JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong’s Meeting Impact Report provides clear data on sustainability metrics, helping planners track progress.
As sustainability surges in global importance, the meetings and events industry is rethinking what responsible hosting looks like. From choosing venues committed to eco-practices to reworking food waste strategies, event planners today have more tools than ever to reduce their environmental impact. Here are six thoughtful ways to start planning with purpose.
1. Be in the right place
With in-person events being a preferred way of business connection and networking, the venue you select sets the tone – and the environmental impact – and of your event. Look for hotels or meeting spaces that have sustainability certifications, energy-efficient strategies, and are easily accessible by public transit.
For example, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, located steps from MTR and bus terminals, encourages more sustainable commuting and reduces carbon emissions linked to transport. Its recent VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality badge from Forbes Travel Guide signals a clear commitment to green practices, making it easier for organisers to align their event goals with sustainable standards.
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong’s central location and eco-credentials help planners meet sustainability goals.2. Go digital and natural
Embracing digital solutions is also a simple yet effective way to make your event more sustainable. At JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, digital tools like signages, screens, projectors, and QR code menus cut paper use. The pillarless JW Marriott Ballroom is also equipped with LED walls that are ideal for backdrops and live presentations. To help reduce clutter even more, a designated table holds stationery supplies for attendees who need them.
The 608-room luxury hotel ticks the boxes for sustainability, implementing on-site recycling programmes that donate used furniture and equipment to non-profit organisations and using LED products in over 95% of the lighting equipment in the entire hotel. Natural daylight also plays a role: the Executive Meeting Suites and PRESIDEN private room, which come with floor-to-ceiling windows, allow daylight to stream in for business gatherings and receptions.
Meeting and dining spaces at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong come with views and sustainability in mind.3. Let your menu make a statement
Food is a highlight of any great event experience, and picking the right menu that serves food that’s good for both the body and the environment is one of the best ways planners can show their earnestness towards hosting sustainable events.
Planners can make a difference by choosing venues that feature plant-based dishes, use local ingredients, and minimise food waste. Apart from using cage-free eggs and ocean-friendly seafood, the culinary team at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong sources produce locally, with herbs that flavour dishes and cocktails harvested from its own garden. Plant-based menus are also available based on guests’ preference.
Dishes and drinks with ingredients sourced from the herb garden power up meeting attendees at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, but also help save the environment.4. Turn waste into an eco-win
Smart waste management is key to hosting an eco-friendly event. The chefs at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong have come up with innovative recipes that utilise different food parts such as lemon peels, fish bones and watermelon rinds. Surplus food is donated to a local charity, while food waste is recycled and turned into energy or resources.
Meanwhile, cutting out plastic is a powerful way to support the environment. Using reusable utensils and bottles instead of their disposable counterparts not only add a touch of class to your event but also reinforce your commitment to eco-friendly practices. The hotel does away with single-use plastic bottles by offering meeting and conference delegates reusable stainless steel bottles that they can refill with water from dispensers located throughout the hotel.
Meetings attendees at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong are given reusable water bottles that they can fill from water dispensers placed throughout the property.5. Measure your event’s impact
Post-event evaluations shouldn’t stop at feedback forms. Measuring an event’s environmental impact – from carbon emissions to water usage – helps organisers set benchmarks and improve year on year.
As part of Marriott International’s Connect Responsibly, a programme designed to help meeting planners embed sustainability into their events, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong offers a user-friendly Meeting Impact Report that details sustainability practices and calculate carbon and water footprints using established hospitality industry methodologies. Organisers can also opt to purchase carbon offsets, supporting certified projects that reduce emissions elsewhere.
Swapping out plastic bottles for more sustainable alternatives is just one of the many ways planners can green up a meeting.6. Sustainability is a shared effort
Creating more sustainable events isn’t about perfection – it’s about making thoughtful choices that add up. Whether it’s swapping plastic bottles for reusable ones or choosing venues that donate food waste, every step matters.
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong’s Meet Green with JW package includes a curated green menu, reusable stainless steel bottles for attendees, and a complimentary welcome refreshment break and carbon offsets – all designed to support planners in creating impactful, responsible meetings.
Ready to plan your next sustainable event? Get in touch with the team today.
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