In our 1983 founding mission statement, The Ritz-Carlton committed to being positive, supportive members of our communities and sensitive to the environment. Every day, we strive to raise the standard in all Ritz-Carlton destinations.
Through our legacy of genuine care for all, we dedicate ourselves to being a catalyst for positive change in every Ritz-Carlton community.
In 2003, The Ritz-Carlton formally established Community Footprints – a partnership between our hotels and local charities and communities to bolster protection of the environment, education for children, and opportunity for social mobility.
Through our Community Footprints program, we make the communities where we operate better places to live, work and visit. We view the workplace and travel as opportunities to promote cultural and environmental understanding.
Protecting our natural resources and uplifting sustainability efforts.
Our Community Footprints Ecosystems pillar is focused on the health and diversity of ecosystems to promote a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations. Through this pillar, our hotels work on a broad range of environmental conservation initiatives that include environmental education, protecting endangered species, championing reforestation projects, helping to restore habitats and more.
Creating opportunities and a brighter future for children.
Our Community Footprints Education pillar is focused on helping to close the opportunity gap for young, elementary-aged children so they can achieve their goals in school and life. The Education pillar also embraces other aspects of what contributes to “a brighter future for children” including, supporting organizations spearheading medical research to treat disease and prevent illness, as well as organizations providing welfare and shelter to animals.
Supporting the development and social mobility of local communities.
Our Community Footprints Economy pillar is focused on creating opportunity, reducing inequalities and empowering communities. We share our time, skills and knowledge to help small businesses and non-profits build their expertise; mentor and equip teens and adults with necessary skills for successful futures; and improve living conditions by helping to build homes and renovate facilities. The Community Footprints Economy pillar also embraces cultural preservation and celebration programs to foster unity within communities.
Through Community Footprints, we hosted a charity art sale of Louis-Nicolas Darbon’s artwork with Accelerate 25, the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team’s diversity and inclusion program. In 2024, we proudly donated $40,000 from art sales to The Sutton Trust, an organization that champions social mobility for underserved youth.
The Ritz-Carlton encourages guests to journey with intent and leave their stays feeling even more fulfilled by participating in Community Footprints programs wherever they travel.