2025
To continue Sheraton Manila Bay’s legacy of connection and community – by focusing on the sustainability in providing guest experience, supporting the local community, protecting our planet, and ensuring to uphold the health and safety in the highest quality of standards.
Sheraton Hotels & ResortsKey Strategies - Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction• Prioritizing renewable energy source.• 100% LED lightings, automated lighting system.• Optimizing advance technologies in HVAC system to have huge impact in energy savings.• Offsetting the carbon footprint by supporting programs like reforestation, tree-planting, clean-up drive, etc.Key Strategies - Water Conservation• Installation of low-flow fixtures in guest rooms and public areas• Usage of automatic flush system to regulate the water flow usage of fixtures• Smart landscaping techniques to save water usageKey Strategies - Waste Reduction• Plan and implement to eliminate single-use plastic aligned with Marriott’s global pledge• Implement in-room waste sorting bins • Curate a plan to reduce food waste in restaurant operations• Offsetting the carbon footprint by supporting programs like reforestation, tree-planting, clean-up drive, etc.Key Strategies - Sustainable Procurement• Prioritize sustainable certified products like eggs, coffee, pork, and seafood• Engage with local produce from our local farmers• Utilize local/seasonal products to minimize food milesKey Strategies - Local Community Engagement• Partner with local NGOs in supporting the assistance in local population• Encourage guests to participate in the Marriott’s initiative in “Spirit to Serve” e.g. Operation Smile• Sponsor local activities, art exhibitions, supporting local social welfare housing/homes e.g. Art In GatheringKey Strategies - Cultural Preservation• Incorporate Cultural experiences in our guests e.g. promoting local tours in the nearby museums• Promoting tours and travels on the cultural heritage of Manila and nearby citiesKey Strategies - Inclusive Employment and Development• Prioritize local hiring• Provide training to all associates on the policies of Marriott International • Ensure we are aligned in our Core Values in “Put People First” – equal hiring opportunities
Sheraton Hotels & ResortsKey Strategies - Sustainability Integration • Pursue sustainability certifications as part of Marriott’s program e.g. Green Globe• Embed the sustainability index in KPI of the hotel e.g. BSC Scorecard• Encourage guests in green-stay options and communications e.g. Mobile Key CardKey Strategies - Guest Experience and Satisfaction• Introduce sustainability touch points like Refillable Glass bottles, refillable room amenities, Local fruit amenity, and encourage guest in reusing of linens.• Use GuestVoice to further improve service of our hotel to our guests• Provide options to guests to have their impact in sustainability practices e.g. Sustainable MeetingsKey Strategies - Continuous Improvement and Reporting• Utilize Marriott Environmental and Sustainability Hub or MESH in sustainability efforts and tips• Record and monitor the utilities and waste report to have a benchmark on how to reduce• Report sustainability progress in Marriott’s Serve 360Key Strategies - Operational Health and Hygiene• Uphold the Commitment to Clean in all practices• Use certified non-toxic cleaning agents for safety• Maintain HVAC filters and indoor air qualityKey Strategies - Food Safety• Implement the Brand Standard Audit in Kitchen and Service operations • Have offerings of local, plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan options in the outlets• Ensure full traceability of food ingredientsKey Strategies - Occupational Safety• Conduct Drills, routine inspections, and risk assessment in line with Marriott’s Global Safety Standards• Prepare all associates with training to be ready for all incidents and emergencies• Provide PPE to all employees on their respective field
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption• Minimizing the use of non-renewable resources • Promoting recycling and reuse of materials • Encouraging innovation in sustainable construction practices • Waste Management Program• Pollution Control
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts• The hotel shall have a sustainability team composing of key associates in each departments representing for the sustainability effort• A quarterly meeting of the sustainability green team to discuss all the good practices and challenges to discuss• The hotel shall utilize the Marriott Environmental Sustainability Hub to benchmark all the utilities, waste reporting, and safety practice of the hotel• This Sustainability Plan will be the guide of the Executive Committee on the business planning for the management decisions• This Plan shall be reviewed annually to tailor-fit on what will be the current needs of the hotelSheraton Manila Bay’s Sustainability plan will be led by the General Manager and the Sustainability Champion
Anthony Estacio – Director of [email protected]+63 917 812 0171+02 5318 0788