JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Hidden Hollow Apartments has achieved Business Emerald Sustainability Tier (BEST) level of sustainability performance from the Riverwind Foundation, originator of the BEST Program.
The standards in the BEST program are comparable to the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive environmental, community, and economic sustainability criteria. Hidden Hollow joins a growing group of businesses and organizations to achieve this third-party sustainability certification.
The BEST program was created to provide an opportunity and platform for those Sustainable Business Leaders (formerly RRR Business Leaders) that want to elevate their sustainability practices to higher levels of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic vitality.
“We are committed to protect and preserve this special place we call home next to the Elk Refuge.” says Debra Suske, Hidden Hollow’s property manager. “Our sustainability efforts are shared with our residents as they are engaged in the process such as achieving a 40% diversion rate with our robust recycling program.”
Tim O’Donoghue, executive director of the Riverwind Foundation, noted the housing development is doing a few things that make it uniquely impressive.
“Hidden Hollow is doing remarkable work to minimize its energy use and carbon emissions” O’Donoghue says. “Hidden Hollow sources their energy from one of the largest geothermal systems in the valley and participates in Lower Valley Energy’s Green Power program. Their contribution of workforce and affordable housing addresses one of our community’s greatest sustainability challenges.”
