SOCIAL
IMPACT REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2024
MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP
For more than 128 years, The Breakers has thrived as a pillar of American hospitality, rooted in a legacy of history, transformation, and purpose. Our enduring success is driven by an unwavering commitment to social responsibility, guided by our devoted family ownership - heirs of visionary founder Henry M. Flaglerand our Board of Directors.
At the heart of The Breakers is a meaningful and inclusive workplace that prioritizes an employee-centric culture and the personal fulfillment of 2,400 team members. This “people-first” philosophy empowers our staff to reach their greatest potential, enabling them to be the driving force behind increased guest satisfaction, long-term profitability, and broader contributions to philanthropic partnerships and sustainable business practices.
This past year, we enhanced numerous initiatives to support our team’s unique needs; they focus on health, wellness and preventative care, as well as professional development, training and education. In recognition of these efforts, The Breakers was once again named a “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work” by Fortune Media® and Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year, and for the first time, among the Fortune 100 Best Large Workplaces for Millennials® and Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents®.
Looking to the future, we are dedicated to championing our core social impact values of team, community and environment. As an entrepreneurial organization, we believe our best contributions are still to come, and that the only thing better than The Breakers today, is The Breakers tomorrow.
With gratitude,
Paul N. Leone
Denise E. Bober Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
AWARDS
2023-2024
• The Breakers named among 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune Media® and Great Place To Work® at No. 59; this marks the second consecutive year to make this prestigious list
• The Breakers achieved Great Place to Work® Certification and was recognized as a 2024 Fortune 100 Best Large Workplaces for Millennials®, as well as a Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents®
• The Breakers’ CEO, Paul N. Leone, was awarded the American Free Enterprise Medal by Palm Beach Atlantic University
• The Breakers and CEO, Paul N. Leone, received inaugural Paul Van der Grift Servant Leadership Award from First Serve of the Palm Beaches
• Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC): Star Accreditation Program
• Surfrider Foundation: Ocean Friendly Restaurants, All Restaurants at Platinum Level
• American Heart Association: Workplace Health Achievement, Gold Level (11th year in a row)
• Full list of Awards & Distinctions
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TEAM WELL-BEING
Wellness Team
This internal group is responsible for understanding the unique needs and interests of the resort’s 2,400+ team, while educating them on the benefits of healthy living. The committee remains dedicated to evolving the workplace experience by implementing new initiatives that are essential to The Breakers’ wellness toolkit. Current members include:
Rocio Chamorro Coordinator - Leasing & Resident Services at One North Breakers Row
Pat Ciavola* Director - Team Member Development
Roy Dionne Manager - Inventory & Cost Control
Michael Garrett General Manager - In Room Dining
Amy Horrocks Senior Manager - Sales
Todd Huffman Area Chef - Ocean House
Kelsi Kavanagh Fitness Instructor - Ocean Golf
Jewel Lepoff Specialist - Benefits Services
Ken Thompson Director - Ocean Tennis
Jake Zimmerman Assistant Manager - Guest Relations
*Committee Chairperson
“I believe that wellness has such a tremendous impact on our lives. To achieve our personal and professional goals, wellness must be a priority.”
Todd Huffman Wellness Team Member
The Breakers Palm Beach
PERSONAL WELLNESS
Jet Dental
Each quarter, Jet Dental provides mobile oral healthcare for team members and their spouses. This fully functional, pop-up office features private dental stations, preventive cleanings and x-rays with DDS-certified doctors, comprehensive exams, cavity fillings and more. Employees can improve their dental health during work hours, and this arrangement eliminates the time allocated to driving, parking and waiting rooms.
NEW IN 2024
Florida Mobile Mammography
As part of The Breakers growing roster of on-site, preventative exams and diagnostic services to identify potential health risks, the resort debuted a new partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography. This comprehensive practice makes it convenient and easy for employees to receive 3D screenings from a Breast Fellowship Trained Radiologist while at work during scheduled shifts.
Fortunately, no abnormal results were found during the first organized session.
“Coming from a family with a history of cancer, I was pleased The Breakers brought this service on property. The staff was warm, welcoming, and they made me feel very comfortable.”
Team Member
The Breakers Palm Beach
MY
BIO Wellness Incentive
Team members and spouses on The Breakers’ medical plan can earn a $600 savings on their annual insurance premium by completing a biometric screening. Employees are encouraged to know their numbers, evaluate their strengths and risks, and drive personal lifestyle changes.
ON-SITE
Wellness Clinic
The Breakers On-site Wellness Clinic provides team members with biometric screenings, health coaching, body composition analysis and vitals checks. The clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner and registered nurse, and is equipped with a full lab, private consultation office and conference room.
“The Wellness Clinic is incredibly convenient; it is clean, comfortable and offers top-notch service. I felt supported and cared for, which is special - truly what sets The Breakers apart from other companies in the hospitality industry” shared one team member.
OnSpot Dermatology
Recognizing that preventative exams are key to identifying potential health risks, The Breakers partners with OnSpot Dermatology - a comprehensive mobile practice that makes it convenient for employees to receive a complete range of dermatology care while at work. This offering provides general cosmetic and surgical procedures, including skin cancer screenings and Mohs surgery, in a portable medical clinic that is set up on the resort’s property.
This service has been wildly popular and valued by a South Florida workforce that resides in America’s Sunshine State; 100% of appointments are filled within 24 hours of announcing each organized session. Thus far, OnSpot has…
Total completed biometric screenings (80% of eligible workforce)
1,356
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (DEIB)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
To continuously enhance The Breakers’ DEIB initiatives, ESL was designed to offer language training for team members in a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment. Fostering better communication, this course allows individuals to practice language and presentation skills for use in life and on the job. Benefits include:
• Improved speaking, reading, listening and comprehension skills
• More confidence and self-sufficiency
• Greater sense of inclusion
• Improved knowledge of business operations, company policies, health & safety practices and more
• Personal development and professional growth opportunities
Each eight-week class series is led by an internal facilitation team made up of eight associates. Students participate during paid work time for two hours a week.
Graduates
Employee Resource Groups (ERG): Parents Corner
Led by voluntary team members, ERG’s bring employees together who share common characteristics, whether gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation, lifestyle, personal interest or other. Each group’s mission is to continue the advancement of a diverse, inclusive workplace by creating a safe space where employees can bring their whole selves to the table.
Recognizing that mothers, fathers and guardians sometimes need support while juggling dual roles of parent and employee, The Breakers developed and implemented Parent’s Corner to help colleagues balance work, life and caregiving demands. The group brings together new and experienced parents to share personal stories, challenges and referrals, as well as exchange parenting ideas, advice, information and resources. Participants in the group are reassured to learn that their concerns are not unique, finding kinship, camaraderie and comfort whether raising infants, small children, teenagers or young adults.
NEW IN 2024
My Wellness Journey with Dr. Finley
Recognizing and prioritizing each individual and their unique needs, this comprehensive program was designed based on findings from an internal diversity study and in partnership with Dr. Nicola Finley - an integrative medicine physician. Available for all team members, this course begins with a confidential biometric screening that provides tracked, measurable outcomes to bring awareness to health disparities and prevent chronic disease. Dr. Finley then facilitates group and individual sessions, empowering team members to recognize and discuss actionable steps toward optimal, personalized wellness.
Team members participate during paid work hours and are encouraged to prioritize their health and positively impact fundamental areas of daily life such as nutrition, exercise, spirituality, sleep and more.
“The only thing I can say is I haven’t stopped talking about this program. I told all my coworkers how great it is. Dr. Finley has a wealth of knowledge but speaks in layman’s terms. There is zero judgment and she is eager to spoil us with as much support as possible.”
Team Member
The Breakers Palm Beach
Total employees who have participated in the program to date with Dr. Finley
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Corporate Athlete
Empowering managers to increase their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy capacities, this in-depth training educates and encourages participants to achieve their ultimate mission and maximize personal and professional performance.
During each new-hire orientation, team members also complete Breakthrough to Energy - an extension of Corporate Athlete that teaches the benefits of nutrition and fitness to restore and expand one’s energy capacity.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
The Breakers has established a robust partnership with Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Services - a non-profit, non-sectarian organization - to provide MHFA training to the resort’s team of managers. MHFA teaches critical communication and support skills that empower participants to identify and extend initial assistance to individuals who show signs of mental health problems, or are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mental Health is Everyone’s Business (MHEB)
With one in five Americans suffering from some form of mental illness in their lifetime (as cited by Alpert JFS), The Breakers recognized the need to expand mental health training to its entire employee population. In collaboration with Alpert JFS, MHEB (an extension of MHFA) is a virtual training that raises awareness of the role mental well-being plays in both work and non-work lives, while reducing the stigma around mental health challenges and encouraging participants to help others by emphasizing self-care.
Total managers that have completed Corporate Athlete
Total participants that have completed Breakthrough to Energy
Total managers that have completed MHFA
Total team members that have completed Mental Health is Everyone’s Business
574
3,584
537
1,432
NEW IN 2024 My Baby Sleepology
This sleep workshop, facilitated by a certified sleep expert, provides parents with various training methods for children ages infant to 5 years old. Instructors use a sleep science methodology to produce a plan to help achieve each family’s sleep goals. Participants leave with the tools needed to improve the entire family’s quality of life! Topics include:
• Reasons Your Child is Not Sleeping Well
• How to Prevent Night Wakings and Early Rising
• Nap Schedules by Age and How to Get Naps to Lengthen
• How to Apply the Four Most Popular Sleep Training Methods
• Optimal Sleep Environments and Routines
Attendees for the inaugural sleep workshop in September 2023
“This program gave great insight and tips to help me, help my child get better sleep. The instructor was clear and she shared the information in a way that was easy to understand. I have an 8-month-old who has trouble sleeping at night and taking naps during the day. I’ve been putting in practice all the recommendations and tips and have recently seen a positive change in his sleep pattern.”
Team Member
The Breakers Palm Beach
Personal Safety & Self-Defense Training
Guardian Defense, an industry leader in active threat and workplace violence instruction, has customized a Personal Safety & Self-Defense Training course for The Breakers. The seminar equips participants with the knowledge and skills to identify, avoid and respond to potential attacks. Attendees are educated through lecture and hands-on learning on how to:
• Recognize pre-attack indicators and predatory strategies
• Utilize situational awareness to steer clear of violent encounters
• Employ self-defense techniques when faced with an attack
• Navigate the legal aspects of self-defense as both an employee and civilian
Participants
“This class was outstanding; the instructors were friendly and encouraged questions. I appreciated that they focused on empowering and educating participants on a very serious topic. My favorite part was learning the practical applications to defend myself.”
Team Member
The Breakers Palm Beach
WORK-LIFE RESOURCES
Back-Up Care Advantage Program
This resource helps team members effectively manage their work-life responsibilities by providing quality, back-up child or adult care when an unexpected need arises. Examples of family-support services offered include: unlimited free access to babysitting/nanny listings, specialty child-care pricing through network partners, tutoring and test prep discounts, access to pet care/ dog walking services and more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Giving support during critical and potentially overwhelming times, EAP provides free, confidential counseling and concierge services to all team members and their families. The program helps address challenges of everyday living, resulting in a more focused and productive workforce.
Financial Wellness with SageView
SageView is a financial advisory service that provides team members with education, investment counseling and tools to help achieve personal long- and short-term financial goals. By uniting strategies, The Breakers, SageView and T. Rowe Price have improved plan metrics and resources to help achieve positive outcomes.
Healthy Dining & Vending
Team members enjoy nutritious dining options and energizing snacks throughout the workday via: 1. the Breakaway Marketplace (employee cafeteria), 2. through TASTE (Take A Snack To Energize) - a complimentary program that provides fresh fruit, nuts and snack bars, and/or 3. at a Smartfoods Vending machine strategically located throughout the property.
Team members registered for Back-Up Care Advantage Program 206
Workdays saved since September 2011 with Back-Up Care Advantage Program
Number of appointments completed with EAP from September 2022 to March 2024
Team members met virtually with a financial advisor for a complimentary financial review and goal setting
137
Topics researched through EAP
1,244
81
Team members attended a group session on Ask SageView Day
217
258
Total personal meetings since the program’s inception in 2017 1,095
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quarterly Wellness Education Challenges
Interactive challenges keep team members engaged in their well-being.
Remote Work
Hybrid work model offers flexibility and improved quality of life.
Total participants in interactive wellness challenges
Tower Trek
Encouraging cardiovascular exercise during the workday, participants climb stairs from the bottom to the top of the hotel, while tracking steps and partaking in quarterly competitions
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Complimentary tax return assistance for team members.
407
Full or partial remote team members
Treks logged by 295 team members
182
4,288
Total participants received tax return assistance
63
COMMUNITY
Community Relations Team
This dedicated group of employees enhances the service efforts of the company by supporting local organizations and those in need through various volunteer programs. Since 2007, our multi-generational employee population has engaged in meaningful, hands-on experiences that strengthen the bond between the team and community we serve; members include:
Suzanne Brenner Senior Director – Retail Operations
Maren Bronkema Manager – Event Services
Raymond Cheung Associate Director – Business Analytics
Chris Eason Director – Restaurant Division
Regina Froot Executive Assistant – Corporate Office
Amy Gacon Manager – One North Breakers Row
Parisa Leve Assistant Director - Human Resources
Julia McMahon* Manager – Social Impact
Welsonne Renoir Assistant Director – Housekeeping
Josefina Theye Assistant Director - The Spa
*Committee Chairperson
“I was excited to join the Community Relations Team because I am passionate about giving back to the community. The encouragement I receive to make an impact in our local community is deeply fulfilling. It is so rewarding to see the benefits it has on the local agencies that we partner with. I am so proud to be part of a socially responsible culture.”
Josefina Theye
Assistant Director of Spa Operations
The Breakers Palm Beach
THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
GIVES
Generosity, Integrity, Volunteerism, Environmental Sustainability & Service
GIVES encourages team members to use work time to support local agencies through the use of Community Service Hours (CSH). Each year, full-time team members receive 16 hours (part-time employees receive 8-hours) to contribute time, energy and resources to non-profit organizations of their choice. Various opportunities are shared based on preferred passions and interests.
In addition, during orientation, new team members engage in a community service project with members of the Community Relations Team, which emphasizes the spirit of giving back at the heart of The Breakers and the importance of GIVES.
Total hours volunteered
members utilized full bank of CSH hours
35,027 A Record High
Gives Ambassadors
An extension of the Community Relations Team and nominated by leadership, each department’s GIVES Ambassador shares their passion for community service as they motivate and mobilize others to get involved in the many community outreach opportunities available.
Success Spotlight
“Xcel Strategies Inc. is incredibly grateful for The Breakers continued support of our students and mission,” said Tom Rivera, Xcel’s South Florida Regional Director. “This year, we served more than 300 new students from foster care to homelessness and the Department of Juvenile Justice Youth (Level Up Program). This program changes lives and The Breakers is such an important part of our success,” he continued. Of these students:
• 90% have moved to the next grade level
• 32 received Life Skill Certification and remain working with their mentor(s)
Xcel Strategies Inc. is a mentoring network that cares for young people between 15-25 years of age. Xcel exists to Fuel Young People With Purpose and passion to reach the fullness of their potential through a network of wise, seasoned and trained mentors.
Team
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Collection Drives
Families First and El Sol Toy Drive
Back to School Cool Supporting Children’s Home Societybackpack distribution
“Community support with school supplies allows students to positively start the year with essential items needed to succeed. We are forever grateful for our partners.”
Rebecca A. Harley, MS Community Partnership School Director
Lake Worth High School
354
Habitat for Humanity
400
The Breakers is proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide families with safe, comfortable and affordable housing.
Since 2007, the resort has sponsored and constructed for
Over the course of this partnership, 1,071 team members have volunteered over
24 Homes
5,532 Hours
Summer of Giving
Team members are encouraged to participate in this annual company-wide, volunteer-focused campaign that supports various service programs throughout the community. This year, members of the Senior Management Group led various volunteer projects with their teams, which included preparing meals for families at Quantum House, sorting donations at Feeding South Florida, and many others.
Summer of Giving Total Volunteer Hours
Summer of Giving Total Events
400
Restaurant Week of Giving
In October 2023, team members across The Breakers restaurant division participated in a series of community service projects.
In one week, 224 volunteers contributed extensive service hours
NEW IN 2024 Day of 100,000 Meals
In partnership with The Palm Beach County Food Bank, The Breakers packed more than 222,000 meals over two events to help feed hungry neighbors and families in Palm Beach County (PBC). With 1 in 11 people in PBC struggling to put food on the table, and 1 in 7 children going to bed hungry, this dedicated group packaged pasta dinners that fed up to 1.3M people. This dedicated group packaged pasta dinners that fed up to
Meals packed at on-site events
222,000+
1.3M People
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Be Our Guest
Each year, Be Our Guest recognizes one outstanding volunteer from the community who dedicates their personal time, energy and resources to serving others. A recipient is chosen from a selection of nominations and is honored with an all-inclusive stay at the hotel.
In 2024, Mr. William Henthorne with The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope was selected as the Be Our Guest recipient.
Mr. Henthorne has been a volunteer for 6 years while also fighting his own battle against cancer. Despite his health challenges, Mr. Henthorne is an exceptionally rare volunteer with an unparalleled devotion to support people in need. He delivers food, household products and toys to families touched by cancer. Each day, he goes above and beyond to complete projects like helping with special event preparation such as building signs, stands, platforms and furniture. He also assists patients with financial documentation, all while remaining upbeat and kind to everyone. With his personal health challenges, he serves with even greater empathy and understanding for what patients are going through. His positivity and genuine support are inspiring and truly highlight his selflessness.
Paul Leone Servant Leadership Day
This annual event honors the Servant Leadership Award bestowed to our CEO, Paul N. Leone, at the 2014 World Leaders Conference, which emphasizes the importance of giving back as a core component of company culture. This year, The Breakers’ team supported The Center for Child Counseling - an organization that provides an array of mental health and education services for children, teenagers, families and caregivers.
Employees collected items for play kits that are used to help kids process and heal from traumatic events
200
Step Up For Students Scholarship Fund
The Breakers demonstrates its commitment to fostering educational opportunities by actively participating in a partnership with Step Up For Students, a stateapproved funding organization in Florida. These scholarships provide financial assistance to families in Palm Beach County, enabling them to:
• Personalize their child’s education, which includes specialists, curriculum, literacy programs, technology, even a college savings account and more
• Attend a private school or cover transportation costs to access an alternative public school that differs from the one originally assigned
• Place students in safer academic environments should they be bullied, harassed, assaulted, threatened and/or a victim of other violent acts at school
More than one million scholarships are extended each year, which offer various avenues for educational support, catering to different needs and circumstances.
The resort sponsored 400 K-12 scholarships, which were administered by Step Up For Students. Amounting to $3M
LIVE UNITED
United Way
Since 1987, The Breakers has partnered with the Town of Palm Beach United Way to support their mission — improving lives and building strong communities with a focus on education, income and health. Their credo, to LIVE UNITED, reminds us that we can do more together than any of us can do alone.
Suzanne Brenner Senior Director – Retail Operations
Maren Bronkema Manager – Event Services
Raymond Cheung Associate Director – Business Analytics
Parisa Leve Assistant Director - Human Resources
Julia McMahon* Manager – Social Impact
*Committee Chairperson
Total raised in 2023
Total raised since 1987
$120,610
$2,713,635 A Record High
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County: 4,516 Hours Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Inc: 2,656 hours
Big Dog Ranch Rescue: 2,639 Hours
ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Impact Team (EIT)
This passionate group identifies opportunities and develops methods for improving eco-friendly operations around the resort. The team enacts greater change and elevates environmental sustainability and awareness company-wide. With the support of leadership, the EIT continues to establish new partnerships and implement education and training sessions; members include:
Megan Body** Communications Manager
Michele Boyet** Senior Digital Manager – Marketing
Laureta Cromer Claims & Safety Specialist – Legal & Risk Management
Caty Firogenis Manager - Housekeeping
Simone Grosseau Coordinator - Senior Function Billing
Robin Hamm Director – Sustainability
Robert Higley Director – Member Services
Parisa Leve Assistant Director - Human Resources
Tyrene Morgans Associate Director - Supply Chain Management
Julia McMahon* Manager – Social Impact
Kristy Pressly Vice President – General Counsel & Risk Management
Mark Reid Director – Golf & Grounds Maintenance
Rob Robbins** Director – Rooms Division
Stewart Shapiro Manager – Food Safety
*Committee Chairperson
**Committee Co-chairperson
“Being part of the Environmental Impact Team has been a deeply fulfilling experience, enriching both my professional and personal life. It’s empowering to contribute to The Breakers’ culture where we value sustainability. Together, we take concrete actions to reduce our footprint. We are not only preserving our environment but also fostering a sense of shared responsibility and pride within our team.”
Laureta Cromer Safety & Claims Specialist
The Breakers Palm Beach
EDUCATION & TRAINING
NEW IN 2024
Breakers Environmental Sustainability Training
This educational, goal-oriented program focuses on three crucial environmental pillars: water, waste and energy. It was designed in partnership with West Palm Beach-based FAU Pine Jog - a LEED-Certified Gold Facility dedicated to developing, researching, and disseminating services to cultivate environmentally educated and engaged communities.
Pine Jog’s programs foster awareness and action that impact more than 35,000 individuals annually in and around Palm Beach County.
This collaboration aims to empower Breakers’ team members to actively participate in the property’s sustainability journey for the future benefit of the company and surrounding communities.
FOOD SUSTAINABILITY
Local Sourcing
The Breakers proudly sources and serves essential produce from area farms during Florida’s growing season (November through May). The resort also strives to purchase fresh, locally-caught and responsibly-fished or farmed seafood.
Organic Herb Garden
The Breakers cultivates a variety of herbs (basil, tarragon, rosemary and several variations of mint), as well as other naturally harvested ingredients on a yearround basis for use in the hotel’s 10 restaurants. The 2,000 square foot garden is a collaboration between the chefs, landscaping team and procurement staff, whose horticulture expertise and eco-friendly best practices produce a plethora of edible plants.
These aromatic greens are 100% organically grown (no synthetic chemicals are used). Natural processes, such as composting, allow the food to flourish in harmony with the surrounding environment.
PARTNERSHIPS
Eminence Organic Skin Care®
A select partner since 2017, The Spa at The Breakers is proud to feature Eminence Organic Skin Care®. For every product purchased for treatment and/or guest use, a new tree is planted and a percentage of proceeds supports Eminence Kids Foundation - providing healthy organic meals to kids with cancer.
Number of trees to date that have been planted on behalf of The Breakers
Marine Education Initiative
This non-profit utilizes aquaponics to grow fresh produce and fish to combat food insecurity in South Florida. Over the course of the summer, Breakers’ volunteers helped harvest the produce which was donated to local food pantries.
Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches. It provides restaurants with the tools and resources needed to make sustainable choices, which aid in the conservation of coastlines and marine ecosystems.
3,419
In 2022, The Breakers joined GSN Planet, a nonprofit trade association that provides education, resources and gatherings for the spa & wellness industry. Through this partnership, The Breakers fosters relationships and shares knowledge with other companies that strive to promote sustainability through responsible business practices, in addition to minimizing the environmental effects from operations.
All 10 restaurants within The Breakers’ dining collection are certified as Ocean Friendly. This coveted accreditation indicates that each establishment follows proper recycling and water conservation practices, features reusable tableware and has discontinued the use of expanded polystyrene products and single-use plastics such as bags, straws and bottles.
The Mang Foundation
The Breakers partners with The Mang Foundation to assist with various mangrove restoration projects. Team members volunteer to re-pot young tropical trees for distribution around the state, which help to protect Florida’s coastline.
GSN Planet
RECYCLING
Clean The World
Now more than ever, simple hand washing is vital to reduce the spread of infection and disease, which claim the lives of millions of people each year. Since 2011, Clean the World has recycled The Breakers’ partially used soaps and bottled amenities that would otherwise be discarded and distributes them to domestic homeless shelters and impoverished countries experiencing health and hygiene disparities. This effort not only helps the global community, it protects the environment, reduces waste and preserves natural resources.
2024 Clean the World Stats
Pounds of Soap & Bottled Amenities
Pounds of Recycled Plastic
655
600
Clean the World Stats over the course of our partnership:
Bars of Soap Collected
24,299 lbs
Bars of Soap Distributed 133,071
Courtesy of Clean The World
Responsible Procurement
The Breakers remains dedicated to advancing its recycling initiatives, minimizing consumption - particularly plastic - and procuring eco-friendly, sustainable products throughout the resort. Highlights include:
Marine Biodegradable & Eco-Product
Corn Straws: replace plastic straws annually
Aluminum Cans: reduce plastic bottle usage per year
WATER CONSERVATION
Reverse Osmosis
To protect one of the world’s most precious resources, The Breakers has an on-site reverse osmosis facility that pumps undrinkable well water (located 1,000 feet below the surface) and converts it into irrigated water for our Ocean Course and golf grounds.
1.6M+
Sustainability Filter
300K Units
When considering new renovations, purchases and discards, our team is encouraged to pass all initiatives through a Sustainability Filter to ensure decisions meet the standards we strive to uphold.
The team explores all donation and responsible reuse opportunities.
Water Filtration
To reduce the use of bottled water, each of The Breakers’ 534 guest rooms & suites feature a filtered water faucet for drinking.
Annual Gallons Saved
FOR THE GREATER GOOD
“At The Breakers, what truly sets us apart is our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our team and the community we serve. We take immense pride in advancing social impact through various volunteer initiatives and sustainability programs. By fostering an environment where employees thrive, we collaboratively create lasting, positive change.”
Julia McMahon Manager - Social Impact
The Breakers Palm Beach