World of Care: Hyatt provides an update on the progress made in its environmental, social responsibility and governance commitments and initiatives

CHICAGO-(BUSINESS WIRE) - To share the progress made in World of Care, the corporate platform dedicated to the environment, social responsibility and governance (Environmental, Social and Governance, ESG), Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has published this '' today a document entitled 2021 World of Care Highlights and a Report on diversity, equity and inclusion (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DE&I) to illustrate the initiatives undertaken by Hyatt in support of the health of the planet and of people and compliance with responsible business practices.

“Taking care of people so they can give their best has been a principle that Hyatt has held for 65 years. With World of Care, we accept our responsibilities and take the opportunity to partner with others to shape a more sustainable world and future, ”said Margaret Egan, executive vice president and general counsel at Hyatt. "In focusing on the steps to be taken to realize our key commitments in the ESG area, such as the objectives outlined in our environmental framework and our program Change Starts Here, we take responsibility for actions and progress on an ongoing basis in order to bring about the necessary changes for our industry, society in general and the planet ”.

Hyatt promotes workforce diversity

In the wake of its inaugural DE&I report last year, Hyatt's 2021 workforce diversity data indicates an increase in the level of representation of black people among staff employed in the United States and an increase in representation of nearly all races. and ethnicities among employees, managers and managers. Hyatt's commitment to share an annual progress report is intended to measure progress towards creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Hyatt continues to work towards meeting its 2025 DE&I hiring, support and collaboration goals outlined under the program Change Starts Here. In order to increase diversity in its supply chain, Hyatt welcomed 2021 new color suppliers in 220 with a view to continuing to make progress in the future. By way of example, Revival Baltimore, which is part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, has partnered with Black Acres Roastery, an African American firm, to supply coffee to all rooms in the hotel and café of the 'Dashery' hotel. ; while Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach recently welcomed the African American Crowns & Hops brewery into its Watercraft Lounge.

“Hyatt believes in the power of belonging, in making people feel at home, no matter where they are in the world. We work tirelessly to make our work reflect the world we aspire to, using teams that can thrive and grow together, ”said Malaika Myers, director of human resources at Hyatt. "To further our vision of a world where solidarity and mutual understanding reign, we must continue to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our business and take the necessary steps to make progress significant towards achieving our goals ".

Hyatt announces a donation to establish a fund for human trafficking survivors

In an effort to expand hospitality industry interventions to support the prevention of trafficking in human beings and survivors, the Hyatt Hotels Foundation announced a $ 500.000 donation to establish a victim fund called “No Room for Trafficking Survivors. Fund ”in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Thanks to this donation, and further support from the industry, the above fund will provide community organizations with the resources they need to engage and support victims by providing them with assistance in the form of direct financial aid to meet their needs for base in the short term and support for employment to improve the prospects in the long term.

Hyatt works to promote climate action

Hyatt further accelerates its efforts to implement more sustainable business practices in line with corporate environmental guidelines that focus on the following areas: climate change and water conservation, waste and circularity, responsible sourcing and business prosperity. destinations.

In 2021 Hyatt's science-based goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 was officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Hyatt's goals include reducing the absolute emissions of Scope 1 and 2, participating in key suppliers in setting science-based milestones by 2025, and reducing Scope 3 emissions.

Hyatt continues to actively promote initiatives to accelerate the achievement of its science-based milestone focused on, among other things, energy conservation, efficient technologies, building management automation systems and promoting sustainable building design. An important goal that the company intends to pursue continuously is to increase the number of hotels equipped with solar panels or that use electricity produced entirely from renewable sources, such as the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam and the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. The initiatives undertaken by individual hotels, such as the on-site sustainability laboratory hosted by Alila Villas Uluwatu, are also of fundamental importance in achieving these goals.

To learn more about Hyatt's environmental, social responsibility and governance initiatives, visit Hyatt.com/WorldofCare or read Highlights World of Care 2021, the 2021 DE&I Report and the 2021 GRI Index.

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