The issue of sustainability is of great importance in the Andermatt Swiss Alps Group and is a
firm part of the company strategy. A number of initiatives have already been implemented
under the label Andermatt Responsible. The objective is, among other things, to operate in
future in a climate-neutral manner as far as possible. By using snow groomers with a hybrid
drive, the SkiArena is taking another step in this direction.

Fewer CO2 emissions, virtually no soot particles

The SkiArena opted for the PistenBully 600 E+ from Kässbohrer. With its diesel-electric drive,
the vehicle has enormous thrust. Because it consumes 20% less fuel, CO2 emissions are
reduced by the same amount. This also means lower operating costs. The hybrid vehicle’s
engine revolves at low speeds and is outfitted with particle filters, which cut the emission of
soot particles by 99%.

Because the headquarters of PistenBully Switzerland are in Altdorf, just 30 km from the ski
area, distances for deliveries of spare parts are short. When the vehicles require major
repairs, they will be performed on site, and in that way, the SkiArena is making a substantial
contribution toward conserving valuable resources. With efficient planning of deployments,
the company was able to reduce the number of vehicles and achieve an outstanding average
utilisation of 1,200 hours per season.

Sustainably operated ski area

The SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun obtains the electricity needed to power the lifts and snowmaking
equipment from Elektrizitätswerk Ursern (EWU) and Energia Alpina. Both energy
providers sell electricity derived from 100% renewable sources in the region. For instance,
EWU has four hydroelectric power stations of its own and four wind turbines on Gütsch. In
other words, the cableways and snow canons are operated in a completely climate-neutral
manner.

Aline Danioth on the green snow groomer: “In ski racing, we’re in a catch-22 situation: On the
one hand, we need perfectly groomed slopes. On the other, we know that the high amount of
diesel fuel consumed by snow groomers is accelerating climate change. I am therefore very
happy that PistenBully is developing vehicles that are increasingly green and that the
SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun is taking advantage of these more climate-friendly solutions.”
SkiArena CEO Rainer Flaig confirms this: “The management of the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun acknowledges its responsibility in this area and will modernise the entire vehicle fleet
in the coming years with innovative, sustainable vehicles.”

Andermatt Responsible

The Andermatt Responsible campaign is dedicated to ensuring sustainable, climate-friendly
tourism in the Andermatt region. Its aim is to facilitate tourism operations in a way that
preserves resources. Third place in the Minergie Rating is confirmation that the Andermatt
Swiss Alps Group is on the right path with this sustainability strategy.

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Andermatt Swiss Alps

Andermatt Swiss Alps AG, with registered office in Andermatt, plans, builds, and develops
the year-round destination of Andermatt. In 2009 Andermatt Reuss came into being, with
apartment buildings, hotels, and chalets. The Andermatt Swiss Alps Group also owns
Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG with its cableways, the catering brand Mountain Food, the Swiss
Snowsports School Andermatt, an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, and the
Andermatt Concert Hall. With the hotels, the sports infrastructure, the wide range of events
on offer, and the properties, Andermatt Swiss Alps is pursuing the vision of becoming the
“prime Alpine destination”. In doing so, it is committed to an intact environment and a
sustainable future that will enable coming generations to have an extraordinary home. During
high season, the Andermatt Swiss Alps Group has more than 1,000 employees working at the
locations in Altdorf, Andermatt and Sedrun.

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Contact

Andermatt Swiss Alps AG

Stefan Kern
Chief Communication Officer

+41 78 663 29 63

s.kern@andermatt-swissalps.ch