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Hilton, Oatly Advance Case for Carbon Labeling Food
The vocal oatmilk brand is calling for mandatory climate labeling of food in the UK; and the global hotel chain now has carbon-labeled menus at 30 UK properties. ... View More
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Unveils Five-Year, Net-Positive Industry Strategy
The Alliance’s vision for net-positive hospitality includes standardizing sustainability metrics across the industry and a shared vision for giving back to destination communities more than it takes. ... View More
First-of-Its-Kind Methodology Provides Standard for Measuring Food Waste Across Hotel Chains
Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International collaborated with WWF and Greenview on the industry-wide waste-measurement methodology. ... View More
Will We Get Closer to Circularity in 2020?
While the concept of a circular economy has made its way into the public consciousness; unfortunately, as of 2018, circularity globally is only at 9%. In order for circularity to deliver on its potential in this decade, we’ll need to see more of ... View More
A Cleaner, ‘Greener’ World: Hilton Expands Soap Recycling for Global Handwashing Day
Hilton properties have collectively recycled four million pounds of soap, resulting in 11 million soap bars being distributed to communities in need in 127 countries. Starting today, soap recycling is now a brand standard across over 5,300 Hilton pro... View More
How Brands Are Influencing Better Behaviors, Legislation, Supply Chains
On the fourth and final day of SB’19 Detroit, a host of brands shared lessons learned from efforts to engage stakeholders on a variety of topics — from more sustainable food choices and healthier masculinity to much-needed changes in policy. ... View More
Energy Building for Sustainable Brands '19 Detroit
Sustainable Brands reveals program, networking and activity highlights for its upcoming global flagship conference: SB’19 Detroit. ... View More
Hilton Challenges Its Hospitality Teams to Step Up Soap Recycling
Hilton is ramping up its soap-collecting efforts around the world, with a goal of recycling 1 million bars for Clean the World to distribute on Global Handwashing Day (October 15). ... View More
How WWF, Hilton Are Beating Hospitality Food Waste
If you’re visiting a hotel this holiday season for either work or pleasure, take a moment to observe the way food is prepared and served at the buffet or your holiday party dinner. Is it presented in abundance? Are people taking more than they can ... View More
Trending: Single-Use Plastics Continue to be Tossed – By Brands, Nations Imposing Bans
It’s a tough time to be a plastic straw producer. Over the past few months, it seems the message has broken through that plastic straws are harmful to the environment – and marine life in particular – that phase outs and bans are warranted. ... View More
Hilton Targets Plastics, Science-Based Targets in Journey to Halve Impacts by 2030
Like many large companies, Hilton has been steadily improving its sustainability performance one step at a time. ... View More
Don’t Put Vegetables in the Corner: A Q&A with Behavioral Science Researcher Linda Bacon
New research out of the London School of Economics should wake up many in the food industry. In a first-of-its-kind experiment, Linda Bacon – a graduate student in behavioral science and former Global Strategy Director at Mars, Incorporated – tes... View More
WWF, AHLA, Rockefeller Foundation Kick Off Pilot to Curb Hotel Food Waste
Food waste is increasingly garnering attention from governments, businesses and private individuals as its impact on both environmental health, food security as well as bottom lines — companies that invest in reducing food waste can expect a 14:1 R... View More
630 Companies, Investors Tell Trump: Continue Accelerating a Low-Carbon Economy
More than 530 companies and 100 investors – from iconic Fortune 500 firms to small family-owned businesses – are calling on the Trump administration and the new Congress to continue to support policies to accelerate a low-carbon future that will ... View More
How the Better Buying Lab Aims to Accelerate Demand for Sustainable Food
The latest food trend isn’t a particular cuisine or exotic ingredient; it’s sustainability. Nearly 75 percent of Americans think sustainability is important when deciding what food to buy. The food industry has noticed. In Britain, close to half ... View More
Hilton, Whole Foods Go Head to Head on Energy Efficiency in DOE Reality Series
This week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP,” a three-episode web-based reality series in which Hilton Worldwide and Whole Foods Market swap energy-management teams at their facilities in San Franc... View More
#BusinessCase: Hilton's Global Activation on Sustainability Has Saved It $550M Since 2009
Four years after launching its corporate responsibility strategy, Travel with Purpose, Hilton Worldwide says its investments in global partnerships and sustainability programs is not only driving positive social impact, but also supporting long-term ... View More
Report: Hotel ‘Greenwashing’ is Off-Putting to Customers
Greenwashing practices, combined with claims of corporate social responsibility, have reduced the trust of U.S. consumers who are increasingly recognizing hotels’ green claims may be self-serving, according to a new study in the Journal of Contempo... View More
Trending: Uber, Airbnb Optimizing User Experience Through Smart Partnerships
Not a day goes by that we don’t hear some mention of “the sharing economy” these days, partly because of continued smart moves from the companies creating and riding the wave.First, on-demand ride service Uber recently announced a partnership w... View More
Hilton, WWF Partner to Improve Sustainability in Hospitality Industry
Hilton Worldwide today announced an initial three-year commitment with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce its impact on the environment. ... View More
