ORLANDO, Fla., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott
Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) today released its
first-ever corporate social responsibility report in conjunction
with its annual "Serve Day." The report, The Business of
Caring, highlights the company's unwavering commitment to
investing in its associates, serving its communities and conserving
the environment.
"At Marriott Vacations Worldwide we have a tremendous culture
where one of our core values is to 'always do the right thing,'"
said Stephen P. Weisz, president and
chief executive officer of Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Corporation. "We are proud to provide our inaugural Corporate
Social Responsibility report that showcases our spirit to serve the
communities and the lives of those around us."
2014 corporate social responsibility report highlights:
- Associates volunteering more than 16,000 service hours in local
communities
- Donating over $1.4 million
through contributions and fundraising campaigns to charitable
organizations, with nearly $1.2
million donated to support Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals, the company's primary charity for over 30 years
- Giving over 10,000 pounds of food to Feeding America
organizations through its Lobby Food Basket Program
- Contributing more than 25 tons of soap to Clean the World to be
recycled and turned into over a quarter of a million clean bars of
soap and hygiene kits to be distributed to over 96 countries in
need
- Sustaining our environment through responsible development and
resort management by partnering with Audubon International
- Creating future leaders by promoting current associates to fill
64 percent of our management openings
Today also marks Marriott Vacations Worldwide's annual "Serve
Day," a highlight of Associate Appreciation Week and a celebration
of the company's year-round commitment to volunteerism. Each May,
associates from around the world embrace the company's "Spirit to
Serve" by spending a day serving their local communities as a team
to support the signature issues of shelter and food, the
environment, readiness for hospitality careers, vitality for
children and global diversity and inclusion.
About Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a leading global
pure-play vacation ownership company, offering a diverse portfolio
of quality products, programs and management expertise with 58
resorts and approximately 415,000 Owners and Members. Its brands
include Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club
and Grand Residences by Marriott. Since entering the industry in
1984 as part of Marriott International, Inc., the company earned
its position as a leader and innovator in vacation ownership
products. The company preserves high standards of excellence in
serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining a
long-term relationship with Marriott International. For more
information, please visit www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com.
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