Corporate Responsibility
Social Responsibility:
At Wyndham Worldwide, Corporate Social Responsibility is not a program to implement or a policy to follow. It is a way of living, working and playing that embodies our vision and values, celebrates our diversity and supports a balance of professional and personal needs. The Company has a responsibility not only to our communities in which we operate but also to each and every guest, investor, business partner and associate.
In 2006, as the Company was preparing to spin off Wyndham Worldwide and to establish this great hospitality company, the President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen P. Holmes, had the unique opportunity to reflect on what was important to him as a leader and what values he thought would build a strong foundation for our new company. Steve’s vision has become Wyndham Worldwide's Core Values.
Wyndham Worldwide Core Values:
- Act with integrity in all that we do: Without integrity, the foundations of business and life crumble.
- Respect everyone, everywhere: Whether we are working with a customer, a hotel franchisee, a senior executive or a security guard – respect knows no boundaries.
- Provide individual opportunity and accountability: As leaders, we need to actively include diversity in our thought process. Diversity or inclusion – here at Wyndham Worldwide, it is the same concept. Being inclusive expands our horizons and our society.
- Improve our customer’s lives: Whether we are helping our hotel franchisees or resort affiliates with their businesses or creating memorable experiences for the guests visiting our properties – we strive to improve their lives through their interaction with us.
- Support our communities: As a large company, we provide employment that helps out the communities in which we operate. But the Wyndham philosophy is that that is not enough. We need to give back to our communities to improve the world around us. We have created the Wishes by Wyndham program which embodies our philanthropic donations including the use of our time to help others.
Environmental Responsibility:
Wyndham Worldwide understands that our business activities impact the earth and its resources. We will continue our efforts to conserve resources, preserve natural habitats and prevent pollution. We will work globally and act locally by:
- Developing environmental best practices in programs, products and services
- Setting environmental impact targets and measuring performance
- Working with our associates, suppliers, owners and local communities to minimize our environmental impact
- Complying with local, state and federal environmental laws
Our main areas of focus include:
- Educate and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Reduce energy consumption and track performance
- Reduce water and energy usage and recycle
- Improve air quality
- Minimize waste by recycling and reusing materials
- Implement sustainable procurement practices
- Participate in local community environmental activities
Diversity:
Here at Wyndham Worldwide, we know that it takes great people to make things happen, therefore, we strive to cultivate a global workforce where individuals from a wide array of backgrounds, with different experiences and viewpoints, are valued. As a result, we have a culture rich in diversity where personal accountability, professional growth opportunities and recognition for a job well-done are everyday occurrences.
As our workforce evolves to reflect the growing diversity of our communities and the global marketplace, our efforts to understand, value and incorporate differences become more and more important. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate either directly or indirectly against employees or prospective employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference/orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or disability, or against any other protection established by applicable law or regulation.
As one of the world’s largest hospitality companies across six continents, embracing diversity is a regular course of business at Wyndham Worldwide. The people behind our companies are as diverse as the broad suite of products and services we offer to leisure and business travelers.
Respect for others is a core value that defines our business practices and operating philosophy. At Wyndham Worldwide, we strive to think inclusively, value differences and provide each associate with the opportunity to do his or her best work.
Wyndham Philanthropy:
As one of the core values of Wyndham Worldwide, we feel strongly that it is our responsibility to do what we can to improve the world around us. It is because of this core value that Wishes by Wyndham was created. The teams of volunteers work together identifying and supporting charities that reflect our interests in women and children.
Wyndham associates work together around the world in a common mission while delivering service locally in to the communities where we work and live.
Community Service: We serve by providing life-enriching travel products and services at a fair price and by actively supporting the communities in which we operate. Through our Charitable Contribution Matching program, as well as our charitable foundation, Wyndham Worldwide provides generous financial and voluntary support.
