Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-Northwest

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

through IHG

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.

Jeff French, Chief Engineer, jfrench@kinseth.comGreg Fontanini, General Manager, gfontanini@kinseth.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, reduced to paper straws in restaurant.

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

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, items are carefully removed into a plastic bag and transported to laundry area to ensure that particles do not spread. housekeeper utilizes black light to inspect after disinfecting and backs out of the room to ensure that room stays clean.

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.

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

General Manager, Greg Fontanini, gfontanini@kinseth.com