Serving Our Communities & Environment
Our Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Initiatives (SERVE)
To have the most significant impact, our social responsibility commitment blends corporate financial contributions with in-kind giving and the volunteer service of our more than 150,000 employees around the world. In addition, many of our owners, franchisees, suppliers and guests are actively engaged in their communities, often working alongside us. As a committed corporate citizen, Marriott is strengthening our communities throughout the world—today, and for tomorrow.
Working with charitable organizations, we serve our communities through a collection of signature issues we call SERVE:
- Shelter and food
- Environment
- Readiness for hotel careers
- Vitality of children
- Embracing diversity and people with disabilities
Our Commitment to the Environment
Marriott’s more than 25-year commitment to preserving the environment starts with our seniormost leaders. An executive-level Green Council sets the company’s global, environmental strategy. And with help from the non-profit Conservation International, Marriott’s five-point strategy strives to reduce and offset Marriott’s global footprint. This strategy includes:
- Protecting the Rainforest: Increase carbon offsets
- Water, Waste and Energy: Reduce consumption
- Supply Chain: Engage our top 40 vendors/suppliers
- Green Buildings: Increase LEED-certified hotels
- Employee & Guest Engagement: Provide information, education, commitment
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