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MEET WITH PURPOSE CHECKLIST EVENT BASICS PLANNING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Engage attendees early, and network. r Choose an electronic conference app to enable

à Nourish locally. Did you know that agriculture is

paperless communications with attendees and enable networking. r Establish sustainable event basics such as it will be paperless, will minimize or eliminate single-use plastics, and will be Styrofoam-free and carbon neutral (with high-quality certified carbon credits). r Distribute invitations digitally. r Integrate sustainable travel tips into all communications, from pre-event messaging to Master of Ceremony (MC) remarks. r Provide meeting participants with specific tips to reduce their environmental footprints while traveling, such as: à Pack lighter. Be sure to confirm the dress code, so you pack what you need! Did you know that packing lighter reduces airline emissions? Remove that third pair of shoes or that extra jacket to reduce the weight. à Use electronics. Check in to airlines and Hilton properties online to reduce paper and plastic waste. à Reduce waste. Bring your own reusable water bottle instead of plastic water bottles.

one of the leading sources of emissions? While dining, choose locally sourced, plant-based foods, or more veggies where available. à Leave the soap. Did you know that Hilton recycled 2.3M+ bars of soap in 2022? Leave the used soap visible for housekeeping, as it will be recycled! à Toss the paper. If printed materials are needed during the conference, reduce the size and number, print double-sided and use recycled paper. à Ditch the plastic. Instead of plastic keys, access your room with Digital Key using the Hilton Honors app. Membership is free at joinhonors.com. à Arrive greener. When possible, ride-share with colleagues, request hybrids, EVs or sedans rather than gas-fueled taxis, rental cars or SUVs, or consider using public transportation. r Provide attendees with the most environmentally friendly means of ground transportation available to arrive at the event. Provide EV charging information, if available, or consider hybrid taxi or group van (carpool) options. r Provide attendees with maps or instructions to walk or use public transportation, where available.

THE HOTEL STAY SUSTAINABLE TRAVELER EXPERIENCE (where available)

Encourage travelers to keep an eye out for sustainability during their travels and encourage more environmentally friendly choices to join us in our collective journey, including: r Use the Hilton App to check in prior to arrival, and

r If watching TV, notice that the hotel’s internal

use Digital Key instead of requesting plastic keys. (Not a Hilton Honors member? Join for free at joinhonors.com!) r Use bulk amenity pumps in showers. r Leave the soap bars to be recycled. r Bring your own water bottle and eliminate the use of single-use plastic bottled items in the room. Be on the lookout for hydration stations as you travel! r Use the recycle bins in the guestroom and throughout the property. Request clear signage to emphasize correct bins for trash or recycling in the meeting space.

channel might feature videos about Hilton’s ESG strategy, Travel with Purpose. r When checking out, do so via the phone, Hilton App or front desk with paperless checkout.