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Several Host Properties Achieve LEED Certification

02/15/2023

Over the past six months, three Host properties achieved LEED® certification. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of high-performance green buildings and considered the benchmark in the green building industry. Host now has 10 LEED-certified properties in our portfolio, including three LEED Gold hotels as well as Host’s corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

JW MARRIOTT WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 2022)
LEED EBOM Gold Certification—first LEED-certified hotel in Washington, D.C. 

Sustainability features include:

  • In-room energy thermostats
  • LED lighting and various HVAC upgrades
  • ISO-certified energy management system
  • Rooftop solar PV system

Together, these investments and implementation of best practices have resulted in annual utility savings of more than $400K.

 

AC HOTEL SCOTTSDALE NORTH (August 2022)
LEED Silver Certification 
Sustainability features incorporated into the development of the hotel include:
  • Rooftop solar PV system
  • Energy efficiency technologies including LED lighting and in-room energy management systems
  • High efficiency water fixtures and systems leading to the reduction of indoor and outdoor water usage
  • Rainwater management systems and green infrastructure reducing runoff to help prevent environmental degradation and improve water quality
  • Roof and non-roof heat island reduction technologies
  • 75% landfill waste diversion of demolition and construction materials


MARINA DEL REY MARRIOTT GUESTROOM TOWER (January 2023)
LEED Silver Certification

Sustainability features incorporated into the North and South Tower renovation include:

  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures, resulting in over 33% indoor water savings
  • Guestroom energy management system with over 15% in expected energy savings
  • Healthy materials verified as low-emissions or non-toxic
  • LED lighting in all guestrooms to reduce energy usage and maintenance costs
  • Comprehensive composting program to reduce operational waste
  • Strict indoor air quality management program during construction to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers and future guests
  • Over 80% of construction waste diverted from landfills through recycling, reuse and furniture liquidation efforts
  • Purchase of renewable Energy Credits to offset electricity use and encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Learn more about Host’s Corporate Responsibility program and commitment to environmental stewardship.