Vice President, Sustainability & Impact

Come grow with a company where purpose and possibility meet. Starwood Hotels is home to some of the most dynamic brands in the world. We exist to improve the planet—one hotel at a time—and we’re defined by impact, purpose, and a deep respect for the world around us. (And yes, we even compost our bad ideas.).

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Baccarat Hotels carries forward a 250-year legacy and the spirit of l’art de vivre—the French art of celebrating life—with beauty, ritual, and moments of delight.

Recognized by Newsweek as a 2024 Most Loved Workplace, Starwood fosters a culture where creativity thrives, collaboration is second nature, and people are valued for who they are and what they bring. If you’re ready to bring your whole self to a team where thoughtful work leaves a lasting mark—you belong here.

Starwood Hotels is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Vice President, Sustainability & Impact to lead the vision, execution, and evolution of sustainability across our global portfolio.

This role will shape how sustainability is embedded across development, operations, brand storytelling, food and beverage, engineering, and guest experience. Working closely with executive leadership, property teams, and cross-functional partners, the Vice President will turn ambitious environmental and social goals into practical, measurable action.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations, this leader will also partner closely with the Sustainability Governance Committee to ensure our commitments are translated into clear standards, strong performance, and meaningful outcomes across our hotels and teams.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can think strategically, operate cross-functionally, communicate clearly, and help define the future of responsible hospitality at Starwood Hotels.

• Help shape and advance Starwood Hotels’ sustainability strategy across all brands and properties
• Build and maintain a clear sustainability framework with measurable goals, KPIs, and reporting structures
• Establish policies, standards, and governance practices that support consistent execution across the portfolio
• Oversee environmental performance tracking, including energy, water, waste, recycling, and food waste
• Lead the consolidation, analysis, and interpretation of sustainability data to guide strategy and performance
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and updates for leadership, investors, and key stakeholders
• Partner with Investor Relations and other internal teams on sustainability communications and reporting materials

• Serve as the primary sustainability partner for property teams across the portfolio
• Work with Corporate Operations and People Operations to develop SOPs, tools, and accountability measures tied to sustainability goals
• Identify operational opportunities to improve resource use, waste reduction, and overall environmental performance
• Support annual KPI reviews and portfolio-wide performance assessments
• Create and deliver training for property leaders and operational teams
• Maintain a central platform of resources, best practices, and communications to support property-level execution

• Help define and lead the sustainability narrative across…