AH&LA Green Guidelines Challenge 

There are 11 minimum guidelines. 
Can you call yourself green?

We challenge you to take on all 11 guidelines and watch energy, water, and waste costs plummet.  You'll also be doing something for the environment and your public image.

On Earth Day, 2009, AH&LA challenged the industry to take on AH&LA's 11 Minimum Green Guidelines.  Over 200 properties not only accepted the challenge, they also tracked and reported their results to us.

Although the official challenge ended October 1, 2009, we invite you to see how green your property can be, and we have the tools and resources to hel make that happen.

Just use this spreadsheet to track your ROI and other accomplishments, and AH&LA members can take advantage of GreenQuest, a free online tool, courtesy of Burton Energy Group, that benchmarks your progress.

FAQs

Some of these guidelines don’t make sense for my property.  Are they all really essential?
We realize there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to greening a hotel.  Ultimately you decide if your property has achieved green status; these guidelines are here to help you minimize any green washing accusations.

What if I have questions along the way about implementation?
As an exclusive AH&LA member benefit, the Green Guru will research and answer any question you may have at no charge.

Who can I talk to about AH&LA’s environmental initiatives and policies in general?
Contact Kathryn Potter at kpotter@ahla.com or (202) 289-3130.