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Marriott International commits to net zero goal by 2050

Hotels
Will Payne
23 September 2021

Hotel giant Marriott has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by no later than 2050.

Marriott will work with The Ocean Foundation to remove and repurpose sargassum seaweed, which has had "devastating impacts" on the environment

The company has signed up to the Race to Zero campaign, which urges businesses, cities, regions, and financial and educational institutions to reach net-zero value chain GHG emissions by the deadline.


To meet the goal, Marriott will reduce the amount of single-use plastics in its hotels and roll out an internal food waste prevention and reduction educational campaign.

It will also launch a responsible sourcing guide, to educate its supply chain on carbon emissions and develop a certifications database to help properties operate more responsibly.