Host Hotels & Resorts Publishes 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report
September 14 2021 - 8:30AM
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST), the nation's largest
lodging real estate investment trust (the “Company”), released its
2021 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which details the
Company’s CR program and responsible investment strategy, along
with its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and
progress.
“In a year marked by change and uncertainty, we
turned challenge into opportunity through innovation and
investments in the long-term resiliency of our hotels,” said Joanne
Hamilton, executive vice president of human resources and corporate
responsibility. “Through increased collaboration and engagement
with our investors, brands, hotel operators and communities,
corporate responsibility was brought even further to the forefront
of Host’s business priorities. As we reflect on a year of
transformation, we are proud to share our progress around the
critical issues of climate, inclusion, community, health and
well-being.”
Now in its fourth edition, the 2021 CR Report
builds upon last year’s expanded report and features a section on
COVID-19 impacts and reflections and a new section on material ESG
issues, along with highlighting our industry-leading
accomplishments.
Notable ESG achievements highlighted within the
2021 CR Report include:
- Continued investments in
sustainability toward our science-based emissions reduction target
verified by Science Based Targets initiative at the 1.5-degree
Celsius level of ambition
- Second green bond issuance totaling
$750 million, with a total issuance to date of $1.4 billion to
support acquisition and investments in green building
certifications and energy and water saving ROI projects
- Eight LEED®-certified properties
(including two LEED Gold hotels as well as Host’s corporate
headquarters) and 11 LEED projects in the pipeline, supporting our
green bond strategy
- Participated in the CEO Action for
Diversity & Inclusion™ coalition and formally launched Host’s
diversity and inclusion program, including a new women’s employee
resource group
- Culmination of a five-year,
$500,000 pledge to the American Hotel & Lodging Association
Foundation’s campaign to support hospitality industry research,
youth education, training, and career development programs
- 165+ charities supported including
116 employee-selected community investments
To learn more, please read the 2021 Corporate
Responsibility Report and view the Corporate Responsibility pages
on the Company website.
About Host Hotels &
Resorts
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an
S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate
investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and
upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 78 properties in
the United States and five properties internationally totaling
approximately 47,400 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling
interests in six domestic and one international joint venture.
This press release contains registered
trademarks that are the exclusive property of their respective
owners. None of the owners of these trademarks has any
responsibility or liability for any information contained in this
press release.
SOURAV GHOSH Chief Financial Officer (240)
744-5267 |
JAIME MARCUS Investor Relations (240) 744-5117
ir@hosthotels.com |
Host Hotels and Resorts (NASDAQ:HST)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2024 to Sep 2024
Host Hotels and Resorts (NASDAQ:HST)
Historical Stock Chart
From Sep 2023 to Sep 2024