Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has installed three beehives at its corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, as part of a sustainability initiative in partnership with Bee Downtown. The hives, home to approximately 150,000 honeybees, will support local biodiversity by pollinating a 3-mile radius, potentially benefiting 18,000 acres of surrounding land.
This collaboration underscores Choice Hotels‘ commitment to environmental stewardship through its “Room to Be Green” program, which focuses on sustainability across its global hotel portfolio. The bees are expected to produce over 100 pounds of honey annually, and Choice associates will engage in educational programs about beekeeping and the importance of pollinators.
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Megan Brumagim, Vice President of Sustainability for Choice Hotels, highlighted the company’s dedication to environmental responsibility, noting that the beehives will enhance the region’s biodiversity while providing fresh honey and educational opportunities for employees.
Bee Downtown, which installs and maintains hives on corporate campuses, will oversee the hives at Choice Hotels. The initiative also aligns with the company’s pursuit of LEED Gold Certification for its Pike & Rose office building.
Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, Founder and CEO of Bee Downtown, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing the goal of fostering great workplaces through sustainability initiatives.
For more information on Choice Hotels, visit www.choicehotels.com.
