Social Responsibility

Highlights

14 year average tenure for our employees
Corporate headquarters certified as a Fitwel® Multi-Tenant Whole Building, a leading certification system committed to building health
Holistic employee wellness program and personalized portal to track and improve physical, mental and financial health and well-being
First lodging REIT to sign on to American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) 5-Star Promise as an owner to advance safety, non-discrimination and human rights within the hospitality industry
283 total charities supported in 2024, including 221 organizations selected by employees
7 volunteer events supporting local communities
Over $250,000 donated to Maui relief and recovery efforts including emergency response organizations and direct financial assistance to our hotels' employees
Fulfillment of $500,000 pledge in support of the Arne M. Sorenson Hospitality Fund, which supports the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership at Howard University

Launch of third, expanded Supplier Excellence Survey, including sections on Corporate Responsibility, human rights, environmental sustainability, diversity, quality management and specification control
Founding Donor of the Nareit Foundation's Dividends Through Diversity Giving Campaign, which supports charitable and educational organizations that help create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive REIT and publicly traded real estate industry
First REIT to join Dignity of Work Pledge led by AHLA and Procure Impact to promote responsible sourcing and economic opportunity
Approximately $240 million trailing 12-month average in social impact funds, representing approximately 40% of our investable cash balances
Programming celebrating employees' varying backgrounds
88% employees highly engaged in most recent survey (98% response rate)
99% of employees trained on unconscious bias
Multi-dimensional performance reviews for 100% of employees
Comprehensive and competitive benefits and compensation programs that provide flexibility and choice in coverage for our full and part-time employees

A WIDER CIRCLE

Partnered with A Wider Circle to hold a professional clothing accessories drive and volunteer onsite at the Professional Development Center.

HOLIDAY GIVING

Partnered with Central Union Mission to sponsor local children. Fulfilled their holiday wish lists and gifted each child a new winter coat, blanket, hat and gloves.

VETERANS DAY EVENT

In honor of Veterans Day, partnered with Operation Gratitude and Warrior Canine Connection to craft paracord bracelets, write letters of appreciation, and assemble supply bags for Veterans and their service dogs.

Highlights

Focus Areas

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

INCLUSION AND BELONGING

COMMUNITY IMPACT

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN

Corporate Citizenship

A WIDER CIRCLE

HOLIDAY GIVING

VETERANS DAY EVENT

Learn more about our Corporate Citizenship events

2024 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO-1) Report

Key Investor Materials