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STARWOOD - SUSTAINABLE MEETING PRACTICES
Starwood is committed to doing the right thing for the environment, our guests, our meeting planners, and for the communities in which we operate. Sustainability is one of the key investments we have made at Starwood. We have created an integrated, holistic approach that carries through our hotel development, our operating principles, and our community partnerships. We are particularly excited to launch our Sustainable Meeting Practices. This program will help you meet your sustainability goals and it will help us reach ours.
Thank you for your business and support which has allowed us to continue to innovate.
Denise Coll, President, North America Hotel Operations
What's New
03/22/10
Starwood announces Spring Sales Promotion, donating to reforestation efforts by Conservation International for every qualifying event booked. Contact a sales representative today for more details.
04/01/10
Over 100 North America hotels have achieved or are pursuing third-party environmental certifications. Click here for a list of certifications as of April 1st.
05/03/10
Starwood launches multi-tiered partnership with Conservation International. Click here to view the press release.
From clutter free meetings to paperless billing, The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa executes sustainable meetings: beginning with Pre-Planning through Fond Fair-well. Some of Diplomat’s planet saving initiatives include single stream recycling programs, water stations instead of bottled water, and green consumption report cards for client take-away. Our goal is to ensure your meetings are a “sustainable” success.
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Sustainable Meetings Overview
Starwood's sustainability program meets the needs of our customers, while reducing the impact of our business on the environment. We are excited to highlight our Sustainable Meeting Practices, which integrate environmental and social responsibility into the meeting process. The Sustainable Meeting Practices currently in place in our North America hotels* fall into five core areas:
Paperless Meeting Planning
- We provide electronic sales tools during the meeting planning process to conserve paper – including sales proposals, menu selection, room list creation, and reservation cross check
Sustainable Meeting Services
- When using printed material, post-consumer recycled paper products are incorporated into your meeting and double-sided printing is available
- Recycled content paper flip charts and environmentally friendly non-paper supplies are available upon request
- We utilize non-paper resources such as LED signage and white boards
- We have a selection of either potted plants or organically grown flowers
- Access to green transportation services is available
- We provide recycling bins in all meeting spaces
Sustainable F&B Practices
- We incorporate sustainable food options into the meeting menu
- Meeting spaces can be designed using tables that do not require table coverings; if table coverings are preferred, we recommend reusable alternatives such as cloth
- We use china service to reduce the waste normally created using disposable products; if disposable food packaging is preferred, we utilize environmentally friendly options
- Our condiments are provided in bulk dispensers to reduce waste
- We offer environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional bottled water
- We can donate leftover food from your meeting
Impact Assessment Tools
- The Meeting Impact Report that we generate provides a tool to demonstrate the impact of your meeting on the environment
Socially Conscious Activities
- We offer the opportunity for your attendees to give back to the local community through team-building and/or volunteer activities
*All SMP elements may not be available in every area or at every property. Please check with the convention service team to confirm availability.