Environmental Sustainability
Caring for the planet is a natural extension of Hyatt’s purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. Below are specific examples of environmental stewardship at our hotel.
Green Key Global | 4 Key Destination
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA is proud to be a hotel recognized by Green Key Global for its strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Through thoughtful programs, staff training and eco-friendly engineering solutions, we’ve made strides in environmental stewardship while positively impacting our local community. As we work toward earning additional Green Keys, our focus remains on building a greener, more sustainable future.
Clean the World Partnership
Through our collaboration with Clean the World, our hotel is committed to making a positive impact by repurposing discarded soap and other hygiene products to benefit communities in need around the world. By participating in Clean the World's recycling program, we are diverting waste from landfills and simultaneously contributing to initiatives that promote hygiene, prevent disease, and save lives. This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and our dedication to creating a better, healthier world for all. Join us at Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA in this meaningful endeavor as we work together with Clean the World to make a difference, one bar of soap at a time.
100% Renewable Energy
Hyatt Regency SF Downtown SOMA has an active engagement in PG&E's Supergreen program, demonstrating our steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. As part of this initiative, we proudly utilize 100% renewable energy within our building, underscoring our dedication to reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable resources. From embracing energy-efficient technologies to implementing smart energy management practices, every effort is made to minimize our environmental footprint while providing a comfortable experience for our guests.
Road to a Plastic Free Property
Our Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA team is deeply committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact, which is why we've taken significant steps to become a plastic-free establishment. Below are some of the major steps we have made to become Plastic-Free, earning us a prestigious Green Key certification:
- We proudly offer water bottles to our guests, eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles.
- Plastic straws have been completely phased out, with eco-friendly alternatives now in use.
- We've reduced single-use amenities by implementing refillable dispensers and bulk options.
- Embracing technology, we've introduced mobile keys to minimize plastic guestroom key card usage.
- In our dining outlets, we exclusively use eco-friendly to-go containers, extending our commitment to sustainability beyond guest rooms.
Environmentally Sustainability
At Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA, we know being good stewards to the earth and being environmentally sustainable are important to you as well. Our Green Key certified hotel has implemented additional ways to help reduce our carbon footprint and support your hard efforts to be more sustainable:
- Electric charging stations available for Tesla and other EV Vehicles
- Eliminated use of plastic straws, alternate eco-friendly options are available
- Walkable to local attractions, and situated within a city that focuses on sustainable transit.
- Increased Energy Efficiency by added Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to all high energy commercial equipment within the building
- Bulk amenities in guest rooms to eliminate single use bottles
- Mobile Entry room key feature
- Scheduling heating and cooling needs based off the hotel demands.
- Motion-Sensored lighting throughout the property
- Refillable Aluminum bottled water provided with refill stations available throughout the property
Community Outreach and Responsible Sourcing
- Participating in the Community Service organization, SF Heart, where we do monthly activities such as cleaning up low-income neighborhoods and volunteering at food shelters, demonstrating dedication to community betterment.
- Participation in Food Thoughtfully Sourced, Carefully Served
- Active participant with Hyatt THRIVE initiative, annually over 300+ hours of community service
- Continually seeking to partner with diverse suppliers and businesses to support local community initiatives. Click here to learn more.
Meetings & Events
If being more sustainable is also one of your corporate goals, let the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA team support you on your journey there by hosting your next on-site, conference or corporate meeting with us at our Green Key hotel.
- Our Meetings & Food Delivery are single-use plastic free
- Elimination of use of stationary inside meetings spaces which assists in the reduction of paper waste.
- Many materials we use to execute events are recyclable, biodegradable, and/or compostable
- Use of daily operational reports to effectively control of heat and cooling of meeting spaces
- Update refillable water to refillable water stations with glassware
- Banquet and Catering menus support our participation in our involvement in Food Thoughtfully Sourced, Carefully Served
