Sustainability District
Investing in community, climate and clean energy
Saving the planet is not a spectator sport and the hospitality industry can be a force for good, acting as changemakers to adopt more sustainable practices and experiences for visitors.
Destination DC (DDC) supports Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Sustainable DC 2.0 initiative, which has the goal of making DC the “healthiest, greenest, most livable city.” DDC encourages our partners and members to join in our commitment to leaving a positive social, economic and environmental legacy.
DDC's Sustainability District program is DC's gateway for working with businesses and destination suppliers throughout the hospitality industry committed to promoting a more sustainable place to live, visit and meet. The program is open to DDC members, including hotels; museums, attractions and shops; restaurants and catering companies; transportation companies and tour operators and venues. Not a member? Learn more about membership.
Understanding that the choices of our industry have a lasting effect on the local community, DDC aims to:
In working toward these goals, members will receive from DDC:
In order to be recognized through the Sustainability District, a business must:
Recognition through DDC’s Sustainability District is free to DDC members. Learn more about membership.