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RENAISSANCE SÃO PAULO HOTEL
ESG 2024
Renaissance ambassadors dedicated 8,264 hours in 41 volunteer actions carried out in 2024, up to July.
These actions resulted in the donation of 1,742 kilograms of food and 2,085 items, including diapers, personal hygiene products, clothes, toys, furniture, and blood donations.
â–¶ MARRIOTT GOAL: A program in partnership with UNICEF, inviting guests to voluntarily make donations during their stays at participating hotels in over 40 countries and territories.
Since the program’s launch in early 2023, more than USD 350,000 has been raised.
â–¶ MARRIOTT GOAL: By 2025, contribute 15 million hours of volunteer service to support our company’s priorities and community engagement strategy.
Children and Youth: 50% of our volunteers’ hours will support causes for children and youth, including those in vulnerable situations, developing their skills, employability, and supporting their vitality.
â–¶ Rena Week do Bem: The Black Friday of the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, with a social bias, which provides for the donation of 10% of the value of items sold to institutions.
Donations made through “Rena Week do Bem” have already totaled over R$ 27,000, benefiting institutions such as Fundação Amazonas Sustentável, Amparo Maternal, and Instituto Fazendo História. These donations have helped support the activities of these institutions and promote a positive impact on the communities they serve.
â–¶ Currently, at the Renaissance São Paulo, women represent 52.12% of leadership positions, 58.62% of managerial positions, and 50% of executive positions, totaling 46.90% of the overall staff.
Awards: Gold Category of the WEPs Award - Companies Empowering Women, by UN Women (2021; 2022); Best Companies for Women to Work by Great Place to Work Brazil (2022; 2023).
â–¶ For 4 years, the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel has been conducting the Marriott Career Initiative training course, a program aimed at developing young people for the job market.
In 2023, we partnered with Instituto Unidown and received a group of 9 young people, who participated in 5 practical classes covering various areas of the hotel, such as kitchen, reception, events, banquets, and housekeeping.
â–¶ The Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel was established in 2020 and operates in 7 areas with the aim of creating actions and implementing measures and changes related to Diversity and Inclusion, 50+, Gender Equity, Ethnic-Racial, LGBTQIA+, PwD, Early Childhood, and Green Team.
Awards: J. W. Marriott Jr. Diversity Excellence Award 2022; Global Workplace Equity Program, by Human Rights Campaign (2021; 2022; 2023); and 24th Best Company to Work for in Brazil by Great Place to Work Brazil (2023).
â–¶ MARRIOTT GOAL: By 2025, invest at least USD 35 million to expand and deepen programs and partnerships that develop hospitality skills and opportunities among young people, diverse populations, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and refugees.
Marriott is committed to hiring over 3,000 refugees worldwide by 2026.
â–¶ The Renaissance São Paulo has two artesian wells, a sustainable and natural method that captures water in a less aggressive way to the environment and eliminates the risk of waste in distribution and conscious consumption.
The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel has reduced water consumption intensity by 40% over the past 10 years, exceeding the operational target by 25%.
â–¶ In 2023, the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel sent 99,402 aluminum coffee capsules for recycling. The coffee grounds are reused in the production of compost fertilizer, and the aluminum is 100% recycled.
â–¶ To reduce plastic consumption in the hotel, mini disposable toiletries such as soap, shampoo, and conditioner have been replaced with large refillable pump bottles.
â–¶ The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel obtains 100% of its energy from renewable sources, certified with I-REC, ensuring a zero carbon footprint.
Currently, 99% of the property has LED lighting, and it has invested in a telemetry and automation system that automatically controls the central air conditioning system, adjusting consumption according to ideal operating patterns, optimizing energy use.
â–¶ The property recycles all recyclable materials and has a biodigester that processes 300 kg of organic matter per day and generates a nutrient-rich effluent, which can be disposed of through the sewage system or used as reuse water. In the first half of 2024, approximately 49 tons of organic waste were processed.
Recycling materials in 2024 up to July:
» Glass recycling: 2,880 kg
» Metal recycling: 60 kg
» Various recycling: 20,533 kg
» Paper recycling: 4,307 kg
» Plastic recycling: 310 kg
Natural Resource Savings:
» Trees saved from being cut: 237
» Natural Resources saved: 3,457 kg
» New products produced: 217 kg
â–¶ The Green Team is a volunteer group of ambassadors that implements waste reduction practices, increases awareness, and conducts trainings.
â–¶ Responsible sourcing minimizes environmental impact and maximizes positive social impact in our supply chain for the benefit of society and the planet.
The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel sources 100% of its fruits and vegetables from local suppliers. At the Terraço Jardins restaurant, 25% of the vegetables come from organic farming. The fish and seafood served at the restaurant are obtained through responsible production, promoting the conservation of a healthy ocean and marine habitats. Additionally, all the fresh eggs consumed in the hotel are sourced from free-range producers.
â–¶ The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel donated, in 2023, 1,990 kg to the "Comida Invisível" platform, certified by FAO/UN, with the Save Food seal.
The Comida Invisível platform connects companies with
NGOs and individuals in need of food donations in consumable conditions. The main objective is to combat hunger and reduce food waste. Through Comida Invisível, the hotel has the opportunity to contribute to the efficient and sustainable distribution of surplus food, helping to combat hunger and waste.
â–¶ MARRIOTT GOAL: Reduce the environmental footprint by 15%, 30%, 45%, and 50% in its portfolio by 2025.
Water: Reduce water intensity by 15%
Carbon: Halve carbon by 2030 and zero by 2050
Renewable Energy: Achieve a minimum of 30% renewable electricity use
Waste: Reduce landfill waste by 45% and food waste by 50% by 2025
â–¶ GOAL MARRIOTT: Responsibly source 95% in our Top 10 priority categories by 2025.
Responsible Sourcing: By 2025, responsibly source 95%, by spend, of its top 10 categories
» Top 10 priority categories include: animal proteins (inclusive of beef, eggs, lamb, pork, and poultry), bottled water, cleaning supplies, cocoa, coffee, guest room amenities, paper products, seafood, sugar, textiles.
» Marriott International is committed to sourcing 100% of our eggs (shell, liquid, and egg products) from cage-free sources throughout global operations for all owned, managed and franchised properties by the end of 2025.
â–¶ The hotel's paper-based graphic materials are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring that the wood is environmentally sustainable and compliant with laws in over 75 countries.
â–¶ The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel offers complimentary electric car charging for its guests and clients, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable mobility, and supporting the transition to renewable energy.
â–¶ OBJETIVO MARRIOTT: 100% dos hotéis da Marriott International terão uma certificação de sustentabilidade e 650 hotéis buscarão a certificação LEED ou equivalente até 2025.
â–¶ In 2023, the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel achieved the goal of having 100% of associates complete trainings on Human Trafficking Awareness, Respect for All, Unconscious Bias, and Harassment Prevention.
â–¶ MARRIOTT GOAL: By 2025, 100% of on-property associates will have completed human rights training, including on human trafficking awareness, responsible sourcing and recruitment policies and practices.
Scale the training and resources developed by MI and its community partners to the broader industry to create greater awareness, while developing updated trainings and resources to meet evolving needs and emerging trends.
â–¶ The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel is a signatory to the Corporate Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
The private sector movement that brings together efforts and resources through awareness and mobilization, aiming to end violence against women and girls, as well as promoting the Ângela program, a virtual assistant developed by Instituto Avon, which provides free support through messaging to women experiencing violence. The services offered include psychological support, legal guidance, donations, and transportation assistance to safe places, such as temporary shelters and public networks for shelter and protection.
â–¶ MARRIOTT GOAL: By 2025, enhance or embed human rights criteria in our recruitment and sourcing policies and work with our industry to address human rights risks in the construction phase.
â–¶ MARRIOTT GOAL: By 2025, promote a peaceful world through travel by investing at least $500,000 in partnerships that drive, evaluate and elevate travel
and tourism’s role in cultural understanding.
Atualização: 23/09/2024.
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