2021 SERVE 360 REPORT ESG PROGRESS AT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL → 20 Supporting Communities Affected by Natural Disasters Around the world, Marriott, the MDRF, hotels, associates, and guests continued to mobilize and provide support to communities impacted by natural disasters. AUSTRALIA In Australia, Marriott and the MDRF announced a series of initiatives to support the bushfire relief efforts throughout the country. Marriott hotels throughout Australia donated room nights for volunteers from fire and emergency services. The MDRF also provided support to the Australian Red Cross and the American Red Cross relief efforts. BRAZIL Heavy rainstorms caused widespread flooding and landslides in the Southeast Region of Brazil, impacting several major cities in the states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Espírito Santo. To support relief efforts, the Courtyard ® Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca, JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Sheraton Santos Hotel, and the Sheraton Vitoria Hotel banded together to provide humanitarian aid and supplies to families and communities affected by the disaster. MONACO The Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco, along with the South France Business Council, supported those affected by flooding in valleys of Roya, Vésubie, and Tinée, which destroyed infrastructure, roads, and houses and isolated many villages. Clothing, food, torches, and other technical items were donated to support the recovery of communities in the region. PUERTO RICO In Puerto Rico, Marriott’s Business Council responded to provide immediate relief and help to rebuild communities affected by an earthquake in the region. Marriott hotels throughout Puerto Rico collaborated and delivered supplies including first-aid kits, canned food, water, towels, sheets, pillows, cribs, and wheelchairs, as well as hygiene products to families impacted by the earthquake. UNITED STATES In response to the destruction caused by severe tornadoes in Tennessee, the Moxy ® Nashville Downtown hosted the #NashvilleStrong Benefit concert in early 2020 to support local families. The hotel donated two dollars for every drink sold at the hotel, and all funds raised were donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. To support those impacted by the Creek Fire in Fresno, California, TownePlace Suites by Marriott ® Fresno Clovis organized a fundraiser with local organization Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community (PINC) Fresno to provide support for food, water, and shelter. Right: An associate at the W Montreal (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) prepares meals for those affected by COVID-19