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921 Southwest 6th Avenue - Portland - Oregon
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  • 3 Star Rating
  • Property rated as 'Average'
  • 4 Leaf Green Rating
  • Property Audit Overview:
    There are 106 properties currently listed in Portland. At this time there are 15 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 9 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Hilton Portland and Executive Tower has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

    To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Hilton Portland and Executive Tower completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Hilton Portland and Executive Tower employs 48 eco-initiatives.

    For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Hilton Portland and Executive Tower please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
    Eco Memberships and Certifications:
    Green Seal - Member

     Contact:  Green Seal
    1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW - Suite 827
    Washington, DC United States 20036-5525
    phone: 202-872-6400
    email: greenseal@greenseal.org

    Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
    Property's Green Team Leader:
          Doug Brecht - 503-220-2671

    Mailing Address:
          921 Southwest 6th Avenue
          Portland, OR US 97204

    Energy Improvements: - State-of-the-art HVAC cooling tower - 85% high-efficiency natural gas boiler - Internal escalator turned off between 11pm and 6 am

    Recycling & Composting: - Custom recycling bag asking guest to participate in our efforts - Used shampoo/conditioner bottles, older furnishings, linens, curtains, dishware and bedding donated to a local shelter - Composting of all food waste

    Waste Minimization: - Copy machines defaulted to double-sided printing - Automatic paper towel dispensers in employee bathrooms

    Green Conferences: - Local, organic and vegetarian options available - Left-over food is composted or donated to a local farm/charity - Condiments served in bulk - Extra exhibit materials distributed to charitable organizations - website menus replace hard copies

    Coming Soon: - Gray water faucets to be installed for outdoor cleaning - "Green" floor with enhanced sustainable services - Seafood Watch parnership with the Monterey bay Aquarium

      
      
    Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
    921 Southwest 6th Avenue - Portland - Oregon
    Environmental Initiatives
    Green Promotion
     The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management
     The property has an on-site Green Team
     The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting
     The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives
     The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property advertising, property signage, property vendors, guestroom signage, closed circuit hotel TV
     Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification program
    Staff Education & Monitoring
     New staff eco-orientation
     Eco-incentive programs for staff
     Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staff
    Guest Education & Follow-up
     Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in
    Philanthropic
     Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Oregon Natural Step Network, Northwest Environmental Business Council, Columbia Land Trust
    Energy Conservation
     Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas
     Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting
     Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: storage areas
     HVAC motion control sensors or card key system installed
    Water Conservation
     Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays
     Towels reuse option for multiple night stays
     Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow showerheads, low volume toilets, motion sensor public faucets
     Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures
    Recycling
     Recycle containers located inside guestrooms
     Recycle containers located around property common areas
     Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas
     Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items
     Compostable disposable service items utilized
     Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilized
    Cleaning & Environment
     Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning
     Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry
     Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning
     Entire property is non-smoking
     Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
     Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on property
    Environmental Purchasing
     Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products
     Preference given to purchase from local vendors
     Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers

    Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
    921 Southwest 6th Avenue - Portland - Oregon
     
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