MEET WITH PURPOSE
The Meet with Purpose program was launched to help clients create meaningful change in both the attendee experience and within the communities they visit.
Inspired by the connections we make through global travel, Hilton practices hospitality in more sustainable and impactful ways than ever before. Our Meet with Purpose offerings allow clients to:
1. GATHER SUSTAINABLY
Based on your Meeting Impact Calculator report, Hilton can neutralize the CO2 emissions on your behalf by securing carbon credits with ClimeCo that go towards carbon reduction projects. This option is provided in select hotels.
2. NOURISH ATTENDEES AND COMMUNITIES
Food donation practices are available at hundreds of participating Hilton hotels globally, feeding more than 160,000 people each year. Reach out to your Hilton Worldwide Sales representative or hotel contact to create sustainable menus and incorporate food donation into your program.
3. IMPACT THE DESTINATION
LightStay is Hilton’s award-winning and proprietary program that allows every hotel to measure and manage their carbon, waste, water, energy, and other environmental performance factors. LightStay reporting offers a snapshot of Hilton’s environmental and social impact globally at both the property level and companywide.
Hilton has been named a Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years, and we are the only global hospitality brand featured on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, ranked in both 2020 and 2021.
Our packages are designed to increase meeting satisfaction through team-building experiences that often benefit local charities making a positive impact on the attendee and the local community. For example, attendees will enjoy giving and receiving a pair of socks as part of the Meet with Purpose Sole Mates activation.
4. MEASURE YOUR IMPACT
Our LightStay and Meeting Impact Calculator Report generates a customized estimate of your event’s environmental impact, using the hotel’s consumption data to project the total carbon emissions, energy use, water, and waste for your event.
The customized forecast is created pre-event and provides you with suggestions to reduce your event’s projected carbon footprint. The post-event report provides an itemized measurement of the event’s overall impact.
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Reports and Collaterals available
1. GATHER SUSTAINABLY
By choosing Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia you are implicitly contributing to the improvement and sustainment of the local community and environment.
Gather in a more sustainable way and reduce your impact on the destination
PLANNING AND COMMUNICATIONS
TIPS FOR ORGANIZERS
Engage attendees early, and network via an electronic conference app to enable paperless communications with attendees and enable networking
Distribute invitations digitally
Integrate sustainable travel tips into all communications, from pre-event messaging to Master of Ceremony (MC) remarks
Provide meeting participants with specific tips to reduce their environmental footprints while traveling, such as: Pack lighter. Be sure to confirm the dress code, so your attendees will pack only what they need! Did you know that packing lighter reduces airline emissions?
Use electronics. Check in to airlines and Hilton properties online to reduce paper and plastic waste
Email the Meeting Impact Report to the person at your organization who leads the preparation of its annual ESG report
DURING THE MEETING
TIPS FOR ORGANIZERS
Reduce waste. Bring your own reusable water bottle instead of plastic water bottles. Leave the soap. Did you know that Hilton recycled 1.6M bars of soap in 2021? Leave the used soap visible for housekeeping, as it will be recycled!
Toss the paper. If printed materials are needed during the conference, reduce the size and number, print double-sided and use recycled paper.
Arrive greener. When possible, ride-share with colleagues, request hybrids, EVs or sedans rather than gasfueled taxis, rental cars or SUVs, or consider using public transportation
Use electronics. Check in to airlines and Hilton properties online to reduce paper and plastic waste
Use the recycle bins in the guestroom and throughout the property
Reduce leading sources of building emissions and enjoy our beautiful Outdoor Spaces
During the event, project the Meeting Impact Report on screen. It will provide impactful data points
OUR CONTRIBUTION IN THE HOTEL
Hilton App to manage your check-in and check-out to reduce paper waste
Digital Keys
Bulk Guest Room amenities
EV recharging available
Bike rental on the spot
Electric buggies to facilitate the moving within the resort
Electric cars available for transfers. Upon charge
Filters cleaned/changed program
Night Manager checks to avoid energy waste (lights, AC, etc.)
Recycle soap bars program
Meeting Impact Calculator Report available upon request. It will provide you an overview of how much energy, water and waste generation, and the carbon emissions anticipated. Request a report before the event to estimate the environmental footprint and after the event actualizes for accuracy. Use this number to determine the total emissions generated by the event.
OUR CONTRIBUTION IN THE MEETING ROOM
Plastic-free meetings
Chillers off/adjust temperature set points
Air Handling Units temperature set points and operational timings
2. NOURISH YOUR ATTENDEES AND COMMUNITIES
TIPS FOR ORGANIZERS
Request snacks served in bulk to reduce plastic waste
For breaks, request food that does not require utensils (e.g., sandwiches or wraps, veggies, dips, etc.)
Request food buffet-style rather than a “boxed lunch” form, when available, to reduce packaging waste
Reduce waste. Bring your own reusable water bottle instead of plastic water bottles
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Meeting Impact Calculator Report available upon Request. I will provide you an overview of how much energy, water and waste generation, and the carbon emissions anticipated Request a report before the event to estimate the environmental footprint and after the event actualizes for accuracy. Use this number to determine the total emissions generated by the event.
Vegan menu available
Eliminated plastic straws
Eggs from free-range farming
Meat conform with sustainability practices
Nourish locally. Did you know that agriculture is one of the leading sources of emissions? While dining, choose locally sourced, plant-based foods, or more veggies where available.
3. IMPACT THE DESTINATION
Leave the community better because you are there!
Travel can bring adventure and new experiences, including the ability to support local economies and positively impact host communities. Event attendees on travel can discover local cultures, immerse themselves in their uniqueness, and contribute to their enhancements.
Take it to the next level
Choose a Team-building activity related to environment or social issues
Have an impact and take away a terrific experience.
OUR INCENTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Plant Trees with us
Farmer for one day - Help a local farmer in his daily activities
Bikes for Children - Assemble pieces of bikes together with your colleagues and donate the bikes to children from families in need
Children Parks - This activity involves building Children Parks in outdoor spaces.
4. MEASURE YOUR IMPACT
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Meeting Impact Calculator Report available upon Request. I will provide you an overview of how much energy, water and waste generation, and the carbon emissions anticipated Request a report before the event to estimate the environmental footprint and after the event actualizes for accuracy. Use this number to determine the total emissions generated by the event
LightStay Report. Available upon request
By choosing our Hotel you are implicitly contributing to our Sustainability Program Available upon request