BWH Hotels Human Rights Policy Statement
BWH Hotels believes that ethical business practices are critical to building the trust and loyalty that lead to lasting success. The vision of BWH Hotels is inspiring travel through unique experiences. We strive to provide the highest levels of service to our hotels and to their guests with integrity and honesty such that brand loyalty continues to thrive. To achieve this vision, BWH Hotels has adopted the following core values, which provide that we will:
- Act with honesty and integrity.
- Strive for excellence.
- Be accountable.
- Conduct business fairly.
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for guests and associates.
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- Obey all laws.
- Work for the good of our global community.
- Support human rights.
- Be environmentally responsible.
Consistent with these core values, BWH Hotels acknowledges and respects the standards contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and it endeavors to conduct its business in a manner that is consistent with fundamental human rights. BWH Hotels core values, practices, culture, and history embody a commitment to ethical business practices and good corporate citizenship.
Additionally, BWH Hotels hotels are contractually obligated to abide by all applicable laws and by BWH Hotels standards.
Protection of Employee's Rights
BWH Hotels is committed to upholding the rights of employees and aims to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
BWH Hotels supports the elimination of all forms of forced, bonded, or compulsory labor. It supports the elimination of employment discrimination and promotes and embraces diversity in all aspects of its operations. BWH Hotels makes employment-related decisions based on individual qualifications and ability to perform the job requirements, without regard to race (including hair textures and hair styles associated with race), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, uniformed service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws.
Protection of Children's Rights
BWH Hotels condemns all forms of child exploitation. BWH Hotels does not recruit child labor and supports the elimination of exploitative child labor and legislation enacted to prevent and punish the crime of sexual exploitation of children. BWH Hotels will work to raise awareness concerning such exploitation, including through its continued partnership with World Vision, an organization committed to fighting the exploitation of children, and will cooperate with law enforcement authorities to address any instances of exploitation about which BWH Hotels becomes aware.
BWH Hotels respects fundamental human rights and is dedicated to continued dialogue on the principles set forth in this statement as we fulfill our vision and core values.
