Environmental Impact

Through climate action and destination stewardship, we intend to pave the way to a net-zero future for our company and the global travel and tourism industry.

We recognize our critical responsibility to protect our planet and preserve the beautiful destinations in which we operate for generations to come. Since 2009, we have used our award-winning LightStay system to measure, report and improve our environmental impact across our global portfolio of managed and franchised hotels. We are proud to be taking a leadership position in fighting climate change, as the first major hotel company to establish science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. We are also taking major steps toward reducing our environmental footprint through our Watts, Water and Waste programs.

Paving the Way to Net Zero

Addressing Climate Change

We are committed to leading the hospitality industry toward a net-zero economy and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. Hilton is proud to have been the first major hotel company to set science-based carbon targets aligned with climate science and the Paris Climate Agreement, and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). To learn more about our approach to climate action and destination stewardship, please click below.

Learn more on p. 17-18 of our 2021 ESG Report

Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands became the first international brand hotel to debut in the Faroe Islands, adopting the archipelago’s own sustainable tourism strategy and prioritizing a minimal environmental footprint.

Watts

Energy Efficiency

We believe we can achieve our energy goals through a relentless focus on energy efficiency, which will both reduce utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions from our hotels around the world. We have pledged to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity by 61% by 2030.

Learn more on p. 19-20 of our 2021 ESG Report

An LED lighting project at the Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, illuminates the iconic Wright Bar. LEDs provide high quality and efficient lighting.

Water

Water Stewardship

Recognizing water as one of the world’s most precious resources, we are focused on driving holistic water stewardship across our value chain. Hilton is committed to reducing our water use intensity by 50% by 2030, and implementing 20 context-based water stewardship pilots in areas of top water risk. To learn more about our approach to water stewardship and how we are tackling water challenges facing the industry, please click below.

Learn more on p. 21-22 of our 2021 ESG Report

By focusing on holistic water conservation strategies and operational efficiencies, Rome Cavelieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, reduced water consumption by 20% over three years.

Waste

Reducing Waste

Hilton is committed to reducing waste and driving towards a circular economy. Waste prevention, recycling, and food upcycling and donation are all key components of creating a greener hospitality industry. We have pledged to reduce our waste, including food waste, by 50% by 2030. Our waste reduction strategy seeks to decrease the overall amount of waste produced in our hotels, while taking steps to divert remaining waste from landfill through donation, recycling, composting, energy from waste incineration and other opportunities.

Learn more on p. 23-24 of our 2021 ESG Report.

In our effort to reduce single-use plastics, Canopy by Hilton properties offer guests refillable water pitchers and filtered water dispensers.