Wyndham Green®

Wyndham Green®

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With more than 8,900 hotels around the world, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is committed to helping protect the environment and leading the way in sustainable programs on a global scale. The Wyndham Green Program is designed to help our hotels reduce their environmental footprints and operate more efficiently through eco-friendly initiatives. This commitment to sustainable practices is one of the many ways we’re ensuring our core values align with those of our guests.

Wyndham Green Certification

 

Our certification program is comprised of five progressive levels, which address sustainability elements including energy and water conservation, waste diversion, and operational efficiency, as well as guest and employee education and engagement. As you’re searching for sustainable hotel options, look for the Wyndham Green badge on our hotels’ website pages.

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Level 1: Core

 

Towel and linen reuse

Interior energy-efficient lighting

Recycling program

Guest communication

Property education

Utility tracking

 

Level 2: Essential

 

Dedicated “Green Team” focused on sustainability

Water-efficient sink fixtures

Water-efficient showerheads

Heating and cooling set points or occupancy controls

Preventive maintenance of energy-consuming systems

Additional recycling for electronics, lightbulbs, etc.

 

Level 3: Proficient

 

Water-efficient flush fixtures in common areas

Air sealing

Lighting occupancy controls in low traffic areas

Eco-friendly cleaning products

Exterior energy-efficient lighting

Water bottle refill station

 

Level 4: Advanced

 

Advanced recycling program

Energy-efficient laundry equipment

Green housekeeping program

Donation program for amenities and food to reduce waste

Paperless checkout

Energy-efficient appliances and equipment

Eco-friendly product purchasing*

 

Level 5: Expert

 

Water-efficient flush fixtures in guest rooms

Water-efficient irrigation controls

Advanced preventive maintenance program

Food waste composting

Single-use plastic minimization program

*Exclusively use cage-free eggs, where available

Environmental Focus Areas

Climate Change

We’re committed to minimizing our impact on climate change by reducing our emissions.

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

To help reduce our carbon footprint, we want to increase the implementation of energy efficiency projects and the usage of renewable energy where feasible.

Waste Diversion

We support initiatives to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills—from mandatory recycling requirements to single-use plastic minimization.

Water Conservation

We’re committed to identifying risks and opportunities and recommend our hotels install low-flow fixtures and implement other water-conserving programs.

Biodiversity

As we expand our portfolio of hotels, we’ll continue to evaluate biodiversity-related risks, while implementing practices and programs to help protect natural habitats.

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Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an active member of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, which includes 15 world-leading hotel companies, representing 30% of the global hotel industry by room count. We are proud to collaborate on collectively reducing our environmental impact to ensure destinations and communities are being protected now and for future generations.

Our Corporate Headquarters

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ corporate headquarters in Parsippany, NJ has a Gold LEED EBOM and Energy Star Certification. Team members are offered complimentary access to electric vehicle–charging stations to encourage more sustainable commuting and increase adoption of zero-emission vehicles.

Want to Learn More?

Read our annual Environmental Social Governance report or article on The Sustainability Factor in Business Travel Decisions.