PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its
commitment and focus on providing places to stay that are socially,
environmentally and economically responsible, Wyndham Worldwide
(NYSE: WYN), was once again named to Newsweek's 100 Green
Companies list. This marks the fifth time the global
hospitality company earned a spot on the annual ranking, rising to
80 on this year's list.
"We operate in a way that aspires to care for people around the
world, preserve our planet and provide places to stay that are
environmentally responsible," said Faith
Taylor, senior vice president, corporate social
responsibility, Wyndham Worldwide. "We take steps every day to
minimize the impact our operations can have on the world around us.
Our holistic integration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
into our business is called Traveling Together for a Better World
and has been an important driver of our success. It is just
one of the many ways we deliver great experiences for our customers
and guests."
Over the past year, Wyndham Worldwide announced that the Company
achieved its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 20% six years ahead
of schedule – and established a new goal to reduce carbon and water
usage by 25% by 2025.
In addition to its carbon emissions achievement, the Company
also implemented numerous energy and water efficiency initiatives,
renewable energy programs, and waste management improvements across
numerous global locations. Some of the achievements include:
- Retrofit of LED installation of lighting across various
corporate offices and resorts;
- Installation of solar panels to generate renewable energy at
select resorts;
- Retrofit low-flow water fixtures across many global properties;
and
- Implementing a custom-designed eco-software, the Wyndham Green
Toolbox, to provide a seamless way to measure water and energy
usage.
In addition, Wyndham Worldwide has been named the 2016 Dow Jones
Sustainability World hospitality Leader and a Gold Class
Distinction for Excellent Sustainability Performance by RobecoSAM;
scoring a 98% on the CDP – Climate Change; as well as being named
among the 2016 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Magazine, 2016 FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies, and
DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity.
The Newsweek Green Rankings are one of the
world's most recognized assessments of corporate environmental
performance. Based on research from Corporate
Knights and HIP (Human Impact + Profit) Investor
Inc., the 2016 iteration of the project features eight key
performance indicators that are used to assess and measure the
environmental performance of the world's largest publicly traded
companies.
About Wyndham Worldwide
Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) is one of the largest global
hospitality companies, providing travelers with access to a
collection of trusted hospitality brands in hotels, vacation
ownership, and unique accommodations including vacation exchange,
holiday parks, and managed home rentals. With a collective
inventory of more than 120,000 places to stay across 100 countries
on six continents, Wyndham Worldwide and its 38,000 associates
welcomes people to experience travel the way they want. This is
enhanced by Wyndham Rewards®, the Company's re-imagined guest
loyalty program across its businesses, which is making it simpler
for members to earn more rewards and redeem their points faster.
For more information, please visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
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