DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

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

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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.

simone.baizza@doubletreeberlinkudamm.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, our hotel has taken significant steps to reduce single-use plastics. We have removed plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds from our operations, offering them only upon request for guests with disabilities. Additionally, we have implemented the following measures: Reusable Alternatives: We provide reusable drinkware and utensils in our dining areas to minimize reliance on single-use items. Bulk Amenities: We have transitioned to bulk dispensers for toiletries in guest rooms, eliminating the need for individual plastic bottles. Guest Education: We inform our guests about our sustainability initiatives through signage and informational materials, encouraging them to participate in our efforts to reduce plastic usage. Through these actions, we aim to create a more sustainable environment and inspire our guests to join us in this important cause.

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.

Yes, our hotel is committed to sustainability and actively generates renewable energy onsite. We have installed solar panels on the roof, which harness sunlight to produce clean energy for our operations. This renewable energy significantly reduces our reliance on traditional energy sources and helps to lower our carbon footprint. In addition to our solar energy generation, we also purchase renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset any remaining energy consumption. This practice ensures that we support the development of renewable energy sources beyond our immediate capabilities. By combining onsite solar energy generation with the purchase of RECs, we strive to promote a more sustainable future and contribute to the global transition towards renewable energy. Our commitment to these practices reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship and our desire to provide a greener experience for our guests.

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

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.

No

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

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

Organizer: Green Key is a program of the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education). In Germany, the DGU (German Society for Environmental Education) is responsible for implementing the campaign. Objective: The aim of the program is to develop and manage an environmental label focusing on environmental and sustainability aspects in hotels. Green Key is a certification program aimed at raising awareness among owners, employees, and guests regarding their potential for environmental and sustainability aspects in their immediate (natural) environment, with the perspective of taking active action. Goals: Green Key pursues four goals: • Environmental and sustainability education for owners, employees, and guests • Environmental protection and sustainability through the reduction of the facility's environmental impact • Cost reduction through economic management (reducing consumption) • Marketing strategy through the international significance and distribution of the Green Key Eco-Label

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

info@doubletreeberlinkudamm.com