Host Hotels & Resorts Publishes New, Expanded Corporate Responsibility Report
11/09/2020
“Despite these challenging and uncertain times, we remain steadfast in our commitment to investing responsibly in Host’s most material environmental, social and governance priorities and delivering long-term value to our stakeholders,” said
Now in its third edition, the 2020 CR Report features new and expanded sections including:
- Introduction of a refreshed CR strategic framework centered around the concept of responsible investment along with new Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility and Governance themes
- New 2025 social targets to complement our 2025 environmental targets
- Section on COVID-19 response and impact
- Stakeholder engagement table
- Expanded social section that includes diversity and inclusion, human rights and human capital
- Updated Global Reporting Initiative Index as well as new
Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report and a fullSustainable Accounting Standards Board disclosure
Notable CR achievements highlighted within the 2020 CR Report include:
- New emissions reduction target approved by Science Based Targets initiative at the 1.5-degree Celsius level of ambition
- Issued first green bond in the lodging industry—achieving the lowest effective bond pricing in Host’s history
- ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System for entire consolidated portfolio
- New corporate headquarters designed to and seeking LEED® Gold certification and certified as a Fitwel®
Multi-Tenant Whole Building , a leading certification system committed to building health - Joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion initiative
- 200+ charities supported including 160 employee-selected community investments, 13 company-sponsored community service events and 600+ volunteer hours in 2019
To learn more, please read the 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report and view the updated Corporate Responsibility pages on the Company website.
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