Procure Impact has partnered with real estate investment and hospitality management business Highgate to advance social procurement in hotels across the latter’s portfolio.
Under the collaboration, the companies will design curated marketplaces, amenities, and guest experiences using more than 6,000 products from mission-driven suppliers, including social enterprises, brands with nonprofit partnerships, and local businesses.
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This initiative aims to provide quality hotel products while generating measurable community benefits.
Procure Impact will monitor the social impact of transactions, including tracking paid work hours created by supporting workforce-focused social enterprises.
Highgate plans to create 10,000 hours of employment each year through social procurement.
This commitment aligns with the Dignity of Work Pledge, established by Procure Impact in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), and the progress is tracked via the AHLA’s Responsible Stay platform.
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By GlobalDataHighgate principal and CEO Arash Azarbarzin said: “At Highgate, we are continually focused on elevating the guest experience across our portfolio. Through our partnership with Procure Impact, we are introducing thoughtfully curated products that meet our standards for quality and service while offering guests a deeper connection to the stories and communities behind the destinations they visit.”
Procure Impact co-founder and president Jen Collins said: “Together, we’re demonstrating that everyday purchasing decisions can create opportunity, such as fuelling jobs, supporting social missions, and strengthening communities.”
Implementation of Procure Impact’s curated programmes will begin across Highgate’s hotels this year.
Highgate operates in US gateway cities such as Miami, Boston, New York, Honolulu and San Francisco and has an expanding presence in the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America.
Procure Impact works with hospitality brands and management companies to deliver programmes supporting local suppliers and community employment.
