Green InitiativesWyntern Project PresentationAugust 3rd 2016

Claresha Blair | Dana Brankovic | Kristilee Chihos | C.J. Wagner

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Agenda

1 Analysis of Current Green Successes

2 Scope Definition

3 Introduction of Solutions

4 Implementation Plan & Cost Structure

Green Initiative AnalysisWVO vs. Corporate America

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WVO & WWW Green Successes & Current Initiatives

Wyndham Worldwide Success in Decreasing Carbon Footprint by 20%

70% of Wyndham Worldwide locations are housed in LEED Certified Buildings

WWW Sustainability Report, 2014

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Image Benefits of Green

88% of experts agree that improving sustainability performance increases brand perception

Competitive advantage in the marketplace

Attracts highly talented employees

Improves company reputation

GlobeScan, 2010

20%

GlobeScan, 2010

20%

Less sick days used by engaged employees

Employees who are engaged are 26% more

productive

GlobeScan, 2010

Increased returns for investors of sustainable companies over 5 year

period

GlobeScan, 2010

26% 13%

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Corporate Trends in Green Initiatives

#1 Green Ranked CompanyNewsweek 2016 Green US Rankings

Core Strategies:

1 Operations: minimization of environmental impact

2 Product & Packaging: responsible disposal

3 Supply Chain: collaboration to improve with vendors

4 Culture & Engagement: employee engagement programs (green teams & innovation)

68% of respondents reported their company increased commitment to sustainability in the past year, an increase of 43% over previous year

Huffington Post, 2011

Note: Wyndham Worldwide, #80 Ranking

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Challenges/Opportunities

What WVO Corporate Associates Say…

At Resorts: At Corporate Offices:

•Associates can directly engage with Green Initiatives, are measured and can see benefits

•More accountable for participation due to interaction with owners

•Employees cannot directly see the impact of their actions at work on the environment

Team Survey, 2016 Team Survey, 2016

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Scope Definition

Create an environment that

emphasizes WVO’s commitment to the

Green Initiatives

Foster education & engagement among

associate base to increase Green Successes at the

corporate facilities

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Our Solution

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Provide a Green EnvironmentTeach Green Behavior

Reward Green Action

Year Long Initiative | Activate Employee Engagement

Provide a Green Environment

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Daily Process Improvement

Print Center Efficiency Improvements

Smart Strip Re-Manufactured Ink & Toner

Per Unit $33.95

Sea Harbor $2,614.15

ROI 772%

Recycled ink & toner cartridges to reduce overall environmental

footprint

Power strip that powers off peripheral devices when not in

use

•Cost 20% less than standard cartridges•Saves 2.5 lbs. plastic, ½ gallon of oil

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Daily Process Improvement

Increase Recycling Opportunities

Recycling Reusable Cups

Installation of recycling bins at each print station and desk cluster.

Distribution of reusable cups as an Associate Appreciation Gift to minimize

trashed cups & plastic ware

“As part of the Green Initiative, we could significantly reduce waste by no longer supplying cups, lids, forks, spoons, and knives that most employees use/discard every day. WVO employees can bring their own, washable/reusable supplies.” -WVO Associate

$20.49 - $41.99 per unit

Goal: create highly visible recycling opportunities

~ $3.70 per unit

Goal: encourage associates to reduce kitchen supply waste

Teach Green Behavior

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Associate Correspondence

Newsletter Green Tip of the Week

Frequency Monthly Weekly

Outlets 1. Email2. Wyndham Nation

1. Wyndham Nation 2. Corporate Office

Televisions3. Associate Screen

Savers

Suggested Topics 1. Green Process Improvements

2. Lunch & Learn Recaps3. Wyndham Green

Successes

1. Waste Minimization2. Power Conservation3. Process

Improvements4. Miscellaneous Tips

Source WVO Green Team WVO Green Team

Companies with employee education programs achieved up to 16% productivity increases

Globe Scan, 2010

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Lunch & Learns

Potential Lunch & Learn Topics

•Greening at Home•Minimizing Food Waste•Recycling 101•How Does Alternative Energy Work?

•Green Gardening Tips•Greening on a Budget•How Wyndham Does Green•Sustainability in the Office

Lunch & seed packets will be provided to all participants!

85.8% of associates said they are interested in educational

opportunities based on GreeningTeam Survey, 2016

Reward Green Action

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Be Green 2017 Challenge

The “Be Green 2017 Challenge” is a corporate Green Initiatives challenge designed to boost employee engagement through education and

competition.In-Office Competitions Between-Office Competitions

•Quarterly Competitions•Associates divided into groups (team, desk location, floor)•Associate Team with greatest improvement on pre-determined metric wins prize

•Annual Competitions•Associates divided by office•Corporate office with greatest improvement on pre-determined metric wins prize

Incentivized employees experience 37% less absenteeism & 18% higher productivity Marketing Innovators, Inc

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Be Green 2017 Challenge

The “Be Green 2017 Challenge” is a corporate Green Initiatives challenge designed to boost employee engagement through education and

competition.Competition Metrics Associate Teams Potential Awards

IdeationSupply ReductionRecycling Output

Waste MinimizationEmployee Event Participation

FloorDesk Cluster

Team (Lead by Director)Associate Business Group

Cash/Wyndham Rewards PointsWISH Day

Remote Work DayPeer Recognition

Food/Lunch

67.9% of associates said they would participate in Green-Focused Competition against other associates

Team Survey, 2016

Implementation

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Implementation

Jan 2017Dec 2016 Apr 2017 Jul 2017 Oct 2017

Key:

Teach Green Behavior

Provide Green Environment

Reward Green Action

Now

Lunch & LearnSupply Reduction

IdeationCompetition

Supply ReductionCompetition

Waste ReductionCompetition

Lunch & LearnCompetition

Recycling IncreaseCompetition

Waste Reduction Competition

Company-Wide Competitions

Energy Reduction Competition

OR

Lunch & LearnWaste Reduction

Lunch & LearnGreening 101

Lunch & LearnRecycling 101

Reusable Cup Distribution

Additional Recycling BinDistribution

Smart StripInstallation

Reusable CartridgeTransition

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Operational Savings

Green Manager Green TeamAnnual Cost:

($33,938.45)

•Pro: cost-effective option•Con: lack of employee with core responsibility of initiative implementation

Annual Cost:$30,749.05

•Pro: centralized & focused initiative management•Con: additional cost driver

Who manages “Be Green 2017” operations?

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Recap

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Appendix

Green Success

Image Benefits

Trends

Challenges & Opportunities

Scope

Solution Overview

Print Center

Recycling Efficiency

Associate Correspondence

Lunch & Learns

Challenge Overview

Challenge Specifics

Timeline

Management

Competition by Quarter

Survey Results

Recap

Cost Model

Assumptions

Cost/Benefit

Smart Strip ROI

Other Ideas

Tonnage Report

Team/Manager

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Be Green 2017 Challenge

Quarter Competition Measured Item Groupings RewardQ4 2016 Ideation Competition Individual CashQ1 2017 Office Supply Reduction % Decrease in

Supply SpendDepartment Peer Recognition

Q2 2017 Waste Reduction % Reduction in Waste

Floor Staggered Remote Work Day

Q3 2017 Lunch & Learn Attendance % of Department Department Peer Recognition

Q4 2017 Total Recycling % Paper Recycled Print Station Cluster

Wyndham Mugs

In-Office Competitions

Between-Office Competitions

Year Competition Measured Item Groupings Reward

2017 Energy Reduction

% Reduction in Overall Usage

Building Social Event

2018 Waste Reduction

% Reduction in Tonnage

Buildings Social Event

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Survey Results

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Survey Results

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Survey Results

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Financials – April 2017

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Financials – December 2017

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Model Assumptions

Lunch & Learns$7.00/person50 attendees

New Hire$45,000 salary15% contingency budget

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Smart Strip ROI Calculation

Purchase Cost of Smart Strip: $33.95

Payback Period: 6 weeksPayback in Savings/Week: $5.66

Print Stations/Floor: 9Floors: 7Total Smart Strips: 63Purchase Price: $2,138.85

Savings/Week: $358.58Savings/Year: $18,646.16

Return: 772%

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Other Ideas

•Add rain barrels in corporate buildings and community gardens in resorts; •Recycle cigarette waste for no cost to Terracycle; •Add greenery in corporate buildings to reduce stress and increase productivity; •Switch to glassware for water in break rooms and for Sea Harbor guests; •Switch all lights to motion-sensors; •Opt-in listserv for associates interested in green team; •Rotate monthly food drives,• Clothing drives, and electronics drives between associate business groups; •Utilize in-unit tablets and resort technology to reduce paper waste and educate guests on how Wyndham’s corporate greening initiatives can be implemented at home.•Paper- recycled paper/environmentally friendly•Pens- reusable pens•Stapleless staplers•Paper clips with post-consumer content•Supply Cabinet maintenance- transparent policy with incentives•Updated Mailing Lists- •Smaller font size and type- Garamond vs Times New Roman•Power cords- easy shut off•Light Wall Colors- daylight is more easily reflected off the walls (3rd floor)•Associate Carpool to Corporate Offices

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Tonnage Report

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New Associate

Who manages “Be Green 2017” operations?

Green Team Green Manager

•Leverage existing internal Green Team•Management rests with de facto Green Team leadership

•Pro: cost-effective option•Con: lack of employee with core responsibility of initiative implementation

•Recruit new hire with experience leading in-house corporate social initiatives•Administers cross-departmental coordination of Be Green 2017 initiative•Reports to facilities department

•Pro: centralized & focused initiative management•Con: additional cost driver