Net Positive Vision to Raise the Bar
Our aspirational vision is to be a net positive company by 2050. Our 2030 targets serve as the interim milestone in our roadmap toward our net positive vision.
A one page snapshot showing our progress toward our 2030 targets
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT2050 VISION
Aspire to net positive environmental impact throughout our value chain
| FOCUS AREAS | GOALS | 2030 TARGETS | 2024 PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decarbonization | Continue to reduce our environmental impact and stay on track for net zero operations by 2040 by prioritizing renewable energy and energy efficiency | 54% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions per square foot from a 2019 baseline | ON TRACK 27.4% reduction |
| Decarbonization | Continue to reduce our environmental impact and stay on track for net zero operations by 2040 by prioritizing renewable energy and energy efficiency | 50% of electricity use will be sourced from renewable sources | ON TRACK 25.2% renewable sources |
| Water Stewardship | Continue to reduce our water usage across our portfolio focusing primarily on assets in high water-stress areas | 25% reduction of water usage per occupied room in water-stressed areas from a 2019 baseline | MAKING PROGRESS 1.0% reduction |
| Waste Reduction | Achieve a better understanding of our waste generation and disposal practices, ensuring accountability towards our broader reduction goals | 100% of major renovation projects divert at least 50% of waste by volume from landfill across at least three waste systems | ON TRACK 63% of projects diverted at least 50% waste |
CLIMATE RESILIENT PORTFOLIO2050 VISION
Own one of the most resilient portfolios in our industry
| FOCUS AREAS | GOALS | 2030 TARGETS | 2024 PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Certifications | Grow the coverage of third-party certifications in our portfolio to demonstrate leading practices in design, efficiency, safety and health | 40% of our consolidated hotels will achieve LEED green building certification | ON TRACK 24.7% of our portfolio is LEED certified |
INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE2050 VISION
Be an employer of choice and lead with a measurable culture of inclusion and belonging
| FOCUS AREAS | GOALS | 2030 TARGETS | 2024 PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Engagement | Foster an engaging and supportive workspace where employees can grow and build their careers as we continually strive to be an employer of choice | 85% or more of our employees are highly engaged each year | ON TRACK** 88% employees highly engaged in most recent survey |
| Inclusion and Belonging | Embed inclusion in our workplace, practices and opportunities to build a culture where employees feel they belong | Candidate slates for all externally sourced positions include qualified individuals with varying backgrounds and experiences* | ON TRACK** 100% of candidate slates for externally sourced positions included qualified candidates with varying backgrounds and experiences |
COMMUNITY IMPACT2050 VISION
Be a catalyst for positive impact in our communities
| FOCUS AREAS | GOALS | 2030 TARGETS | 2024 PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Impact | Drive a deeper impact through our corporate citizenship efforts, charitable giving strategy and investment in our communities | 90% or more of employees participate in charitable giving and/or volunteerism each year | ON TRACK** 91% participation rate |
RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN2050 VISION
Build a highly responsible and resilient supply chain
| FOCUS AREAS | GOALS | 2030 TARGETS | 2024 PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsible Sourcing | Engage suppliers to enhance data collection and promote training around responsible sourcing and human rights | 100% of direct suppliers trained annually on Host's responsible sourcing and human rights policies | ON TRACK 53% direct supplier participation |
| Resilient Supply Chain | Deepen our commitment to expanding and investing in our underrepresented and first-time supplier base | Supplier engagements for direct capital expenditures will target qualified suppliers, consultants and contractors that increase supply chain resilience* | ON TRACK 18.9% of spend was with qualified suppliers |
*We intend to achieve these targets in keeping with applicable legal requirements and will not make employment or procurement decisions on the basis of legally protected characteristics.
**We aim to maintain established activity and/or performance thresholds for this target annually until 2030.
