OUR FUTURE, OUR LEGACY
S O C I A L I M PA C T R E P O R T FISCAL YEAR 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP 5 TEAM WELL-BEING 6 FINANCIAL 13 MOVEMENT & FITNESS 13 EDUCATION & RESOURCES 14 WELLNESS INCENTIVE 16 WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION 18 AWARDS 18 COMMUNITY 20 OUTREACH 26 MAKING AN IMPACT 30 CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS 30 ENVIRONMENT 32 WATER CONSERVATION 37 LOCAL FOOD SUSTAINABILITY 39 ENERGY EFFICIENCY 40 ENERGY CONSERVATION 41 WASTE REDUCTION 42 MEDIA 44
IMPACT /im-pakt/ noun 1. the conscientious force of action or influence of an organization, to positively transform itself and the world at large. verb 2. to exert and inspire a strong, positive effect on someone or something
MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP Our evolution in the hospitality business reflects our journey as a socially responsible organization. The wellbeing of our team members, our community and environment, is central to our mission, inspired by our owners — the Kenan family and our Board of Directors. We are grateful for their support, and for the opportunity to carry their legacy of positive change. We share this report to summarize what we strive for, whether fostering individual health and wellness, sustainability, or empowering those in need. As we continually challenge ourselves to do better and be better both personally and for the greater good, we start from within. By engaging our people and investing in their best potential, we elevate the workplace. In turn, our team makes us proud not just for delivering great service, to our guests and each other, but for serving as caring citizens who are committed to doing the right thing.
Paul N. Leone Chief Executive Officer
Denise E. Bober Vice President - Human Resources
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TEAM WELL-B
BEING
Team Member Fitness Classes
“Designed to enrich the lives of our team, Workplace Wellness is an ever-evolving lifestyle approach that emphasizes the importance of energy management and the connection between mind, body, and spirit.� Pat Ciavola Director - Team Member Development Chair - Wellness Team The Breakers Palm Beach
THE EVOLUTION OF OUR WELL-BEING CULTURE 2008 Breakthrough to Energy spins off Corporate Athlete Wellness Team created Health & Wellness Needs and Interest Survey launched The Breakaway Café reengineered toward healthy eating
2009 Culture of Wellness presentation integrated into Orientation
2007 Corporate Athlete Refresher program launched
2003
Green Market begins
Employee health and well-being becomes a strategic boardroom issue
Personal Financial Well-Being strategy introduced
Health Culture Survey launched Tobacco Free Workplace implemented Tower Trek created
Movin’ Minutes integrated into everyday work schedule
2004
TEAM WELL-BEING
The Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute® Corporate Athlete program selected as the primary educational platform
2006 Corporate Athlete program launched in-house Health & Wellness Expo becomes a full day event Menus for internal team meetings are tailored for energy management
2016 Employee Opinion Survey validates the pervasive and effective culture of well-being
2015 Sharing our story begins – Global Wellness Summit, SHINE Summit at Harvard University Recognition – American Heart Association, WELCOA, Heroes in Medicine, Corporate Wellness Magazine
2014 Wellness Program Analysis conducted by a third party consulting firm
Wellness program online experience enhanced On-site Cigna Concierge service begins
Corporate Athlete eCourse launched Wellness Incentive tiers implemented
2013 Employee well-being strategic goals incorporated into five-year business plan Spouses added to the Wellness Incentive
2017 TASTE ‘Take A Snack To Energize’ fruit stand snack program begins Sit-stand conference table added to in-house meeting room
2011 Wellness Incentive created Sterling Wellness delivers on-site health coaching Bright Horizon's child care and elder care Back Up Program implemented
Mindfulness workshop ‘Train Your Brain’ launched Partner with SageView Financial Advisors Global Wellness Summit hosted by The Breakers
2018 2012 On-site fitness classes begin Create My Plate launched Sit-stand workstations introduced
Smartfoods Vending delivers healthy energy management snacks New Team Member Fitness Studio opens Strategic partnership with Optum begins BreakersLife wellness incentive program launches
Wellness Team WELLNESS TEAM
TEAM WELL-BEING
The Wellness Team was founded in 2008 with the goal of better understanding the unique health risks, needs, and interests of our team member population, and works to educate them on the benefits of healthy living. The team is committed to inspiring others by creating a community of wellness that motivates, educates, and supports. Members include (left to right): Francesco Spinelli
Assistant Hotel Manager
Terrence Reid
Supervisor - Protective Services
Kelsi Kavanagh
Golf Fitness Instructor
Stephany Brown
Bungalow Concierge
Matt White
Manager - Receiving & Warehouse
Ken Thompson
Director - Tennis
Melissa Leonard
Benefits Services Manager
CJ Fernandez
Manager – Flagler Steakhouse
Darelys Veloz
Sales Associate – Absolutely Suitable
Roy Dionne
Manager – Inventory & Cost Control
Gabrielle Pearlberg
Assistant Director – Food & Beverage
Pat Ciavola*
Director – Team Member Development
Mindy Cracraft
On-Site Lifestyle Coach, Optum
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Well-Being Expo
Tower Trek
Healthy Vending
FINANCIAL SAGEVIEW Introduced in 2017, SageView is a savings plan advisory that provides financial well-being education and investment counseling. In 2018, team members were invited to meet with a SageView Advisor to discuss their 401(k) savings including short and long term financial goals.
MOVEMENT & FITNESS WELL-BEING EXPO Our annual Well-being Expo connects team members with local health and wellness vendors. Designed to educate and inspire, the expo includes free healthy food tastings, health exams, product samples, giveaways, raffle prizes, and more. Annually, approximately 1,400 team members attend.
TEAM MEMBER FITNESS STUDIO A complimentary annual membership is available for team members providing them access to the 400-square-foot fitness studio equipped with a TRX system, BOSU balance trainers, medicine balls, resistance bands, foam rollers, free weights, Pilates rings, and exercise mats. Team members can participate in a fitness class or work out at their own pace.
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CARDIO CLUB Team members interested in walking or running with fellow coworkers meet weekly. The group enjoys social time, the beautiful outdoors, and exercising together along the intracoastal waterway.
TOWER TREK Tower Trek encourages cardiovascular exercise throughout the workday as participants climb stairs from the bottom floor to the top. This year the program was relaunched with automated tracking of team members’ treks. Periodic challenges like the Summer Holiday Challenge from July Fourth to Labor Day encourage participation and friendly competition for our team. Approximately 250 team members have participated in the program relaunch this year.
260 treks completed
62 team members have scaled Mt. Everest
1,034 team members have participated since 2010
EDUCATION & RESOURCES HEALTHY VENDING Introduced in 2018, Smartfoods Vending provides healthy, energy management snacks to our team members through new vending machines in 10 locations throughout The Breakers campus.
CORPORATE ATHLETE The Corporate Athlete Training Program’s fundamental approach is rooted in the belief that if executives were to successfully perform at high levels over the long haul, they would have to train in the same systematic, multi-level methodology that is practiced by top-tier athletes. The program focuses on increasing capacity in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of our energy.
TEAM WELL-BEING
Corporate Athlete has contributed to higher levels of energy, productivity, and fulfillment for 476 managers and supervisors.
I am grateful to be a Corporate Athlete graduate. The program has taught me how to live a healthy balanced life and helped me realize I have to take care of my own health so I can be the best version of myself for my family and my colleagues. Symene Beaufils, Housekeeping Manager The Breakers Palm Beach 14
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Global Wellness Summit GLOBAL WELLNESS SUMMIT In October 2017, well-being leaders descended on Palm Beach for the Eleventh Annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS). GWS is an international gathering that brings together leaders and visionaries for the purpose of creating and enhancing a positive impact on wellness as well as shaping the future of the global wellness industry. The event featured over 600 delegates representing 43 countries. The Breakers hosted this year’s event, which included panel-led discussions, general sessions, small group breakout sessions, and dining conversations. The three-day event featured an unprecedented lineup of over 50 speakers. Presenters included Louie Schwartzberg, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Michael Roizen, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Dean Ornish, former United States Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona, and Elissa Epel, PhD, as well as The Breakers’ very own, Garrett Kirk, Paul Leone, and Denise Bober.
TAKE A SNACK TO ENERGIZE (TASTE) This company-wide healthy snack program provides complimentary fresh fruits and nuts for team members every day.
CREATE MY PLATE Create My Plate is an interactive meal, facilitated by The Breakers’ On-Site Lifestyle Coach, designed to further promote the principles behind the 40 / 40 / 20 rule used to build a balanced meal.
1,162 team members have participated since 2012. BREAKTHROUGH TO ENERGY A result of the Corporate Athlete program, Breakthrough to Energy teaches nutrition and fitness – two of the most critical components for restoring and expanding one’s energy capacity – to our new team members during orientation.
1,953 team members have participated since 2008.
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WELLNESS INCENTIVE WELLNESS INCENTIVE Team members who are eligible for our group health plan are encouraged to participate in the Wellness Incentive, designed to educate participants on knowing and understanding their biometric numbers and setting personal well-being goals. The program includes three steps: Health Assessment, Biometric Health Screening, and Health Coaching. A three-tier recognition model also motivates team members to engage in wellness activities year round.
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Ultimate Wellness Warrior | 500+ Points
161
Wellness Champion | 400 - 499 Points
626
Wellness Hero | 320 - 399 Points
Team Members
Through on-site health screenings, I learned how important it is to be well informed about your health. It has helped me to establish a plan and set goals to improve my results. I also learned how quickly you can make a change for the better when you are well informed. Vanessa Rossill, Recreation Manager The Breakers Palm Beach
TEAM WELL-BEING
ON-SITE LIFESTYLE COACH The Breakers’ On-Site Lifestyle Coach is available full-time to provide team members with easy access to confidential nutrition counseling, chronic care management, goal setting, exercise regimens, stress management, and much more. In the 2017-2018 benefit year, 3,011 one-on-one health coaching sessions were conducted. Group health coaching included 65 results review sessions for a total of 640 participants.
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ON-SITE HEALTH SCREENINGS Free biometric screenings give team members the opportunity to know their numbers, evaluate their strengths and risks, and drive lifestyle changes. During the 2017-2018 benefit year, 778 team members completed on-site health screenings.
WELLNESS PLATFORM Health Park is a comprehensive wellness portal that allows team members to track incentive progress, complete their health assessment, participate in health challenges, connect with friends, send secure messages to the On-Site Lifestyle Coach and much more. With full mobile access, team members can log on and engage in their wellness program anytime, anyplace.
QUARTERLY HEALTH CHALLENGES Quarterly Health Challenges are six-week educational programs designed to help team members improve their behavior by tracking healthy habits. Challenges range from physical activity, stress management, and healthier eating habits. In the 2017-2018 benefit year, 385 team members completed a health challenge.
MONTHLY HEALTH CHALLENGES Monthly Health Challenges are four-week programs designed to frequently engage team members in activities that bring awareness and improvement to our well-being such as Recharge and Core Strength.
HEALTH E-COURSES Health e-Courses are self-paced, interactive programs designed to help team members set goals and learn more about topics that impact their health. Courses are available online with multiple current health topics including cholesterol, financial health, weight management, fitness, nutrition, and stress management. In the 2017-2018 benefit year, 59 team members completed 312 Health e-Courses.
10K TODAY CHALLENGE Using a fitness device, participants track their daily steps with the goal of hitting 10,000 per day to earn points toward their wellness incentive. This fiscal year, 109 team members participated, logging a total of 177,753 miles.
10,000 177,753 Miles
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WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION TELEHEALTH Introduced in 2018, team members have complimentary access to a board certified doctor 24 hours a day/365 days a year by phone or video chat. Between busy schedules and limited availability, it can be stressful to see a physician for minor illnesses. Telehealth provides our team with peace of mind and saves them time and money.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Giving support during critical and potentially overwhelming times, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free and confidential counseling and concierge service to all team members and their families to help address the challenges of everyday living, resulting in a more focused and productive workforce. This fiscal year, 93 team members received assistance.
BRIGHT HORIZONS BACK-UP CARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM This program helps team members effectively manage their work life responsibilities by providing quality back-up care when there is a disruption in their regular child or adult care arrangements or when an unexpected need arises.
125 team members are registered for this program. 716 workdays have been saved since September 2011.
AWARDS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WORKPLACE HEALTH ACHIEVEMENT INDEX For the fifth consecutive year, The Breakers was recognized at the highest level with the Gold Award acknowledging the priority The Breakers places on physical activity and team member wellness as a catalyst for positive change.
WELCOA WELL WORKPLACE GOLD LEVEL AWARD
TEAM WELL-BEING
For the third consecutive year, The Breakers received this award from the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) in recognition of quality and excellence in worksite health promotion through The Breakers successful results-oriented wellness programs as defined by WELCOA’s seven benchmarks.
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Cardio Club
COMMUNITY
Habitat for Humanity
“As a team we recognize the challenges within our community, and we are committed to doing the right thing by contributing time, energy, and resources in an effort to empower those in need.�
Parisa Leve Manager - Community Outreach Chair - Community Relations Team The Breakers Palm Beach
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS TEAM
CATEGORY COMMUNIT Y
A dedicated Community Relations Team was formed in 2007 to continually enhance the potential of what we can do as an organization in service to the community and those in need. Through its volunteer programs, our multi-generational employee population engages in meaningful hands-on experiences, further strengthening the bonds of our team members and ultimately serving our community. Members include (left to right): Amy Gacon
Operations Manager – One North Breakers Row
Maren Bronkema
Manager – Event Services
Rebecca Davidson
Manager – Reservations
Danika Spinner
Assistant Director – Guest Relations
Robyn Frohling
Coordinator – John Webster Golf Academy
Raymond Cheung
Manager – Data Science and Analytics
Parisa Leve*
Manager – Community Outreach
Regina Froot
Executive Assistant – Corporate Office
Suzanne Brenner
Senior Director – Retail Operations
*Committee Chairperson | Not Pictured: Chris Eason
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GIVES AMBASSADORS An extension of the Community Relations Team within each department is the GIVES Ambassador network who share a passion for community service. Appointed by department leadership, they motivate and mobilize others to get involved in the many community outreach opportunities available.
THE BREAKERS GIVES The Breakers GIVES is an online resource to communicate community service opportunities allowing team members to search for programs and initiatives that match their skills and passions, as well as recording their volunteer hours. Now with mobile access, team members can sign up for volunteer events on the go. Fiscal year 2017-2018, our team members contributed:
25,150 175
Total volunteer hours
Agencies served
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5,680 Total volunteer activities
TOP 10 VOLUNTEERED ORGANIZATIONS
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I love helping others and volunteering through The Breakers provides me that opportunity. As a team, we are able to make a big difference in the lives of so many. Penny Mayes, Banquet Server The Breakers Palm Beach
OUTREACH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Since 2007, The Breakers has been a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing by sponsoring homes, donating furniture, and partnering with City Mattress to provide bedding for each residence.
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Construction of each home is made possible by the ‘sweat equity’ volunteer hours of our team, who come together to transform an empty lot into a place to call home for a deserving family. Contributions to date:
893 volunteers
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18 sponsored homes
VOLUNTEER TIME OFF In the 2018 fiscal year, team members volunteered 16,660 hours using Volunteer Time Off (VTO). Our team members want to make a difference in the world. Through VTO, they are empowered to use work time to volunteer, further inspiring them to inject their energy and enthusiasm into the local community and serving agencies they support. Full-time team members receive 16 VTO hours each year; part time team members receive 8 hours. During the new hire orientation experience, our newest team members engage in a community service project with members of the Executive Group and Community Relations team, emphasizing the spirit of service at the heart of The Breakers, and the importance of the VTO program.
BE OUR GUEST The Breakers’ Be Our Guest program celebrates selfless volunteers in our community who work quietly out of the spotlight to brighten the lives of those less fortunate. Local charitable partners nominate outstanding volunteers to be considered for this award, with the winner honored with a well-deserved, all-inclusive two-night stay at The Breakers. In 2018, Ramon and Mirella Reyna were selected in honor of their commitment and dedication to the patients of the Alzheimer’s Community Care. Originally from the Dominican Republic, the couple moved to Palm Beach County 14 years ago to be closer to their family. At 71 years young, the couple takes two buses each day before the sun rises to help the nurses at the center prepare for the day. Their compassion and dedication to providing comfort and care to the patients personifies what it means to serve.
ROUND IT UP AMERICA Established by leaders in the restaurant industry, Round It Up America strives to make change across America through a simple, yet powerful, giving program by providing restaurant patrons the opportunity to donate to charity by ‘rounding up’ their check when using a credit card.
$39,730
was collected through The Breakers partnership with Round It Up America this fiscal year, benefitting local hunger relief organizations Palm Beach County Food Bank and Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry, as well as national restaurant education agencies and the American Red Cross.
WOMEN’S BUILD PROJECT In 2018, a Breakers’ sponsored home served as the designated host home for Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Project, a national campaign focused on empowering women to fundraise and build homes for other deserving women in their community. A team of 10 women from The Breakers fundraised for this campaign, and volunteered at a build day alongside new homeowner, Brandy Jordan.
This experience has been life changing! I’m so thankful there are people in this community that truly care about others. I’m honored to be the sponsored homeowner. Brandy Jordan 2018 Women’s Build Homeowner
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ST. ANN PLACE St. Ann Place Homeless Outreach Center For Men and Women provides services to their homeless clients in a comfortable, clean, safe place where their they can receive services in a dignified manner. Team members volunteer each week and provide support with their Hygiene and Food Program, where they can prepare meals for the clients.
Our mission is to treat the homeless community with dignity and respect while easing their burden of life on the streets. The Breakers’ volunteers live this mission every day, sharing kind words, welcoming smiles, generous spirits, and a genuine willingness to serve! Melissa J. Tyner, Volunteer Coordinator St. Ann Place
PAUL LEONE SERVANT LEADERSHIP DAY This annual event honors the Servant Leadership Award bestowed to our CEO, Paul Leone, at the 2014 World Leaders Conference, which emphasizes the importance of giving back as a core component of company culture. Donations were collected for foster teens at VisionQuest Group Homes including everyday essentials like bed linens, towels, and personal care products. Team members celebrate with an ice cream social, served by members of our Executive Group.
PALM BEACH BED TAX Palm Beach County bed tax funds levied on all hotels in Palm Beach County, further strengthen our economy by creating jobs, restoring our beaches, funding professional sports facilities and the arts across the Palm Beaches. The Breakers proudly contributed $5.8 million in bed tax revenue this fiscal year.
GIVING TUESDAY – A GLOBAL DAY OF GIVING Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, this annual movement kicks off the giving season with a generous spirit. Fueled by the power of collaboration, this event allows team members the opportunity to bring change to our local community through collaborative service projects. In 2017, the Executive and Senior Management Groups participated in a hunger relief project with Feeding South Florida where they inspected and sorted donated food to ensure it was safe for consumption before distribution to the community.
SIMPLE VODKA
COMMUNIT Y
Beginning in March 2018, The Breakers partnered with Simple Vodka an organization determined to fight hunger in America, one drink at a time. Their mission is simple: develop a superior quality product, produce it sustainably, price it sensibly, and deliver positive social impact for their cause. Through their partnership with Feeding America, Simple Vodka’s donation supports the logistics with storing and delivering healthy food to local food banks, with one bottle equaling 20 donated meals. Since March, 1,992 bottles of Simple Vodka were purchased, totaling 39,840 meals.
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United Way UNITED WAY The Breakers has partnered with the Town of Palm Beach United Way for over 28 years, supporting their mission to improve lives and build strong communities throughout Palm Beach County, with a focus on education, income, and health. Their credo, mission, and goal to LIVE UNITED, reminds us that together we can do more than any of us can do alone. Our team is committed to supporting the Town of Palm Beach United Way. (left to right): Maren Bronkema
Manager – Event Services
Shari Mantegna
Director – Marketing
Raymond Cheung
Manager – Data Science and Analytics
Parisa Leve*
Manager – Community Outreach
Amy Gacon
Operations Manager – One North Breakers Row
Suzanne Brenner
Senior Director – Retail Operations
*Committee Chairperson
$1.7 million raised to-date through annual workplace campaigns
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MAKING AN IMPACT Each year, The Breakers supports a number of charitable giving campaigns, both team and corporate driven, to assist in further spreading the mission of each partner agency.
COMMUNITY WALKS
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$5,400
Walks supported
Total raised
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
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Backpacks sponsored and donated for the students at Urban Youth Impact
$2,200 3,400
Sandwiches prepared for the homeless at St. Ann Place
430
Toys donated to Boys & Girls Club of Belle Glade
Raised for local community partners
800
Linens and amenity items collected for the foster care teens of VisionQuest Community Residential Homes
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS Financial and in-kind charitable contributions have been a mainstay of The Breakers and are only exceeded by the number of philanthropic organizations that seek our support. Our company continues to contribute cash donations and a range of leisure experiences - from hotel stays to dining to golf - to shore up the fundraising events and programs for a wide variety of non-profit groups.
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PB&J Challenge for St. Ann Place
ENVIRONMEN
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Solid Waste Authority
“We all play a role in protecting the environment. By aligning our eco-friendly initiatives with business decisions, everyone who visits can become part of the cure.�
Rick Hawkins Director - Materials Management Chair - Green Team The Breakers Palm Beach
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GREEN TEAM
CATEGORY ENVIRONMENT
This collaborative group applies talent and passion to identify opportunities and develop methods for improving ecofriendly operations around the resort. With the support of management, the Green Team has successfully implemented new procedures and continues to tackle issues in water conservation, waste reduction, and energy efficiency. (left to right): Jessica Fleisher
Director – Business Intelligence
Michael Petillo
Executive Steward
Jamie Crowde
Guest Relations Coordinator
Amanda Smith
Sales Associate – Lilly Pulitzer
Michele Boyet
Digital Marketing Manager
Jennifer Reichert
Recreation Manager
Megan Body
Social Media Manager
Ann Marie Pagano
Facilities Support Coordinator
Rick Hawkins*
Director – Materials Management
Kristy Pressly
General Counsel
Elisabeth Short
Recreation Manager *Committee Chairperson
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Localecopia
Paper Caption Straws
Earth Day Pledge
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THE BREAKERS ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY The Breakers strives to be a leader in our community in the promotion of sustainability by reducing its environmental footprint. This guiding principle serves as a tool for team members on proper waste disposal, energy reduction, water conservation, and bottled water consumption.
EARTH DAY PLEDGE On Earth Day 2018, team members were invited to take one of three Earth Day pledges to protect our planet: commit to recycling at home, stop using plastic bags, or no longer use plastic water bottles. More than 600 signatures were received.
PAPER STRAWS In March 2018, The Breakers made the green move to say goodbye to plastic straws. Making the switch to paper straws throughout our restaurants, shops, and banquet operations will help us eliminate the use of more than 1.6 million plastic straws annually. Together, we can help lessen the damaging effects plastic has on our planet and marine life.
WATER CONSERVATION REVERSE OSMOSIS Water is one of our most precious resources. Our on-site, reverse osmosis facility pumps deep well water from 1,000 feet below and converts undrinkable water into irrigation to help reduce The Breakers’ water footprint.
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LAUNDRY PROJECT A state-of-the-art washing machine dramatically supports The Breakers’ water conservation efforts and provides an improved work environment for our team. With comfortable workplace temperatures and the elimination of manual loading and unloading hundreds of pounds of linen every day, this advanced machine enhances our water conservation efforts by saving three gallons of water per pound of laundry, equaling 12 million gallons of water saved each year.
HOPE WATER The Breakers supports clean water projects through its Hope Water purchases, an organization devoted to providing the highest quality natural spring water. Every case purchased provides safe, clean drinking water for one person for life by providing water filtration systems at no cost to families and communities around the world giving them the opportunity to live a longer, healthier, and better life.
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Dominican Republic Puerto Rico
Thailand
Haiti
Vietnam El Salvador
Uganda Kenya Burkina Faso
11 countries
ENVIRONMENT
28,582 people received access to clean water
182 filtration systems
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Fiji
LOCAL FOOD SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE DINING The Breakers proudly sources essential produce served in our restaurants from local farms during Florida’s growing season (November through May) and strives to purchases locally caught, and responsibly fished or farmed seafood.
LOCALECOPIA A non-profit founded in 2008 by members of The Breakers’ purchasing team, Localecopia’s mission is to bring together individuals as well as businesses, educators, and government organizations with local farms and producers to focus on lessening our carbon footprint by supporting local product consumption and utilizing waste to help achieve sustainable business practices.
LOCALECOPIA’S MEET & GREET Hosted by The Breakers, this event invites local producers, hotels, restaurants, country clubs, and school food services to connect with other like-minded sustainability experts. Localecopia continues to work towards providing farm-to-school programs by providing Florida school districts with fresh local produce.
GREEN MARKET Available every Friday during Florida’s growing season (November through May), The Breakers Green Market provides team members a convenient on-property shopping experience with access to superior quality farm fresh produce at low prices.
40,000 lbs of fresh food purchased by team members at our Green Market
Fridays are family night, where we gather for a delicious Green Market dinner. Bringing fresh healthy goodies home to my family is one of my favorite work perks! Ashley Day, Pool Beach & Bungalows The Breakers Palm Beach
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HEALTHY ME Healthy Me, a multi-faceted lecture series presented by members of the Green Team to local elementary and middle school students, focuses on the environment, sustainable living, and the importance of eating real food. Now available in 13 schools, many of which are located in low-income districts, approximately 2,500 Palm Beach County students have benefited from this interactive discussion.
Seeing kids embrace the environment and wellness initiatives is my favorite part of our sustainability and volunteer initiatives! Elisabeth Short, Recreation Manager The Breakers Palm Beach
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TRIPADVISOR GREEN LEADER For the second year in a row, The Breakers achieved a Silver rating from TripAdivsor’s Green Leaders program. Developed by TripAdvisor and experts in the green and sustainability industries, this program recognizes hotels and bed & breakfasts leading the way in environmentally friendly practices, making it easier for travelers to find a greener hotel stay. Qualifying properties are marked with a badge on their TripAdvisor page.
CLEAN THE WORLD Simple hand washing substantially reduces the spread of infection and disease, which claim the lives of more than five million people each year, the majority being children less than five years old.
ENVIRONMENT
Clean the World recycles The Breakers’ partially used amenities and sanitizes the soap and shampoo that would otherwise be discarded and distributes them to domestic homeless shelters and impoverished countries worldwide.
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12,551 pounds of recycled plastic
Courtesy of Clean The World
Clean The World
The engine room is equipped with two new electronically based boilers to help power everything in the hotel. Sustainable enhancements from this project will lead to a greener, more energy efficient property for decades to come. Ken Wise, Director - Facilities Management The Breakers Palm Beach
ENERGY CONSERVATION REDUCING ELECTRIC POWER State-of-the-art energy system to control air temperature and lighting
Voluntary EPA Green Power Partner and Leadership Club member
Energy-efficient lighting
Motion activated lighting
Purchased 25,000,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy credits
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WASTE REDUCTION REDUCING SINGLE USE ITEMS
Separate filtered water faucets in all 538 guest rooms.
Provide reusable shopping bags in all 538 guest rooms
Eliminated use of plastic bags in our restaurants.
Implemented paper straws that are compostable and fully biodegradable, eliminating 1.6 million plastic straws annually.
Provide team members with reusable coffee mugs, tumblers, and drinking water bottles. REDUCING LANDFILL
Guest and meeting rooms equipped with glass, plastic, and paper recycling containers.
Biodegradable plastic bags for retail and housekeeping.
2,200+ team members recycle paper, aluminum, steel, glass, plastic, and cardboard throughout resort.
PAPER CONSERVATION
ENVIRONMENT
Newspapers delivered to guests by request only. All newspapers are recycled and sent to a facility in Georgia to make more newspapers. WATER CONSERVATION
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INDEX OF COVERAGE
WELLNESS | January 16, 2018 Central, South Florida Flourishing as Proving Grounds for Wellness at Work, Home
COMMUNITY | October 11, 2017
Crain’s Tampa Bay // Digital
5 Hotels to Support During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Forbes Travel Guide // Digital
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FEBRUARY
2018 ENVIRONMENT | December 1, 2017 Entrepreneurs Take the Spotlight at Localecopia Event Palm Beach Daily News // Print & Digital
COMMUNITY | December 19, 2017 Pampering Yourself During the Holidays in #The561 WPEC CBS 12 // Digital & Broadcast
WELLNESS | February 14, 2018 Hotels See Value In Wellness Investment Hotel Management // Digital
THE MEDIA
WELLNESS | October 9, 2017 Wellness Experts Launch ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Preventable Diseases Palm Beach Daily News // Print & Digital 46
COMMUNITY | March 2, 2018 ENVIRONMENT | August 12, 2018
Dress For Success Lunch Set for March 8
The Breakers, Other Palm Beach Spots Join Effort to Ban Plastic Straws
Town-Crier // Digital
WELLNESS | April 6, 2018
Palm Beach Daily News // Print & Digital
Not All Workplace Wellness Programs are a Corporate Sham Slate.com // Digital COMMUNITY | April 24, 2018 Breakers Hotel Spends $20k to Ship Generators to Puerto Rico WPTV News Channel 5 // Digital & Broadcast
MARCH
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COMMUNITY | April 23, 2018 Just In: Generators Used to Power The Breakers Headed to Puerto Rico Palm Beach Post // Digital
COMMUNITY | April 24, 2018 Breakers Hotel Spends $20k to Ship Generators to PR Fox 29 WFLX // Digital & Broadcast
COMMUNITY | April 24, 2018 Breakers Generators Go to Puerto Rico Palm Beach Daily News // Print & Digital
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ENVIRONMENT | June 29, 2018 These Two Towns in Palm Beach County are Leading the Fight on Plastic Straws Palm Beach Post // Print & Digital
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