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- Reducing energy consumption from direct operations by 20 percent
- Reducing CO2 emissions by 20 percent
- Reducing output of waste by 20 percent
- Reducing water consumption by 10 percent.

Hilton has already begun to green its hotel operations. Through the introduction of carbon-free electricity at its facilities in the U.K. and Ireland, Hilton says it reduced CO2 emissions in participating Hilton hotels by more than 64,000 tons, or 56 percent of its carbon footprint. The company says it has also reduced its energy and water consumption 10 percent over the last two years.

In addition to these measurable targets, Hilton is also committing to focus on some high-impact areas that offer huge potential for long-term benefits. Those areas include:

Sustainable buildings & operations which includes: the advancement of sustainable design & construction, Hotel Operations, Chemical Management, & Purchasing
The advancement of renewable energy as a viable, cost effective source of power for our hotels globally.

In the past year, Hilton Hotels Corporation conducted a thorough assessment of its global operations with the goal of identifying current impacts, and creating a strategy to define, galvanize and build sustainability into the business. To lead this effort, HHC brought in Blu Skye Sustainability Consulting, led by company founder and CEO Jib Ellison. Blu Skye visited a cross-section of Hilton Family hotels, interviewed various business units and analyzed the company’s operating procedures. As a result of these efforts, corporate and brand management teams, together with Blu Skye, were able to identify specific areas of focus to build the company’s sustainability framework focusing on short and long term value creation. “Hilton is building on its strong history of environmental stewardship by launching these ambitious goals,” said Ellison. “Their comprehensive sustainability strategy has put them on a path to leadership in the hospitality industry.”