Le sustainable development will undoubtedly be one of the key factors in the upturn in business travel. In this context Netherlands, Hilton offers companies offset the environmental impact of their meetings and events with 10 or more participants. And all free of charge, thanks to a partnership with the South Polea leading provider of carbon offsetting solutions.
Since 21 April, eight of the Group's hotels have been taking part in this initiative, most of which are located in Amsterdam These include the two Hiltons, the one in the city centre and the one at Schiphol airport, as well as the DoubleTree by Hilton Centraal Station and the luxurious Waldorf Astoria. Other establishments offering this option are the Hilton hotels in The Hague and Rotterdam, the Hilton Garden Inn in Leiden and the DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen.
In practice, to estimate the environmental impact of meetings and events, Hilton uses its LightStay performance management system to assess the energy, water, carbon and waste consumption of each meeting. Anything that cannot be reduced in terms of waste or energy consumption will be the subject of a "reduction" report.purchase of carbon credits from the South Pole Group. Funds will be allocated to a range of projects, from forest regeneration and wildlife protection to clean energy.
All these projects will support the environmental objectives that the American group has set itself as part of its Travel with Purpose 2030The aim is to halve its environmental footprint and double its social impact by 2030. " We know that our customers and guests are as determined as we are to reduce their impact on the environment." said Erwin Verhoog, Hilton's Vice President, Continental European Operations.
In addition, the new programme of hybrid meeting solutions Hilton EventReady is not just about technology, but also about the environment. Hotels are working with companies to reduce food waste through waste-free menus and surplus donation schemes. They also encourage the use of contactless digital keys for check-in and check-out to reduce the use of plastic key cards.
