Starwood Hotels & Resorts introduced "sustainable meeting guidelines at every North American property," with plans to expand the guidelines to other regions

. The Sustainable Meeting Practices program includes 18 elements, including "sustainable menu choices, bottled water alternatives, energy-efficient digital signage and potted plants in place of fresh-cut flowers," according to Starwood. The company also announced an online "Meeting Impact Report" that gives clients a summary of their meeting's environmental impact.