Business Ethics & Human Rights
“We need to stand together to ensure that the travel and tourism industry is always a positive force for good in the world.”
J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO
Marriott International adheres to high ethical and uncompromising legal standards. Our Code of Business Ethics provides managers and employees with detailed guidance on the right way to conduct business. This includes advising them of the laws relating to antitrust, unfair competition, political contributions, abuse of purchasing power, commercial and political bribery and more. Our business ethics training program, “How We Do Business Is As Important As The Business We Do,” is a required part of orientation for employees, and includes Marriott’s commitment to human rights. Marriott’s Internal Audit Department conducts an annual Legal and Ethical Conduct survey of a broad cross section of employees, including all officers and senior managers, to determine compliance with the company’s Ethical Conduct policy.
Commitment to Human Rights
At Marriott, we support and respect the protection of human rights within the company’s sphere of influence. We endeavor to conduct our business operations accordingly. This includes standing against such tragedies as human trafficking and the exploitation of children. In 2006, the company published a Human Rights Policy Statement and communicated it to employees. The policy aligns with government, business and public concern about tackling these issues. Marriott actively engages with industry and nonprofit groups to encourage dialogue and share best practices. For example, we are founding members of the International Business Leaders Forum’s (IBLF) Tourism Partnership, and are participating in the IBLF/UN World Tourism Organization task force on developing human rights principles for the hotel industry.
Working with Suppliers
Our suppliers play a vital role in upholding Marriott’s reputation for excellence with guests, employees, business partners and other important stakeholders. We have high, yet achievable standards for sourcing the best quality goods and services. Just as important, Marriott expects its suppliers to uphold high ethical standards and follow all applicable laws. Adhering to these principles and doing business with those who do the same will help us maintain a competitive advantage and the pride and confidence of our employees, customers and clients.
Our Commitment to Human Rights
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