Cairo, Egypt: Hilton, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, is further demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability by entering into a partnership with Tagaddod, a cutting-edge renewable energy and waste management company specialized in making biodiesel from used cooking oil. A total of 15 Hilton hotels in Egypt will participate in the program: Hilton Alexandria Corniche, Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza, Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch, Hilton Cairo World Trade Center Residences, Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences, Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort, Hilton Hurghada Resort, Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort, Hilton Pyramids Golf, Hilton Sharks Bay Resort, Hilton Sharm Dreams, Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort, Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort, Ramses Hilton and Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa.

“At Hilton, we all have a shared responsibility to be good stewards of natural resources. We are continually seeking new and innovative ways to reduce and repurpose waste,” said Mohab Ghali, Vice President of Operations, Egypt and North Africa, Hilton. “Our partnership with Tagaddod not only supports our commitment to environmental sustainability, but it also adds tremendous value to each of our hotels’ corporate social responsibility initiatives in terms of waste management; contributing to creating even better experiences for our guests and a better community in which we operate.”

The 15 participating Hilton hotels are expected to provide Tagaddod with more than 1564 Kilos of used cooking oil every month. The company will then use the oil to produce biodiesel and crude glycerin with an average 1330 kilos expected to be produced in the same day in the factory, comprised of 85% used oil. The biodiesel and crude glycerin will be exported to be used by international waste management companies in France, the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands.


“Partnering with Hilton across Egypt brings us one step closer to becoming the leading renewable energy provider to businesses and households in the Middle East,” said Ahmed Raafat, COO, Tagaddod. “We offer a green, safe and hassle-free waste cooking oil disposal service to hotels and restaurants. At Tagaddod, we strongly believe that renewable energy is the way forward and Hilton is helping lead the way as industry leaders and conscientious members of our sustainable community.”

Renewable energy is already delivering electricity to millions of people worldwide, providing and sustaining hundreds of thousands of jobs, and offering the opportunities of a growing multibillion-pound market. Tagaddod operates an ISCC certified production facility, which produces biodiesel from used cooking oil (UCOME). Biodiesel is a green fuel that is used in conventional diesel engines, which can directly substitute for or extend supplies of traditional petroleum diesel. To ensure high quality product, Tagaddod checks the quality of the oil it receives. Oil with impurities of more than 5% is deemed unacceptable for their production of biodiesel and crude glycerin. The company is exploring the possibility of expanding their production to recycle used cans and plastic bottles in the future.

As an industry leader in the hospitality sector, Hilton leverages LightStay, its proprietary corporate responsibility performance measurement platform, to understand how hotels are managing energy, water and waste – allowing the company to drive improvements over time. Since launching LightStay, Hilton has gathered more than seven years of global data to help create tools and trainings for hotels, save value for the company and owners, and improve reporting to share best practices and further reduce the environmental impact. For more information on LightStay and Hilton’s corporate responsibility strategy, Travel with Purpose, please visit: http://cr.hiltonworldwide.com/environments 

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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,000 properties with more than 825,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by HiltonTM, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by HiltonTM, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the world's travelers. With more than 570 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for memorable travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. As the flagship brand of Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard for hospitality, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a part of the award-winning Hilton Honors program. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations), available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Begin your journey at www.hilton.com and learn more about the brand by visiting news.hilton.com or following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Travel with Purpose
Travel with Purpose is Hilton’s corporate responsibility strategy to provide shared value to its business and our communities. Travel with Purpose focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for people and opening doors for youth; investing in community resilience through skills-based volunteerism, disaster relief and human rights; and reducing the impact of our footprint on natural resources through responsible operations and sourcing. Visit cr.hilton.com to learn more.


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