Hotel Managers

To support our hotel managers we provide investment capital, strategic direction, incentives and ongoing monitoring to enable the climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives at our hotels.

We review energy, water and waste opportunities, develop reduction plans and provide support and counsel to ensure maximized operational efficiency. We also support the brands' efforts to incentivize guests to participate in energy and water reductions.

For more information, contact us at corporate.responsibility@hosthotels.com.

Suppliers

We actively engage with our managers and our network of over 300 design, construction and renovation suppliers and develop strategic relationships that foster innovative and environmentally responsible business practices.

Through supply chain engagement, we identify and evaluate products and materials that are cost effective, align with brand standards and demonstrate sustainability. We do this by using recycled/repurposed materials, using low VOC paint, sourcing products that are locally manufactured and have third-party certifications (e.g., GREENGUARD, ENERGY STAR®, Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label) and when shipping, doing so via EPA SmartWay.

We regularly meet with our strategic suppliers, project managers and designers to communicate and reinforce our commitment to corporate responsibility and engage them on topics around sustainable materials, sustainability certificates and awards and performance measurement and tracking of renovation projects.

For more information, contact us at corporate.responsibility@hosthotels.com.

Industry Associations

We are an active member of the real estate sustainability community and member of the following organizations:

Employees

We recognize our corporate responsibility commitments can only be achieved through the day-to-day work and support of our employees. Contributing to our vision and furthering engagement with our corporate responsibility strategy, we educate and engage a cross-functional team of more than 20 employees representing nearly every department across the company to support our annual sustainability reporting initiatives. Our employees also participate in a wide variety of corporate sustainability initiatives, including:

• Single-stream recycling
• Collaborative county-wide document shredding
• Compostable eco-products
• Fair Trade Coffee
• Water filtration systems to replace bottled water
• Reusable shipping boxes and packaging material
• Sustainable/Environmental Preferable Purchasing for office supplies
• Double-sided printing
• Ink toner cartridge recycling
• Forest Stewardship Council-certified printer and copier paper
• Motion-sensor controls
• Low VOC paint

Additionally, through our employee-driven corporate giving program, our employees are empowered to make a positive difference in the communities where they live and work and where our hotels are located and actively engage in community service activities.

• Company clean-up days and electronics recycling events
• Earth Day activities
• Annual Bike to Work Day

Learn how our employees are involved in the community on our Community Organizations page.

Meet the green team

Formed in 2008, our Green Team is a group of passionate, environmentally responsible employee volunteers who:

• Champion sustainability in all areas of the company.
• Promote environmentally responsible practices.
• Research and identify green opportunities, programs and best practices for corporate offices.
• Recommend sustainability initiatives to corporate office employees and senior executive team.
• Partner with our building management company, fellow tenants and employees to educate, implement and encourage sustainability programs.
• Educate and provide resources to employees on green practices.

If you have questions, comments or green ideas, contact the Green Team at greenteam@hosthotels.com.

For more information, contact us at corporate.responsibility@hosthotels.com.

Community Organizations

Consistent with our EPIC values and commitment to corporate citizenship, we’re dedicated to making a positive difference within our community through our corporate giving program.

Each year, we support charities and philanthropic organizations through strategic and industry relationships, sponsorships, financial contributions, emergency relief and volunteerism—with a focus on organizations that promote public awareness and advance research, education, leadership development initiatives and organizations that improve the health and lives of underprivileged men, women and children.

Giving Requests

We support organizations that promote increased public awareness and participation, develop leadership skills and cooperate rather than compete with similar organizations. Special attention is given to activities with broad-based human impact that are not heavily supported by government funds.

Application Process

If you wish to receive support from us financially or through a volunteer initiative, please send a request to corporate.responsibility@hosthotels.com.