Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:4,383 pounds (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental Achievements
- 4,383 pounds of waste diverted from landfills
- 9,707 bars of soap distributed
- 2,563 pounds of plastic recycled
- More than 150,000 samples of reef-safe sunscreen distributed since 2017
- Marriott Vacation Club brand committed to enrolling all its properties in Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program
Social Achievements
- Over $400,000 raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
- More than 435,000 pounds of food donated since 2015
- 95% of corporate associates indicated their managers had been either supportive or very supportive during the pandemic
- 95% of associates indicated they were highly satisfied or somewhat satisfied while working from home
- 85% of guests said cleaning and safety standards were better than in pre-pandemic times
Governance Achievements
- Executive Committee participated in an Inclusion and Diversity executive leadership course
- Committed to launching an Executive Inclusion Council
- Company-wide Sustainability Risk Assessment to better understand exposure to climate, water, biodiversity, and socioeconomic risk
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Global pandemic significantly impacted normal service and fundraising activities
- Travel restrictions and health concerns constrained operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Associates adapted with determination and agility
- Implemented enhanced cleaning and safety standards (“Next Level of Clean”),
- Developed virtual learning environment for leadership development program
- Used digital menus via QR codes to reduce physical contact
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program
Awards & Recognition
- Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award for Community Leadership (CEO)
- ARDA Awards for Interval International and VRI Americas
- Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award (Marriott’s Mai Khao Beach – Phuket)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:223,749,895 kg CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:63,857,044 kg CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:159,892,851 kg CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:10%
Total Energy Consumption:749,842,531 kWh
Water Consumption:7,654,466 cubic meters
Carbon Intensity:5.47 kg CO2e/sq ft (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Places
- Planet
- Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Total energy use decreased by 2% from 2022 to 2023, and energy intensity decreased by 2%
- Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions also decreased by 1% and 2%, respectively, from 2022 to 2023, and overall GHG emissions intensity decreased by 2%
- Water consumption at our vacation ownership properties decreased by 6% from 2022 to 2023. Year over year, water intensity per occupied key decreased by 3%
- New corporate headquarters received LEED Gold certification, achieving a 71% landfill diversion rate for construction debris
Social Achievements
- Launched a refreshed talent brand, "For a Life Fulfilled", resulting in increased applicant flow
- Expanded volunteering programs
- Provided significant financial and other support to Maui associates impacted by wildfires, including approximately $4 million in disaster pay and over $1.2 million in grants from the Company Relief Fund
- Improved average annual U.S. percent staffed metric from 92% in 2022 to 94% in 2023
Governance Achievements
- Established baselines for key environmental topics and expanded data collection efforts, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions
- Continued to align with TCFD recommendations in reporting climate-related risks and opportunities
- Implemented a new leadership role in the Corporate Responsibility Task Force
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Staffing challenges
- Devastating wildfires in West Maui, Hawai'i impacting associates
- Inability to communicate with resort leadership, Owners, guests, and associates at the onset of the wildfires due to infrastructure impairment
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved recruitment model resulting in a 13% increase in candidate flow in 2023 compared to 2022
- Provided temporary housing, food, supplies, on-site counseling, and fiscal benefits to Maui associates
- Enacted disaster response protocols to reinstate power, internet, and cell communication
- Established MVW’s Company Relief Fund, which granted approximately $640,000 in emergency hardship assistance to Company associates in 2023 and over $560,000 through July 2024
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 156 suppliers (over 50% of total supplier spend) acknowledged the Supplier Code of Conduct
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable sourcing criteria for some food-related expenditures (e.g., Safai Coffee)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events
- Wildfires
- Flooding
- Erosion
Transition Risks
- Increased insurance costs
- Decreased demand due to increased travel costs
- Evolving stakeholder expectations regarding corporate responsibility
Opportunities
- Developing more sustainable products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: LEED Gold
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
Details on page 78-79
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Safai Coffee
- Soapbox toiletries
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s List of the 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America®
- Kincentric Best Employer
- Most Loved Workplace®
- U.S. News & World Report’s 200 Best Companies to Work For
- HRO Association Awards: Recruitment Team of the Year
- Orlando Business Journal’s Diversity in Business Award