InterContinental Barcelona, an IHG Hotel

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.

mj.martinez@icbarcelona.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, we have incorporated XXL size amenities to reduce plastic consumption in the rooms, we have also substituted plastic for glass in our meeting spaces.

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, In the main meeting space floor, a system has been built that allows a 30% reduction in energy consumption.

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.

NA

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

The hotel is part of the Biosphere program and we have won a Barcelona Sustainable Tourism award, given by Barcelona Tourism for the sustainable garden project.

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

leticia.soler@icbarcelona.com