Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc..
XHR.US | Real estate activities with own or leased property
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a self-advised and self-administered REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) that invests primarily in premium full service and lifestyle hotels, with a focus on the top 25 lodging markets as well as key leisure destinations in the United States. The company owns a portfo...Show More
Better Health for All
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. The company's core business as a REIT investing in hotels does not directly align with the health-related KPIs, and the articles provided focus on company culture
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, corporate responsibility
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, and employee benefits
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, none of which offer evidence directly relevant to the company's impact on broader health outcomes, accessibility, or related initiatives as defined by the rubric.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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The provided article explicitly states that it does not contain any data relevant to XHR.US or the ethical value of Fair Money & Economic Opportunity, including lending practices, customer demographics, or financial inclusion metrics.
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Therefore, no KPIs under this ethical value can be scored based on the available evidence.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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For the 2024 fiscal year, Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc.'s CEO, Marcel Verbaas, had a total compensation of $6,854,606
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, while the median employee pay was $270,751
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. This resulted in a CEO to median employee pay ratio of 25:1
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.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts has reported no incidents of forced labor, modern slavery, or human trafficking.
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The company adopted and published its Human Rights and Labor Rights Policy and Supplier/Vendor Code of Conduct in early 2020.
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These policies address ethical recruitment and prohibit forced labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking, and suppliers are expected to adhere to labor laws, including those related to child labor and minimum age requirements.
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These policies serve as active prevention programs.
Honest & Fair Business
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The company has established complaint procedures for accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters, which allow for confidential and anonymous submission of concerns.
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However, there is no evidence regarding independent investigation processes, training, or the scope of this policy beyond these specific financial areas.
Kind to Animals
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc. operates hotels that utilize animal-derived products such as leather, hide, fur, meat, dairy, and eggs
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. However, no specific, concrete data points or measurable outcomes were found in the provided articles for any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs
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. This includes information regarding cruelty-free certifications
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, use of alternative testing methods
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, humane certifications for operations
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, wildlife conservation impact
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, substitution of animal-derived ingredients
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, supplier audits for welfare compliance
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, cage-free sourcing percentages
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, animal testing policies or volume
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, innovation investment in animal-free alternatives
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, animal agriculture ethics
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, animal-free R&D collaboration
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, or public policy engagement related to animal welfare
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.
No War, No Weapons
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. operates as a hotel REIT, with its core business focused on investing in and managing hotel properties.
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The provided financial statements and corporate responsibility documents detail its operations and ethical guidelines within the hospitality sector, with no evidence of involvement in arms manufacturing, defense contracts, or controversial weapons.
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Therefore, its revenue from arms contracts, exposure to controversial weapons, and the need for ethical red lines related to weapons are assessed as N/A. The company's Human Rights & Labor Rights Policy states a commitment to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and outlines reporting and accountability mechanisms, indicating that UNGP is referenced in policy and adherence is monitored.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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The provided article explicitly states that there is no information available on XHR.US's sustainability initiatives, including metrics related to Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, renewable energy use, water use, waste diversion, or other ESG factors.
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Furthermore, no specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, compliance issues, certifications, awards, or recognitions are mentioned.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided article focuses on company culture, employee engagement, and community outreach
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but explicitly states that no quantitative data related to XHR.US or the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' value is provided
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. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.
Safe & Smart Tech
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In 2023, Xenia Hotels & Resorts invested $4.3 million in cybersecurity enhancements
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, which represents approximately 0.59% of its total revenue of $724 million for the same year
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. No specific data breaches or incidents of unauthorized data use have been reported
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. For all other safe and smart tech KPIs, there is no specific, concrete evidence available in the provided articles.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts reported a waste diversion rate of 20% in 2023, an increase from 18% in 2022.
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The company has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including food waste prevention strategies at 94% of properties and effective front-of-house recycling programs at 72% of properties.
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A specific property, The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, implemented a waterless waste digester, diverting over 32 tons of food waste in 2023
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and decreasing food waste per plate by 15% compared to the previous year.
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For hazardous waste, Xenia aims to reduce e-waste by purchasing energy-efficient models and recycling electronic equipment through a third-party vendor.
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No waste disposal violations were mentioned in the reporting periods.
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The company's Supplier and Vendor Code of Conduct includes environmental standards, expecting suppliers to minimize waste and handle hazardous materials properly, with Xenia reserving the right to conduct third-party audits.
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Customer waste education is provided through in-room digital platforms that inform guests about the hotel's green initiatives.
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However, Xenia is still in the process of measuring and monitoring waste data to develop a waste volume baseline, indicating a lack of formal waste reduction targets with specific timelines.
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