H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Innovation and Green Operations

Core Insights - H World Group Limited has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable growth through innovation, inclusion, and environmental action, and has been recognized for its outstanding ESG practices [1][2] Group Commitments and Strategies - The report outlines commitments and strategies across six key dimensions: corporate governance, service excellence, employee well-being, industry advancement, environmental responsibility, and social contribution [2] Environmental Initiatives - H World is advancing its green vision through three pillars: green buildings, green operations, and green services, in collaboration with its global ecosystem [3] - The company has implemented modular construction techniques in flagship products, resulting in faster construction and lower environmental footprints [7] - Environmental criteria have been integrated into supplier partnerships, promoting eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices [7] - The "Green Living" program has encouraged 872,000 guest stays to opt out of towel replacement, saving over 24,000 tons of water and preventing 676 tons of carbon emissions [7] Employee Empowerment - H World employs 28,502 full-time employees, with 62.4% being women, and 59.6% of hotel general managers in China are female [4] - The company has partnered with over 130 universities to create over 2,600 annual internship positions and has been recognized as a top employer among Chinese university students [5] Social Responsibility - H World has actively engaged in public welfare initiatives, including providing shelter and resources to residents affected by floods in Guilin [8] - The company promotes an integrated "Hotel + Rural Economy" model and supports rural education through the "Scholarly HanTing" initiative [8] Safety and Quality Assurance - H World has strengthened service standards through enhanced safety measures and established a Security Assurance Committee led by the CEO [9] - The company conducted 972 audits covering 699 suppliers in 2024, achieving a 98% audit coverage rate for strategic suppliers [10]