MARRIOTT BROKE ITS PROMISE
Marriott International’s Broken Cage-Free Commitment
Marriott International pledged to eliminate cages from its global egg supply chain by the end of 2025. The commitment was meant to protect millions of hens from extreme confinement.
That deadline has passed.
Today, hens in Marriott’s supply chain remain trapped in cramped metal cages — unable to spread their wings or live free from suffering.
Marriott made a promise. It’s time to keep it.
David Marriott and a Legacy at Risk
Marriott presents itself as a family company. Its Chair of the Board, David Marriott — grandson of founder J. Willard Marriott — represents the company’s legacy.
But broken cage-free commitments and lack of transparency threaten that legacy.
A global hospitality leader should set the standard for corporate responsibility, animal welfare, and ESG accountability — not fall behind it.
Keeping this promise isn’t radical. It’s responsible leadership.
From Ritz-Carlton to Courtyard: Marriott’s Global Brands
Marriott International operates dozens of hotel brands under the Marriott portfolio, including:
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Le Méridien, Renaissance, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Moxy, and Element Hotels
Guests booking with Delta Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, or Fairfield Inn may not realize that Marriott’s corporate egg sourcing policy affects animals worldwide.
Global Protests Against Marriott International
From New York to Texas, from São Paulo to Jakarta, people are taking to the streets to hold Marriott accountable. Week after week, protests continue outside Marriott hotels and corporate offices, showing the company that the world is watching.
These actions send a clear message: Marriott cannot delay justice for animals. Until every hen is free from cages, the pressure will not stop.
CAGED FOR EGGS: WHAT THEY DON’T SHOW YOU
On factory farms, hens are confined inside wire battery cages stacked in windowless sheds. Each bird is given about the space of a sheet of paper. Many suffer broken bones, feather loss, severe stress, and untreated injuries.
This is the system Marriott pledged to leave behind.
Marriott International is the largest hotel company in the world and reported over $2 billion in profit in 2025. With its size, influence, and resources, there is no excuse for continuing to source eggs from caged hens.
Conference Planners and Corporate Events at Marriott Hotels
Organizations hosting conferences, shareholder meetings, and corporate events at Marriott properties — including JW Marriott, Sheraton, and Renaissance Hotels — should be aware of Marriott’s failure to meet its cage-free commitment.
Events held at Marriott hotels may face public protests and media scrutiny related to animal welfare concerns.
Companies committed to ESG, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility should carefully evaluate where they host their events.
EAT WITH PURPOSE
While we demand better for hens in cages, you can take action at your dinner table tonight.
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