2021 SERVE 360 REPORT ESG PROGRESS AT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL → 36 Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are integral to how we do business every day, as we engage with our key stakeholders: associates, customers, owners, and suppliers. Since Marriott’s founding in 1927, our core value of putting people first and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion have guided how we interact with people and how we do business every day. This is the foundation that sustains our “TakeCare Culture” and business success. Our DE&I Objectives Create an environment where all associates, customers, owners, and suppliers feel welcomed and embraced with opportunity across all aspects of our business Increase the number of diverse- and women- owned hotels Establish a supportive and inclusive work environment where associates are brought together by a common desire to experience opportunity, community, and purpose Provide diverse-owned suppliers with access and equity in our supply chain Increase the presence of women and people of color in the highest levels of management and other key decision-making positions Excel at serving and marketing to welcome diverse travelers DE&I Accountability and Leadership Our CEO and senior leadership team have established longstanding, comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion performance metrics that are part of their annual management business objectives and compensation plans. Marriott’s DE&I strategy is directly overseen by our Board-level Inclusion and Social Impact Committee . To further support accountability, Marriott has established a leadership governance structure for DE&I. Board Level Committee and Subcommittees Diversity and Inclusion Talent Council The Diversity and Inclusion Talent Council is comprised of cross-discipline senior leaders to drive outcomes in achieving our diverse recruitment and talent strategy. This strategy includes a focus on diverse candidate slates to increase the identification and recruitment of diverse talent at an entry point for vice president positions. The Council also helps develop and sponsor innovative strategies and initiatives that strengthen relationships with external organizations. Inclusion & Social Impact Committee Board committee focused on advancing inclusive opportunity through our people-first culture and efforts to foster associate wellbeing and inclusion and to promote this focus with our key stakeholders. Inclusive Opportunity Subcommittee Define strategy and goals, drive accountability, and execute an integrative approach to inclusive opportunity across all business operations with specific focus on associates, customers, owners, and suppliers. Provides oversight, encourages, and evaluates efforts undertaken by the company to reduce Marriott's environmental impact and promote a positive social impact in the communities Marriott serves throughout the world. Provides oversight, encourages, and evaluates efforts undertaken by the company to address governance issues. Environmental & Social Impact Subcommittee Governance Subcommittee Global Business Leader Committee Global Inclusion Council CEO-led council established with Continent Presidents to drive ownership and accountability to promote inclusive opportunities globally. Regional/Continent Councils Regional Inclusion Council Drives regional strategy aligned to global diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy and continental shared business priorities.
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