--- title: "H World Group Highlights ESG Progress in 2025 Sustainability Report" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/288034462.md" description: "H World Group Limited published its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing advancements in sustainability management and responsible operations. Key highlights include an upgraded MSCI ESG rating, over 300 million H Rewards members, and a 4.5% reduction in water withdrawal intensity. The company emphasizes guest satisfaction, employee well-being, and environmental improvements, while engaging with 2,175 suppliers and providing over 2,500 internships. H World aims to integrate sustainability into its business strategy as it celebrates its 20th anniversary." datetime: "2026-05-29T08:24:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/288034462.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/288034462.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/288034462.md) --- # H World Group Highlights ESG Progress in 2025 Sustainability Report SHANGHAI, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- H World Group Limited ("H World" or the "Company"), a leading global hospitality group, today published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining the Company's progress in sustainability management, responsible operations and long-term value creation. As H World marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, the Company further advanced its sustainability strategy under the vision of "Enriching Journeys," focusing on five key pillars: guest satisfaction, employee well-being, environmental improvement, win-win partnership and governance excellence. The report highlights H World's continued efforts to integrate sustainability into its business strategy, hotel operations, supply chain and governance practices. **2025 Key Highlights** **Enhancing guest experience and employee development** - H Rewards members exceeded 300 million, with members booking 245 million room nights. - The Company's All-Age Friendly Barrier-Free Program received the Gold Award at the 2025 China Hotel Industry ESG Innovation Competition. - H World Academy offered more than 80 online courses, with average training hours per employee reaching 34 hours. **Improving sustainability governance** - H World's MSCI ESG rating was upgraded to "A." - A Sustainability Committee was established under the Board of Directors. - More than 80% of business operations obtained ISO 27001 Information Security Management System certification. **Advancing greener and lower-carbon hotel operations** - The Company's "Easy Energy Consumption" system was implemented across more than 11,250 hotels. - Water withdrawal intensity per room night decreased by 4.5% year over year. - Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity per room night decreased by 1.8% year over year. **Creating shared value with suppliers, partners and communities** - The Company engaged with 2,175 suppliers globally. - Core suppliers across all business segments maintained a 100% signing rate for the Transparent Agreement or the Supplier and Business Partner Code of Conduct. - H World worked with more than 130 universities and provided over 2,500 internship positions. - The "Scholarly HanTing" public welfare project has cumulatively benefited 13,473 students. - H World donated RMB 2 million to support fire rescue and reconstruction in Hong Kong. The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available on H World's investor relations website at: https://ir.hworld.com/static-files/0e03b62c-199a-47a7-be92-6ad39c7a3cd1 **About H World Group Limited** Founded in 2005, H World Group Limited (; HKEX: 01179) is a leading global hospitality group. Over the past 20 years, H World has developed a presence in more than 20 countries, with a portfolio spanning economy, midscale, upscale, luxury and lifestyle hotels. H World's core 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 holds 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. H World is committed to enriching journeys for guests, employees, franchisees, partners, shareholders and communities. 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