The renowned hotel, located in the heart of Business Bay, has launched a series of programmes and activities to promote environmental responsibility and help reduce its impact on the planet.
Dubai, UAE September 2024: Dedicated to environmental responsibility and sustainable practises, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay is built on an ethos of thoughtful hospitality. Not only aiming to enhance guests’ experiences but also to contribute to a better world, the hotel has already earned itself a well-established reputation for its proactive approach to sustainability and its social impact. In line with Travel with Purpose, Hilton’s global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, the hotel has recently undertaken several social activities, implemented in-house sustainable practices, and introduced initiatives to celebrate Plastic Free Month.
The hotel has implemented several ongoing measures to reduce plastic consumption including replacing plastic bottles with glass ones throughout the property, using paper straws, and providing eco-friendly amenities like pencils with seeds in meeting rooms. Additionally, the hotel has established a water bottling plant within its premises, aiming for zero plastic bottle waste in alignment with the Dubai Can initiative.
Over the years, the hotel has appointed some incredible sustainability champions, who have participated in several desert cleanups and tree-planting efforts. In the Al Quoz area, a team from the hotel previously collaborated with Dubai Municipality during a massive clean-up effort, which received invaluable support and acknowledgement from the municipality. During Earth Week 2024, the hotel’s team committee, which is dedicated to environmental stewardship, joined forces with Emirates Wildlife Society-WWF to restore Wadi Al Shees in Sharjah’s natural beauty after heavy rains, while they also led a beautifying project, aimed at enhancing the composition and visual aesthetics of Al Qudra Desert during Earth Week 2023.
The hotel has also recently joined hands with the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) to combat desertification and soil depletion. As part of this collaboration, the team is collecting paper in all departments with the goal of recycling at least 1,000kg to support afforestation campaigns. This project takes inspiration from the ongoing “Year of Sustainability” initiative in the UAE with the hotel aiming to achieve its own sustainability milestones in line with this worthy cause.
A proud contributor to several global environmental sustainability initiatives, including recently planting 100 mangrove saplings, which are known to help combat climate change because they can store more carbon per unit area than any other ecosystem on Earth, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay takes its environmental stewardship seriously. To combat over-reliance on paper, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay has implemented e-registration via iPads to promote paperless check-in and check-out procedures. Additionally, they support the use of QR codes within the hotel to further minimise paper usage.
Through its energy conservation efforts, the hotel has installed 57.24 KWp solar PV panels on its rooftop, generating approximately 8,400 kWh of energy per month. They are also minimising waste in the restaurant by using advanced technology like the Winnow food waste reduction system and composting all food waste offsite. The hotel’s “No Bin” days in the team member cafeteria, the Clean Plate Challenge, and embracing the Fresh On Table initiative, where the team curates menus with locally sourced ingredients, further highlight its dedication to reducing waste.
“From energy reduction to waste management and community engagement, our hotel is committed to creating a lasting positive impact on our community and environment,” said Hany Ahmed, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay. “Through our various initiatives, we aim to inspire both our guests and team members to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle and contribute to a greener future.”
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay remains dedicated to leading the way in sustainability and environmental responsibility. Through its comprehensive ESG efforts, the hotel is aiming to make significant strides toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
About Hilton:
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,800 properties and more than 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 195 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About DoubleTree by Hilton :
DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of over 680 hotels with more than 156,000 rooms across 57 countries and territories. For more than 55 years, DoubleTree by Hilton has continued to be a symbol of comfort for business and leisure travelers around the world, from welcoming guests with its iconic, warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, to serving the local community. DoubleTree by Hilton offers contemporary accommodations and amenities, including unique food and beverage experiences, state-of-the-art fitness offerings and meetings and events spaces. Experience a positive stay at DoubleTree by Hilton by booking at doubletree.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about DoubleTree by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/doubletree, and follow the brand on Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Travel with Purpose:
Travel with Purpose is Hilton’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy to advance responsible travel and tourism globally. Through Travel with Purpose, we seek to create positive environmental and social impact across our operations, supply chain and communities. We track, analyze and report the impact of Hilton’s portfolio of hotels through LightStay, our award-winning ESG performance measurement and management system. Travel with Purpose capitalizes on Hilton’s global scale to serve as an engine of opportunity in the communities where we operate and pave the way to a more sustainable future for the hospitality industry. Our strategy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about Travel with Purpose at https://esg.hilton.com/.
