Hilton Worldwide:
Be honest about your use of cages for animals
Hilton Worldwide is being called out for its lack of transparency on its ESG goals. Customers are demanding an update on its progress towards eliminating battery cages for hens and gestation crates for pregnant pigs.
HILTON IS REFUSING TO REPORT PROGRESS ON ANIMAL WELFARE PROMISES
In 2015, Hilton Worldwide announced that it will begin to eliminate the use of cages for hens and gestation crates for pregnant pigs in its global food supply chain by 2017 and 2018, respectively.
“With more than 2,000 restaurants in our global footprint, our goal is to have a considerable impact on sustainable sourcing in our industry as well as drive humane treatment of animals throughout our supply chain,” said Jennifer Silberman, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility for Hilton Worldwide at the time.
After failing to meet both commitments, Hilton reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate cages from its supply chain, and adjusted its deadline to 2025. While Hilton has reported some progress toward transitioning to cage-free eggs, the company has publicly reported no progress towards its group housing goal.
Cages represent the epitome of unethical farming practices
It’s been almost 10 years since Hilton promised to phase out the use of cages for both hens and pregnant mother pigs.
The use of cages for hens and pregnant pigs is illegal in 11 U.S. states and several countries but the multi-billion dollar company continues to push its deadlines.
Will Hilton continue to delay and be responsible for the extreme suffering of animals confined to cages?
Being trapped in small cages is physically and emotionally devastating for these intelligent animals.
Removing cages for hens and pigs is the bare minimum Hilton can do to reduce these animals’ suffering.
While mother pigs and hens are held in extreme confinement, Hilton has failed to be transparent about its progress toward eliminating cages. It’s time consumers know the truth about Hilton.
Dane Charbeneau
Campaigns Manager
Animal Equality
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