Hilton Recognized with SAM Gold Class Award by S&P Global for Industry-Leading Sustainability Performance

“In a year like no other, Hilton has remained steadfastly focused on achieving our Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals,” said Kate Mikesell, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Hilton.

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Hilton Recognized with SAM Gold Class Award by S&P Global for Industry-Leading Sustainability Performance

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Hilton has been recognized with the SAM Gold Class Award by S&P Global for its industry-leading sustainability performance. The company was named the Global Industry Leader in Sustainability by DJSI for the second consecutive year.

“In a year like no other, Hilton has remained steadfastly focused on achieving our Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals,” said Kate Mikesell, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Hilton. “This top industry recognition is a testament to our commitment to making the world a better place to travel. As we continue our mission to redefine sustainable travel and tourism, we are proud to be taking concrete action to preserve the planet and help the communities in which we serve around the world.”

The 2021 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook considered over 7,000 companies assessed in S&P’s 2020 Corporate Sustainability Assessment, which is also used to determine companies’ inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Last November, Hilton was named the Global Industry Leader in Sustainability by DJSI for the second consecutive year. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Hilton has been recognized for its sustainability leadership through inclusion on the DJSI World and North America Indices.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on February 25, 2021. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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