Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global lodging company with more than 7,000 properties in 131 countries and territories. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by family leadership for over 90 years, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 leading brands.

Sustainability at Marriott International

Marriott International is committed to making a positive and sustainable impact wherever it does business. The company has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices:

• Marriott's Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction initiative focuses on four key areas: Nurture Our World, Sustain Responsible Operations, Empower Through Opportunity, and Welcome All & Advance Human Rights.
• Marriott has set ambitious goals to reduce water usage by 15%, carbon intensity by 30%, and waste to landfill by 45% by 2025.
• The company has received numerous sustainability certifications, including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifications for many of its properties.
• Marriott is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and has been recognized for its efforts in corporate responsibility and sustainability.

For more detailed information on Marriott International's sustainability efforts, please refer to their annual Sustainability and Social Impact Report available on their website.