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Tobacco Free Portfolios Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary of the Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge at United Nations Headquarters

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Global health, finance, and diplomatic leaders will celebrate the progress of the Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge.

Key Points: 
  • Global health, finance, and diplomatic leaders will celebrate the progress of the Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge.
  • Given worldwide focus on Net Zero ambitions combined with tobacco’s alarming environmental impacts, Tobacco Free Portfolios encourages investors to embed ‘tobacco-free’ into Net Zero strategies.
  • It’s also estimated that the production of tobacco leads to ~5% of global deforestation and results in vast carbon emissions.
  • Her Excellency Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, Qatar
    “Qatar warmly congratulates Tobacco Free Portfolios for the success of the Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge.

Marriott International and University of Maryland SAFE Center Announce Nationwide Rollout of Hospitality Training Curriculum for Survivors of Trafficking

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Designed with input from survivor consultants and field experts, the FiT Curriculum provides trauma-informed job readiness training for survivors interested in hospitality careers.

Key Points: 
  • Designed with input from survivor consultants and field experts, the FiT Curriculum provides trauma-informed job readiness training for survivors interested in hospitality careers.
  • We look forward to expanding our support to the SAFE Center for Human Trafficking Survivors as it scales the FiT Curriculum nationwide."
  • All English and Spanish-speaking adult survivors receiving services from the SAFE Center for Human Trafficking Survivors and subcontracted partner organizations will be eligible to participate in the training program.
  • "We have seen the profound effect hospitality training can have on survivors' wellbeing and autonomy," said Susan Esserman, SAFE Center Founder and Director.

Wyndham Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

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Monday, March 13, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in 95+ countries, today announced it has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2023 by Ethisphere, which honors companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices. Wyndham stands alone as the only major hotel company to be honored for 2023, marking the third time Wyndham has been recognized for this distinguished accolade.

Key Points: 
  • Wyndham stands alone as the only major hotel company to be honored for 2023, marking the third time Wyndham has been recognized for this distinguished accolade.
  • Wyndham operates under the philosophy that you can do well by doing good, which is why incorporating strong, ethical practices into everyday business activities are top priority.
  • Congratulations to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for earning a place in the World's Most Ethical Companies community."
  • To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees .

G6 Hospitality Furthers Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

"We are focused on doing our part to combat the trafficking of people," said Julie Arrowsmith, President & Interim CEO of G6 Hospitality.

Key Points: 
  • "We are focused on doing our part to combat the trafficking of people," said Julie Arrowsmith, President & Interim CEO of G6 Hospitality.
  • The fund aims to support economic stability for survivors of human trafficking, alongside the AHLA Foundation's No Room for Trafficking program that continues to advance training and education to prevent human trafficking across the hotel and lodging industry.
  • G6 Hospitality worked with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division and Shared Hope International to help lead trainings and presentations aimed at addressing the threat of human trafficking.
  • Truckers Against Trafficking – The Company partners with Truckers Against Trafficking which trains truck drivers to recognize and report instances of human trafficking.

NFL Stars Aaron Rodgers, Markus Golden and Collette V. Smith Advocate to End Abuse and Human Trafficking during It's a Penalty's Campaign Ahead of Arizona Super Bowl LVII

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Monday, January 23, 2023

PHOENIX, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, It's a Penalty launched its 14th global campaign ahead of Super Bowl LVII focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Through partnerships with Hilton Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Airbnb, Motel 6, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and many others, the 2023 Super Bowl campaign covers travel touchpoints to educate sports fans and the general public on what classifies as human trafficking and the subsequent penalties tied to those offenses. This year, It's a Penalty is also excited to partner with Where Hope Lives, a survivor-based organization that serves women in Arizona and provides trauma-informed housing, behavioral health, medical care, education and career services.

Key Points: 
  • "We know from previous campaigns just how impactful they can be.
  • It's a Penalty will distribute the awareness kits through partnerships with Hilton Hotels, Motel 6, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Airbnb.
  • We look forward to working together to bring awareness during the upcoming Arizona Super Bowl campaign."
  • Supporting Partners: Hilton Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, G6 Hospitality, parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, Carlson Family Foundation, Southwest, and Airbnb.