Washington, DC

Meeting your organization's social, economic, and environmental impact goals in Washington, DC is easy in the world's first LEED Platinum certified city. By stewarding the local businesses in the city, Destination DC has vetted meetings suppliers for their sustainability efforts through the Sustainability District program, and can make tailored suggestions for hotels, venues, and caterers to events planners. The DEI Business Fellows program addresses social and economic sustainability by preparing small businesses owned by underrepresented groups to work with the events industry. As a DMO, Destination DC is positioned to help spread the economic benefit of business events through the destination equitably, and increasing the diversity of businesses in the sector does just that. Finally, as a marketing organization, Destination DC provides countless resources to help planners get started in their search for the next perfect home for their event. Content on washington.org includes guides and resources for incorporating positive social impacts, maximizing your economic impact, and reducing your carbon footprint while in Washington, DC. Our comprehensive approach to sustainability means there is an entry point for every group, no matter where you are starting from on your sustainability journey.