Host Hotels & Resorts Named a Global Sustainability Leader on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Company Recognition and Sustainability Leadership - Host Hotels & Resorts has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the sixth consecutive year, solidifying its position as a global sustainability leader [1] - The company has also been included in the DJSI North America for the eighth consecutive year [1] - Host Hotels & Resorts is one of only four U S real estate investment trusts to make the DJSI World list, which tracks the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on sustainability performance [1] Corporate Responsibility Achievements - The company has expanded sustainable financing to nearly 5 billion to support investments in sustainable projects and green building certifications [4] - Over the past five years, Host Hotels & Resorts has completed 720 projects with sustainability attributes, resulting in 23 million in estimated annual utility savings and 13-20% average cash-on-cash returns [4] - The company has achieved four new LEED certifications, bringing the total to 20 properties with LEED certification, with another 17 projects in the pipeline [4] - Host Hotels & Resorts has reached its annual target of at least 90% employee participation in charitable giving and/or volunteerism [4] - The company has tripled the number of employees participating in development programs through targeted learning and development opportunities [4] - Host Hotels & Resorts exceeded its annual target of 85% employee engagement, with 88% of employees noted as highly engaged in the most recent employee engagement survey [4] Company Overview - Host Hotels & Resorts is the largest lodging real estate investment trust in the U S and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels [4] - The company currently owns 76 properties in the U S and five properties internationally, totaling approximately 43,400 rooms [5] - Host Hotels & Resorts holds non-controlling interests in seven domestic and one international joint ventures [5]