Updated on July 18, 2023
The short-term rental host platform distills data, insights, and action plans into a robust guide for STR operators – with a bonus prize to give back to the planet
US, April 30, 2023 – Today, to cap off Earth Month, Rent Responsibly announced the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report and Resource Guide and its new membership with 1% for the Planet.
The report brings together the insights, takeaways, and replays from 12 hours of sessions at Rent Responsibly’s recent RR Summit: People, Places, Planet virtual conference. It includes data on the latest traveler trends, practices to make STR properties more sustainable, marketing and branding strategies, video and audio replays of every session, and additional resources to support industry sustainability and responsible renting efforts.
And to celebrate its new membership to 1% for the Planet, Rent Responsibly is also hosting a special giveaway in which all who download the 2023 Sustainability Report will be entered to win $250 cash plus $250 to a 1% for the Planet environmental partner of their choice. Readers can enter the drawing and access the report here.
“We joined 1% for the Planet because responsible renting, by nature, means caring for people, places, and planet.” said David Krauss, co-founder and CEO of Rent Responsibly. “The climate crisis should be a call to action for the short-term rental industry’s entrepreneurs and innovators. We asked ourselves: what are we doing to be part of the solution? We have to be forward-footed and committed – standing on the sidelines is not an option.”
By joining, Rent Responsibly commits to donating 1% of annual sales to support organizations focused on the environment. Partners are vetted and approved based on referrals, track record, and environmental focus.
“Currently, only 3% of total philanthropy goes to the environment and, only 5% of that comes from businesses. The planet needs bigger support than this, and our growing network of business members are doing vital work to increase giving and support on-the-ground action. We’re excited to welcome Rent Responsibly to our global movement,” says Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet.
By contributing 1% of their annual sales, thousands of members have raised over $450 million to support environmental partners around the globe.
About Rent Responsibly
Founded in 2019, Rent Responsibly is the community-building and education platform for local short-term rental alliances. Our tools and alliance management services equip local leaders to build successful, self-sustaining organizations of short-term rental hosts, managers, and all other stakeholders in their communities. Together with our partners, we make it easy for leaders and members to connect, collaborate, solve common challenges, advocate for themselves, steward their communities, and rent responsibly. Learn more at RentResponsibly.org.
Media Contact:
Alexa Nota
alexa@rentresponsibly.org
About 1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. We act as an accountability partner for businesses supporting environmental partners through annual membership. We make environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling, and third-party certification.
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, our members have given over $450 million to environmental partners. Today, 1% for the Planet’s global network consists of thousands of businesses and environmental partners working toward a better future.
Look for our logo to purchase for the planet, learn more, and join at onepercentfortheplanet.org.
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Brand & Marketing Team
marketing@onepercentfortheplanet.org
Office: 802-861-0460
Cell: 603-568-0629
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