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.
LEED Silver Certification
- 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.