53 Table of Contents Introduction & Our Approach Operating Responsibly Investing in Our People Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Sustainability Social Impact Data & Frameworks OVERVIEW EMISSIONS WATER WASTE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN NATURE SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF CONSERVATION AND INSPIRATION Since it 昀椀rst opened its doors on Earth Day in Protecting Global Habitats and Wildlife Innovation in Animal Care 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park To mark the anniversary, the Disney Conservation In 2023, there were 58 animals—from Gino the has inspired countless guests with the magic of Fund awarded grants to 25 global organizations that gorilla to Tuma the Nile hippopotamus—that had the natural world. The park offers memorable save wildlife, inspire action, and protect the planet. lived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since opening day, experiences with animals and their habitats, and These include organizations working to preserve local a testament to the high level of care the park provides its team of scientists, zoologists, veterinarians, and habitats in Florida, such as the Coastal Plains Institute for all its animal species. cast members has built a legacy of conservation and Sea Turtle Conservancy, as well as those 昀椀ghting both in Central Florida and around the world. to protect endangered species globally, such as Save Celebrating Nature’s Stories In honor of the 25th anniversary, we launched the Elephants in Kenya and the Okapi Conservation Telling stories that celebrate our relationship with a series of initiatives to celebrate its history and Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cast nature and inspire conservation action has been a part promote the continuation of its work to create members at Walt Disney World Resort also do their of Disney’s Animal Kingdom since day one. The 25th a healthier planet for people and wildlife for part to protect wildlife by inspiring guests to learn anniversary doubled as the 10th anniversary for the years to come. more about endangered species, like a new okapi baby, Wilderness Explorer program, an interactive experience Beni, born in 2022 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. that enables guests of all ages to learn about plants, Beni’s birth was recommended through the Association animals, and conservation. As of 昀椀scal 2023, ~24 million of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, which guests had participated in the program. This year also supports responsible breeding of threatened species in included the second season of Magic of Disney’s Animal managed care and represents hope for the declining, Kingdom on Disney+, the docuseries that highlights endangered populations of okapis in the wild. Disney’s care for wildlife and the planet, which allows global viewers to explore the more than 5,000 animals that call Walt Disney World Resort home.