Today, the consequences of our way of life on our planet led to consider sustainable development as an evidence. Climate change, dwindling of fossil fuels, water scarcity, forest loss and species are just some examples of the impact of humans on our environment. Sustainable development provides tools that can help meet the challenge that we imposed through our overconsumption. It can be defined as a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept promotes new growth, respectful of man and his environment and is based on a balance between economic development, environmental protection and social equity.

 

Adopting such an approach seems natural in view of the challenges we face, especially for the Freeride World Tour which is an organization active in a particularly fragile environment that must be preserved. The mountain is a natural and rare richness and we need the best of what it has to offer in order to practice our sport. The freeride skiing, perhaps more than any other sport, is directly threatened by global warming and its consequences.

 

Our organization recognizes the ethical obligation to consider the social and environmental issues which the community of winter sports faces and negative impacts that can have our events on the environment. For these reasons, the Freeride World Tour is committed on voice of sustainable development.

 

Our approach to sustainable development is summarized in the charter which was drafted and constitutes the guiding principles of our commitment. To achieve these goals, the Freeride World Tour is committed to taking into account each of these points in the conduct and planning of its projects. So we will do our best and insofar as we are able to meet this commitment and hope that everyone will do the same.

 

Sustainable development and preservation of the planet must be the challenge of everyone. The sustainable development can not be done properly without changing dramatically our habits. This is generally to "think long term", i.e. to promote the interests far from the immediate interests. This requires a multitude of everyday activities that do not cost much, but added can make a difference.

 

The issues are global, but responses are local. Each of us, at his level, can play a rôle, there is no "small" actions! Help us to preserve environment !
It’s time to act, it’s time to go green !!