Consistent with our long-standing commitment to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship, Host has signed on to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Responsible Stay, a new industry-wide commitment to unite the hospitality industry—including hotel owners, operators, brands, employees and guests—around sustainability priorities and make America’s hotels more environmentally and socially responsible.

Responsible Stay aims to advance environmental initiatives and help hotel operations be more sustainable by focusing efforts in four key areas: 

• Energy efficiency: Optimizing energy efficiency through operational improvements and adoption of clean energy technologies
• Waste reduction: Investing in waste reduction programs and new, innovative alternatives to reduce, reuse and recycle waste across properties
• Water conservation: Ensuring the reduction of water usage by implementing water-efficient practices in core areas like laundry, food and beverage, and landscaping
• Responsible sourcing: Sourcing responsibly and prioritizing sustainability in supply chains to prevent harmful environmental and social impacts

By focusing on these four core principles, Host along with AHLA and its members, are united on a commitment to strengthen environmental programs, education and resources to help hotels provide a “responsible stay” for guests, protect the future of the planet and support our communities.

“Corporate responsibility is a cornerstone of Host’s values and business strategy, and we are proud to be consistently recognized for our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” said James F. Risoleo, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Host. “As the premier lodging REIT, one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels and a sustainability leader, we are excited to support ‘Responsible Stay’ and share its commitment of reducing carbon emissions through energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and responsible sourcing. This new program will set a foundation to help the industry meet the sustainability expectations of our stakeholders, including our investors, employees, partners and communities. Host is on track to meet our environmental targets around greenhouse gas emissions, energy, electricity use, water and waste by 2025; and by 2050, we aspire to be a net positive company and a catalyst for positive impact in the lodging industry.”

Read the industry commitment and AHLA’s press release.

Learn more about Host’s Corporate Responsibility program.