HUMAN RIGHTS & TRAFFICKING
We respect the fundamental human rights of all people and have taken an aggressive approach to prevent Human Trafficking both at Hyatt properties and more broadly in the hospitality industry.
PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
We respect the fundamental human rights of all people as stated in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our Human Rights Statement articulates our commitment to respect the rights of our colleagues, guests, and business partners, who we also expect to uphold the same principles. We articulate this expectation to our suppliers through our Supplier Code of Conduct. In addition, we continue to assess evolving human rights issues. Given the complexity of these issues, we frequently collaborate with industry groups and experts to shape our knowledge and programs.
COMBATTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Hyatt recognizes the potential of human trafficking to intersect with the hospitality industry and has put into place significant measures and trainings that underscore our commitment to this issue and advance industry collaboration. We have taken an aggressive stance on identifying and working to prevent human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking, within our sphere of influence.
Given the critical nature of recognizing signs of possible human trafficking, Hyatt has rolled out one of the most comprehensive global human trafficking training in the industry to date with guidance from Polaris, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that works to combat and prevent sex and labor trafficking in North America. Our training modules are mandatory for all Hyatt global colleagues and new hires. An enhanced version of the training for global security teams is in place to equip them to work with potential victims and authorities when a situation is reported.
In addition to global policies and programs, Hyatt complies with the UK Modern Day Slavery Act, was among the first hospitality brands to sign the End Child Prostitution and Trafficking (ECPAT) Code of Conduct (The Code) in 2015, and supports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to end human trafficking. Hyatt also regularly works with local law enforcement officials in preparation for and during international sporting events to create heightened awareness around human trafficking. Finally, Hyatt is a supporter of Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s’ Principles on Forced Labour, launched in 2018. Visit Hyatt's Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statements page to learn more.
UNITING THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
Hyatt actively collaborates with the broader hospitality industry to affect change beyond our hotels. Through our participation in the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance's human rights working group, we elevate the industry's awareness on the topic, and help direct funding toward key projects that address risks in labor trafficking, particularly related to migrant workers. For example, Hyatt is working with a variety of international agencies to improve ethical recruitment practices in the industry.
Along with our peer companies, we worked with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to develop a Position Statement on Human Trafficking, and are founding members of the Alliance’s Human Rights Working Group, which aims to unite the tourism industry in respecting human rights.
