Environment and Conservation

Encouraging Innovation

Disney reduces environmental impact through innovations, such as the trains at Disneyland Resort which run on biodiesel made with cooking oil from the resort’s restaurants and hotels.

Protecting Ecosystems

Since 2009, Disney has invested $23.5 million in carbon offset projects globally, most of which involve forest conservation, reforestation and forest management.

Lending a Hand

Disney cast members and employees, including this team working on the coast of Port Canaveral, Florida, give back around the world to help the environment.

Minimizing Waste

Recycling at our parks is an important part of our approach to Disney's long-term goal of zero waste.

Conserving Water

In 2009, Disneyland Resort was recognized with California’s highest and most prestigious environmental honor for water conservation efforts used in the World of Color attraction.

Helping Animals in Need

A veterinarian at Disney’s Animal Kingdom performs a routine checkup on a sea turtle. Guests can watch animals get health checks, talk with veterinarians and learn about wildlife tracking from scientists studying sounds and behaviors of wild animals.

Environmental stewardship and nature conservation are a rich part of Disney’s history and a vital focus of our future. From the earliest nature movies, through the setting aside of nearly one-third of the Walt Disney World Resort property as a dedicated wildlife conservation area in perpetuity, Disney has worked to preserve nature throughout the world for generations to come.

Environmental Goals: In 2009 we announced ambitious long-term goals to reduce our environmental footprint and inspire our employees, business associates, and consumers to take action to help the planet. Those goals cover six key areas: climate and energy, waste, ecosystems, water, product footprint, and education and action. Learn more.

Nature Conservation: Around the world, Disney is actively involved in protecting wildlife and wild spaces. We connect kids to nature to ignite their imagination and develop lifelong conservation values. Through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund—our Disneynature film label—and our commitment to animal programs worldwide, we are working to protect and restore the magic of the natural world for generations to come. Learn more.