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sustainable practices along the way .
A few recent examples include transitioning to on-screen / in-room digital signage and eliminating printed menus and directories , providing our hotels with a more hygienic , cost-effective , and sustainable response to North America ’ s dwindling paper supply .
We also re-engineered our brand menu offerings to incorporate ( and spotlight !) local flavors and ingredients , delivered straight from the source . This shift simultaneously served to address ingredient shortages , enhance the guest experience , reduce transportation costs , and lessen our environmental impact , all while increasing our social impact in the communities where our partnering properties are owned and operated .
We developed new partnerships with suppliers of plant-based proteins as a reflection of our guests ’ evolving tastes and the imperative to reduce our collective carbon footprint .
Moving forward , we believe we are better positioned than anyone else in the hospitality supply chain industry to effectively introduce changes of this nature . That ’ s because HSM has perpetually held an obsession with cost , quality , and logistics . Our experts consistently see , and seek out , new opportunities to take a deeper dive , expand our network , and rise to the next occasion by introducing new levels of efficiency and added value for our global customer base .
How do Hilton ’ s practices reflect its environmental responsibilities ? Integral to Hilton ’ s environmental , social and governance ( EGS ) strategic framework , Travel with Purpose , is a commitment to drive responsible travel and tourism globally while enhancing the long-term value of our company . Across our global portfolio , Hilton has set ambitious goals that are continually re-evaluated to align with the latest developments in climate science . Our 2030 goals are paving the way to netzero operations through climate action and destination stewardship . From goals to reduce waste and water usage by 50 percent to
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