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Grand Canyon

Sustainability

Environment at Grand Canyon South Rim

Xanterra Travel Collection® has a strong environmental commitment in all aspects of our operations. We believe that increasing the sustainability of natural systems is not only good business, but also the right thing to do. To that end, we have developed a formal environmental policy that is the foundation for our every action.

 




Grand Canyon South Rim has been honored with numerous environmental awards and certifications during Xanterra's tenure from 2016 to 2025. Among the most noteworthy:
Maswik Lodge UL Solutions Zero Waste Certification for Food & Beverage operation, 2018, 2020, 2021
International Dark Sky Association Dark Sky Place of the Year (with Grand Canyon National Park), 2019
Achievement Award Good Neighbor, 2015
U.S. Department of the Interior, Environmental Achievement Award for Green Innovation, 2015
National Park Service Environmental Achievement Award (Building the Future), 2011
U.S. Department of the Interior Environmental Achievement Award for Waste Reduction at Phantom Ranch, 2009
National Park Service Environmental Achievement Award for Phantom Ranch Composting and Waste Reduction Program, 2009
Environmental Protection Agency Green Purchasing Gold Achievement Award for WasteWise Program, 2006
Environmental Protection Agency (Region 9) Superior Environmental Performance Award for Business for Energy, Water and Waste Prevention, 2002

Sustainability at Xanterra Travel Collection®

Change the Course

Supplier Practices

For Future Generations

Grand Canyon's Softer Footprint

Sustainability at Grand Canyon

Environmental Awards

Xanterra Corporate Responsibility Report

Climate Change

Saving Parks