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SHANGHAI, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) (HK:01179), a leading hospitality group, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth powered by innovation, inclusion, and bold environmental action. Recognized as the "Outstanding ESG Practice Cases of 2024" by the China Association for Public Companies, the company continued to enhance its ESG practices and drive sustainable development across the industry.
The report outlines the Group's commitments, strategies, management efforts, and achievements across 6 key dimensions: corporate governance, service excellence, employee well-being, industry advancement, environmental responsibility, and social contribution.
Advancing a Greener Future Through Low-Carbon Innovation
H World advanced its green vision through 3 key pillars: green buildings, green operations, and green services, in partnership with its global ecosystem".
- Green Buildings: Flagship products such as Hanting 3.5, JI Hotel 5.0, and Hi Inn 2.0 have adopted modular construction techniques, enabling faster construction, superior quality, and significantly lower environmental footprints.
- Green Operations: Environmental criteria were integrated into supplier partnerships, advancing initiatives like eco-friendly materials, smart linen management, and sustainable laundry systems to reduce resource consumption.
- Green Services: The "Green Living" program in China encouraged 872,000 guest stays to opt out of towel replacement. The program has reduced over 7.88 million pieces of towel laundry, saving over 24,000 tons of water, 680 MWh of electricity, and preventing 676 tons of carbon emissions. The program was powered by a partnership with Alipay, combining hospitality and fintech innovation for measurable impact.
Empowering Employees for Meaningful Careers
H World is proud to champion female leadership across all levels of the organization. H World has 28,502 full-time employees by the end of 2024, 62.4% of whom are women. Within its China operations, 59.6% of all hotel general managers are female. On H World's Board of Directors, female directors accounted for 42.9%.
H World partnered with over 130 universities in 100+ cities across 27 provinces have created over 2,600 annual internship positions. In 2024, H World was recognized by the Ministry of Education as an "Outstanding Industry-Academia Cooperation Case" and named one of the "Most Popular Employers Among Chinese University Students" by 51job, one of China's largest recruitment platforms.
H World International received the "Best Trainer in Germany" award from Capital magazine.
Giving Back to Society and Building Caring Communities
H World actively fulfills its corporate social responsibility through long-standing public welfare initiatives:
- Following the severe floods in Guilin, Guangxi in June 2024, H World opened its hotel lobbies and restaurants to affected residents, offering shelter, hot water, charging stations, and internet access.
- In support of rural revitalization, H World promoted an integrated " Hotel + Rural Economy " model. Notably, JI Hotel has partnered with Zhenghe County in Fujian Province for 6 consecutive years to procure 3 0,000 kilograms of local tea annually and developed an eco-farm demonstration site in Wuchang County , Heilongjiang Province .
- Launched in 2016, the " Scholarly HanTing " online teaching initiative has expanded its reach to support more students in remote rural schools. The program provides high-quality educational resources for children and offers professional training for local teachers, helping to bridge the rural education gap.
Effective Governance as the Cornerstone of Sustainability
H World continued to elevate its service standards through strengthened safety measures, diversified offerings, and breakthroughs in digital innovation.
The Group also established a Security Assurance Committee, led directly by the CEO, to oversee guest safety. It has enacted 16 internal policies, including the Information Security Management Framework, as well as data privacy statements for both individual and corporate members.
To support suppliers in improving product and service quality, Legacy Huazhu partnered with external auditing agencies to establish a third-party supplier audit assessment system. In 2024, a total of 972 audits were conducted, covering 699 suppliers. The audit coverage rate for strategic and key suppliers reached 98%.
You can download the H World Group Limited 2024 Sustainability Report at:
https://ir.hworld.com/system/files-encrypted/nasdaq_kms/assets/2025/05/29/22-17-22/H%20World%202024%20Sustainability%20Report.pdf
*Unless otherwise noted, the data presented refers to the year 2024 or as of the end of the reporting period.
About H World Group Limited
Originated in China, H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) (HK:01179) is a key player in the global hotel industry. H World's brands include HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel, Zleep Hotels and Steigenberger Icons. In addition, H World also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.
For more information, please visit H World's website: https://ir.hworld.com
For m edia i nquiry, please contact:
Lihuan Wang media@hworld.com
Zheming Xing zheming@taskforce-china.cn
Zhibin Lang zhibin.lang@taskforce-china.cn
SHANGHAI, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) (HK:01179), a leading hospitality group, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth powered by innovation, inclusion, and bold environmental action. Recognized as the "Outstanding ESG Practice Cases of 2024" by the China Association for Public Companies, the company continued to enhance its ESG practices and drive sustainable development across the industry.
The report outlines the Group's commitments, strategies, management efforts, and achievements across 6 key dimensions: corporate governance, service excellence, employee well-being, industry advancement, environmental responsibility, and social contribution.
Advancing a Greener Future Through Low-Carbon Innovation
H World advanced its green vision through 3 key pillars: green buildings, green operations, and green services, in partnership with its global ecosystem".
- Green Buildings: Flagship products such as Hanting 3.5, JI Hotel 5.0, and Hi Inn 2.0 have adopted modular construction techniques, enabling faster construction, superior quality, and significantly lower environmental footprints.
- Green Operations: Environmental criteria were integrated into supplier partnerships, advancing initiatives like eco-friendly materials, smart linen management, and sustainable laundry systems to reduce resource consumption.
- Green Services: The "Green Living" program in China encouraged 872,000 guest stays to opt out of towel replacement. The program has reduced over 7.88 million pieces of towel laundry, saving over 24,000 tons of water, 680 MWh of electricity, and preventing 676 tons of carbon emissions. The program was powered by a partnership with Alipay, combining hospitality and fintech innovation for measurable impact.
Empowering Employees for Meaningful Careers
H World is proud to champion female leadership across all levels of the organization. H World has 28,502 full-time employees by the end of 2024, 62.4% of whom are women. Within its China operations, 59.6% of all hotel general managers are female. On H World's Board of Directors, female directors accounted for 42.9%.
H World partnered with over 130 universities in 100+ cities across 27 provinces have created over 2,600 annual internship positions. In 2024, H World was recognized by the Ministry of Education as an "Outstanding Industry-Academia Cooperation Case" and named one of the "Most Popular Employers Among Chinese University Students" by 51job, one of China's largest recruitment platforms.
H World International received the "Best Trainer in Germany" award from Capital magazine.
Giving Back to Society and Building Caring Communities
H World actively fulfills its corporate social responsibility through long-standing public welfare initiatives:
- Following the severe floods in Guilin, Guangxi in June 2024, H World opened its hotel lobbies and restaurants to affected residents, offering shelter, hot water, charging stations, and internet access.
- In support of rural revitalization, H World promoted an integrated " Hotel + Rural Economy " model. Notably, JI Hotel has partnered with Zhenghe County in Fujian Province for 6 consecutive years to procure 3 0,000 kilograms of local tea annually and developed an eco-farm demonstration site in Wuchang County , Heilongjiang Province .
- Launched in 2016, the " Scholarly HanTing " online teaching initiative has expanded its reach to support more students in remote rural schools. The program provides high-quality educational resources for children and offers professional training for local teachers, helping to bridge the rural education gap.
Effective Governance as the Cornerstone of Sustainability
H World continued to elevate its service standards through strengthened safety measures, diversified offerings, and breakthroughs in digital innovation.
The Group also established a Security Assurance Committee, led directly by the CEO, to oversee guest safety. It has enacted 16 internal policies, including the Information Security Management Framework, as well as data privacy statements for both individual and corporate members.
To support suppliers in improving product and service quality, Legacy Huazhu partnered with external auditing agencies to establish a third-party supplier audit assessment system. In 2024, a total of 972 audits were conducted, covering 699 suppliers. The audit coverage rate for strategic and key suppliers reached 98%.
You can download the H World Group Limited 2024 Sustainability Report at:
https://ir.hworld.com/system/files-encrypted/nasdaq_kms/assets/2025/05/29/22-17-22/H%20World%202024%20Sustainability%20Report.pdf
*Unless otherwise noted, the data presented refers to the year 2024 or as of the end of the reporting period.
About H World Group Limited
Originated in China, H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) (HK:01179) is a key player in the global hotel industry. H World's brands include HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel, Zleep Hotels and Steigenberger Icons. In addition, H World also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.
For more information, please visit H World's website: https://ir.hworld.com
For m edia i nquiry, please contact:
Lihuan Wang media@hworld.com
Zheming Xing zheming@taskforce-china.cn
Zhibin Lang zhibin.lang@taskforce-china.cn
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H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Innovation and Green Operations
Limited Edition Drop Features Iconic Jake Burton Quotes on Snowboards, Apparel & Accessories
BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton is proud to unveil 'From Burton to the World', a limited-edition collection of snowboards, apparel and accessories that feature iconic quotes by late Burton founder, Jake Burton Carpenter. Professional snowboarders sponsored by Burton will debut the collection as they compete in Aspen, Colorado and Laax, Switzerland this month, with global availability beginning February 3rd on Burton.com and at select flagship stores and retail partners worldwide.
"Jake built Burton on a simple belief: snowboarding brings people together," said Donna Carpenter, Burton Owner & Chair of the Board. "While we watch individual athletes compete, what Jake understood and what our riders embody is that snowboarding has always been about community. 'From Burton to the World' celebrates this spirit. Each board carries Jake's words, but more importantly, 'From Burton to the World' represents the passion snowboarders share on and off the mountain. This collection is a tribute to Jake's vision, which is now carried forward by riders around the world who continue to push the sport while staying true to its soul."
Jake's Words, Riders' Choice
Burton Team riders worked directly with designers to select the Jake Burton quotes that resonated most with them. The result: six bold, graphic snowboards in a vibrant color palette, each featuring history-making quotes in block print.
The Collection
'HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS POSSIBLE'
Ridden by: Oliver Martin (USA), Gaon Choi (Korea), Hiroto Ogiwara (Japan), Yiming Su (China), Mitsuki Ono (Japan), Nicola Liviero (Italy), Shaotong Wu (China) and Clemens Millauer (Austria).
'RIDING IS WHERE THE ENERGY COMES FROM & IT'S ALSO WHERE IT GOES'
Ridden by: Anna Gasser (Austria), Ayumu Hirano (Japan), Hanna Karrer (Austria), Reira Iwabuchi (Japan), Romain Allemand (France), Taiga Hasegawa (Japan) and Jakub Hrones (Czech Republic).
'HERE AT BURTON WE TAKE OUR FUN SERIOUSLY'
Ridden by: Brock Crouch (USA), Jiayu Liu (China), Jonas Hasler (Switzerland), Leon Vockensperger (Germany), Øyvind Kirkhus (Norway), Telma Sarkipajou (Finland), Dane Menzies (New Zealand), Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (New Zealand).
'THE BEST THING ABOUT SNOWBOARDING – IT'S NOT HOW YOU LOOK BUT HOW YOU FEEL'
Ridden by: Shuichiro Shigeno (Japan).
'BELIEVE IN SNOWBOARDING'
Ridden by: Kaishu Hirano (Japan).
'QUESTION: IS SNOWBOARDING A FAD? ANSWER: GET SERIOUS'
Ridden by: Cam Melville Ives (New Zealand), Clemens Millauer (Austria), Lu Yang (China), Mark McMorris (Canada) and Mari Fukada (Japan).
Supporting the Riders, Celebrating the Community
Burton is proud to support this incredible global community of riders who carry forward Jake's vision every time they drop in. Fans can celebrate alongside Burton riders and own a piece of snowboarding history with the 'From Burton to the World' collection of snowboards, apparel, and accessories—available in limited quantities worldwide beginning February 3rd on Burton.com and at select Burton flagship stores and retail partners.
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Burton Riders Debut 'From Burton to the World' Collection in Aspen & Laax
