14. Outstanding ECHO Engineering Award Central Region Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center Marriott applies its ‘spirit to serve’ philosophy not only to people but to critical issues facing the environment. From trash removal and recycling to conserving energy and water, Marriott’s operating units are constantly employing methods that preserve their natural surroundings and resources. Our companywide Environmentally Conscious Hospitality Operations – or ECHO – program provides guidance to our properties and business units in five key areas: Water and energy conservation Clean air initiatives Waste management Clean-up campaigns Wildlife preservation ECHO: Environmentally Conscious Hospitality Operations Awards based on 2008 Data
15. Awards Continued Travel + Leisure magazine honored Marriott with the G lobal Vision award ... " Green/Eco Hotel ," and recognized the company for its five-point strategy plan to off-set its environmental footprint. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Marriott International the " 2009 Sustained Excellence Award ." Marriott has been named an EPA Partner of the Year since 2004. Climate Counts, creator of a climate change corporate scoreboard, ranked Marriott tops within the hotel sector for 2008
