The FINANCIAL -- Kimberly-Clark Professional is the first product supplier to receive the honor, which recognizes organizations that help Marriott reach its environmental sustainability goals worldwide, according to Marriott.

Building on more than 20 years of energy conservation experience, Marriott is committed to protecting the environment.  The company’s Spirit To Preserve environmental strategy calls for:  greening our multi-billion supply chain; further reducing energy and water consumption by 25 percent per available room by 2017; expanding our portfolio of green hotels and buildings and green hotel development tenfold over the next four years; educating and inspiring employees and guests to support the environment; and investing in innovative, large-scale conservation projects worldwide.

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