GlobeNewswire Inc | Nov 23, 2021 04:30PM EST

November 23, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels& Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST), the nations largest lodging real estate investment trust(the Company),has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the third year in a row, maintaining its position as a global sustainability leader. Additionally, the Companyhas beenincluded in the DJSI North America for thefifthconsecutive year.

The DJSI World is comprised of corporate leaders in global sustainability across all industries and represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic and environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.The Company was one of only five U.S. real estate companies to make this prestigious list.

At Host, we have integrated corporate responsibility into everything we do, said Joanne Hamilton, executive vice president of human resources and corporate responsibility. We are proud to be recognized on the DJSI World for the third time, which is a testament to our long-standing commitment and holistic approach to corporate responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to address critical issues around climate, inclusion, community, health and well-being.

This achievement builds on a number of recent ESG milestones:

-- Issued third green bond, raising an aggregate total of $1.85 billion to invest in sustainability projects and LEED-certified hotels -- Introduced new ESG materiality matrix and assessed biodiversity and human rights risks -- Established first-generation social targets, including two diversity-related targets and one employee engagement target -- Launched the Companys diversity and inclusion program and womens employee resource group and participated in the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion coalition

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)is a family of benchmarks on sustainable business practices, measuring the performance of the worlds largest and leading publicly listed companies in terms of their economic, environmental and social impact.For more information, please visit theDJSI website.

To learn more aboutthe Companyscommitment toCorporate Responsibilityalong with our strong results, performance and progress,view the2021 Corporate Responsibility ReportandtheCorporate Responsibility pagesonthe Companywebsite.

ABOUT HOST HOTELS& RESORTS

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 75 properties inthe United Statesand five properties internationally totaling approximately 45,400 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, Fairmont, Hilton, Four Seasons, Swisstel, ibisand Novotel, as well as independent brands. For additional information, please visit the Companys website atwww.hosthotels.com.

Jaime MarcusInvestor Relations(240) 744-5117ir@hosthotels.com