Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress

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

Using the company's LightStay corporate responsibility management system, Hilton provides a detailed estimate of the carbon emissions associated with a specific meeting or event at its hotels. South Pole and Hilton can provide clients with carbon neutral meetings by investing in high quality carbon reduction projects that are aligned with multiple of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and Hilton's 2030 Goals. All of the projects selected for Hilton's portfolio are either Gold Standard (https://www.goldstandard.org) Verified Emissions Reductions or Verified Carbon Standard projects. Carbon offsets are a key component of Hilton's sustainable meeting offering, Meet with Purpose (https://www.hilton.com/en/events/offers/meet-with-purpose). For more information about Travel with Purpose and Hilton's 2030 Goals, please visit the company's Corporate Responsibility website (https://esg.hilton.com/).

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.

Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.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, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.

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.

Equipment should be distanced

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, Fitness cleaning enhancements are part of Hilton CleanStay (https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/)

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 cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards

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, Restaurant limitations are based on state/local government authority requirements, which are subject to change from time to time

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

There will be increased frequency of cleaning public areas. Stations with hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available throughout the property at primary entrances and in key high-traffic areas.

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

https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.

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

Our property has not obtained program certifications.

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

Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com