Marriott International has released its 2014 Sustainability Report, which shares the company’s progress against a 2007 baseline. The report shows a nearly 13 percent decrease in water intensity, 11 percent decrease in energy intensity, and a 12 percent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions intensity. One of Marriott’s key environmental goals is to achieve a 20 percent reduction in energy and water intensity by 2020.
“Our sustainability strategy is critical to the growth and success of our communities, our company, and our efforts to help protect our planet’s natural resources,” says Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International.
The Green Hotels Global tool used by Marriott International worldwide helps drive the company’s sustainability efforts and transparency and was made a brand standard in 2013. The tool tracks the environmental footprint of each hotel in the company’s portfolio, including water and energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, recycling, and more than 100 property-level environmental practices.
Recently, Marriott also partnered with Cintas to purchase recycled polyester associate uniforms made from post-consumer plastic bottles. Nine brands in the Marriott portfolio have incorporated regeneration suiting as their uniform of choice, helping divert 2.3 million bottles from landfills.
