Hilton initiatives target environmental and social concerns

Hilton Hotels recently unveiled companywide initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact across its more than 5,300 properties. The hotelier said it will also boost its support of human concerns programs across the globe.

By 2030 Hilton said it will reduce its carbon emissions by 61 percent through a variety of programs such as sustainable food and supply sourcing along with water consumption and waste reduction plans. Hilton already just announced that it will remove plastic straws at all of its properties across Asia Pacific by the end of the year. It will also transition away from using plastic bottles in its meeting and event spaces. In addition, the hotelier plans to expand its existing soap recycling program in all of its hotels.

To support human concerns, Hilton will contribute 10 million volunteer hours towards local issues such as utilizing its culinary teams to work with local food banks or its housekeeping teams to work with local shelters. Hilton said it will double donations supporting natural disaster relief along with its funding of local initiatives and programs that assist women and children worldwide. Company officials also plan to increase support of local and small minority-owned businesses.