QT Newcastle

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

NA

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

David_Stone@evt.com

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Yes, Guest Amenities.No plastic straws on site.Wooden stirrers or stainless steel items are used in outlets .No cotton buds are in our rooms.Green Conference and events - glass bottled water (glash crusher onsite for recycling)

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

No

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

Yes

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Signage displayed. Cleaning schedule to clean equipment min 4 times in 24 hour. Cleaning wipes and spray sanitiser bottles provided with instruction. Closed lid pedal bins for used cleaning equipment. Hand sanitiser. Restriction on the # of guests.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Yes, Cleaning schedule to clean equipment at least 4 times in 24 hours.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

No

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Yes, Lounge-armchairs-desk chair and other frequent use furniture to be sprayed with Oxivir or equivalent hospital grade disinfectant. Specific sanitation for high touch hard surfaces. TGA approved products.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Yes, Reduced seating capacity

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

NA

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Our soon to launched corporate social responsibility program has been developed in the context of the UN SDGs, whilst our hotels have their own initiatives in respect of climate action, our new program will aim to outline targets & group wide initiatives

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

David_Stone@evt.com