We are committed to having a robust Corporate Responsibility program that incorporates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies into our business to increase both the sustainability and the value of our portfolio.
We respond to various ESG analyst requests on a regular basis and CR questionnaires annually. We set clear goals and targets and expand our monitoring capabilities to ensure we are continuously improving our overall sustainability performance.
Below, we have provided data and links to additional information related to our portfolio profile, ESG performance, governance and management, disclosures and awards and recognition.
Investors and analysts, please direct inquiries and comments related to our corporate responsibility program to corporate.responsibility@hosthotels.com and investor relations to ir@hosthotels.com.
Environmental Targets
GHG
55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per square foot
Energy
25% reduction in energy use per square foot
Renewable Energy
30% of electricity use from renewable energy
Water
25% reduction in water consumption per occupied room**
Waste
75% of major renovation projects with waste diversion
*Metrics based on improvements from the Company's baseline of 2008.
**Water target includes context-based sub-goal to prioritize water initiatives at top-10 properties with high water risk.
Please note that 2020 progress toward Host's environmental targets reflects suspended hotel operations and lower occupancy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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GHG
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Energy
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Renewable Energy
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Water
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Waste
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Target
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55% reduction per square foot |
25% reduction per square foot |
30% of electricity use from renewable energy |
25% reduction per occupied room |
75% of major renovation projects with waste diversion |
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2017*
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32% |
16% |
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25% |
78% |
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2018*
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35% |
15% |
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22% |
75% |
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2019*
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37% |
14% |
0.4% |
24%** |
82% |
| 2020*** |
57% |
40% |
0.8% |
-51%** |
91% |
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Status of Target
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On Track |
On Track |
Beginning of Journey |
On Track |
On Track |
*Metrics based on improvements from the Company's baseline of 2008.
**Excludes irrigation water used on golf courses at three properties.
***Reflects reduced occupancy during COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Targets
Unconscious Bias
100% of employees trained on unconscious biases
Employee Engagement
Conduct at least two engagement surveys
Diversity
Include at least two women and two persons of color in each initial candidate pool for externally sourced executive level positions
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2021 Corporate Responsibility Report (posted 9/14/2021)
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GRI Index
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CDP 2021 Climate Change Investor Response
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2020 Annual Report
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2021 Proxy Statement
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2020 Green Bond Allocation Statement
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2019 Green Bond Use of Proceeds Statement
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2019 Supplier Excellence Survey Results
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Audit Committee Charter
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Compensation Policy Committee Charter
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter
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Corporate Governance Guidelines
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By-Laws
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Board Member Stock Ownership Guidelines
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Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines
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Code of Conduct and Ethics
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Environmental Policy
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Human Rights Policy
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Supplier Code of Conduct