Sustainability Practices at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

As a beach hotel on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, sustainability practices are an essential part of our culture. We understand the importance of preserving our environment and minimizing our impact on it. Therefore, Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach has implemented various sustainable practices to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly behavior among guests and staff alike. We are committed to giving back to the Earth that has given us so much, because we believe that sustainability is not just a trend but a responsibility we owe to future generations. 

Property Specific Sustainability Initiatives 

  • Reusable water bottles (destination fee inclusion)  
  • FLOWATER water refill stations  
  • Bulk shower amenities to reduce single-use plastics  
  • Energy efficient LED lighting 
  • Rooftop solar panels  
  • HVAC Energy Management System  
  • VFD (Variable Frequency Drive Domestic Water Pumps)   
  • Window Tinting to reduce excess room heating  
  • Timed lighting in outdoor spaces  
  • Occupancy Sensors for office space and back-of-house areas  
  • Low-flow restroom features to conserve water  
  • Timed exhaust fans to conserve energy 

Hyatt World of Care 

For over 65 years, care has been at the heart of everything we do at Hyatt. As our world evolves and new challenges emerge, we have brought our global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy to life through World of Care. Deeply embedded across all areas of our business, World of Care is our global approach to advancing care for the planet, people, and responsible business.  

Our goals, particularly in the areas of social and environmental sustainability, were defined by understanding what is important to our colleagues, guests, customers, owners, investors, and communities. Our ongoing engagement with these stakeholders and our broader supply chain enables us to continue to evolve our strategy to address emerging needs.  

We are committed to providing regular reporting on these topics to hold ourselves accountable and enhance meaningful stakeholder engagement. The integration of World of Care into our Board oversight solidifies this commitment and the initiatives critical to advancing our World of Care priorities. 

  • Climate Change & Water Conservation: We're working toward our 2030 science-based target and advancing water conservation needs. 
  • Waste & Circularity: We're using circular economy principles to help decrease the amount of waste our hotels produce while rethinking the future of the waste that remains.  
  • Responsible Sourcing: We are working with suppliers to increase the sourcing of responsible products and services.  
  • Thriving Destinations: We recognize hotels can play a vital role in protecting, rebuilding, and revitalizing destinations around the world, including their environments and cultures. 

General Business Sustainability Practices 

Establish and pursue energy efficiency initiatives that accelerate climate and water action by elevating efficiency measures, prioritizing water conservation in drought-prone areas, and increasing the use of renewable energy and grey water.  

  • Conduct energy/water audits every five years, as specified by regional office, for capital planning and hotel conservation plans. 
  • If guests leave towels hanging for the Conserve program, these towels are left for their reuse.  
  • Conduct a third-party commissioning of the building as specified by Global Technical Standards and in coordination with the regional office.  
  • Evaluate renewable energy options. 

Reduce waste generated at the property – including food waste and single-use items – and increase recycling and composting.  

  • Expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) is not purchased.  
  • Guests have access to Hydration Stations in key public areas.  
  • Products containing plastic microbeads are not used (e.g., scrubs in spas or cleaning supplies).  
  • Water served in carafes or other reusable vessels is the default offering for meetings and events. (Meeting planners can request bottled water.)  
  • Straws are offered only upon request and environmentally preferable straws are used.  
  • Recycling is in place unless adequate services are not available in the municipality.  
  • Cotton buds (Q-tips) have paper, cardboard, or wood stems rather than plastic stems.  
  • Hotels manage food waste.  
  • Plastic covers are not used for returning cleaned items from Hyatt operated laundry or dry-cleaning, except for guest requests or items transported outside.  
  • Single-use water bottles are not purchased for back-of-house or office areas.  
  • Large format bathroom amenities.  

Prioritize selecting practices and vendors that provide products and services associated with concerns for climate change, deforestation, human rights, waste, public health, resource scarcity, biodiversity, and animal welfare.  

  • No shark fin is purchased or served
  • Eggs are cage-free globally by 2025.  

Respect local natural resources and cultural heritage; help to protect biodiversity and animal welfare; address water risks; minimize pollution; and advance climate resilience.  

  • No outdoor balloon releases.  
  • No untreated sewage is discharged to the environment.  
  • Appropriate animal welfare and wildlife protection procedures are developed with experts if animal-related entertainment takes place at the hotel or through a supported venue, or if the hotel houses animals on property.  
  • Renovations adhere to the Sustainability chapter in the Global Technical Standards.  
  • No use of endangered species for entertainment, decoration, or any other uses.  
  • Implement action on at least one initiative that helps address locally relevant environmental issues.