Somerset Greenways Chennai

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

N/A

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.

senthilnathan.d@the-ascott.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, Paper straws & wooden stirrers are used. Bathroom amenities such as Shampoo, body soap, etc are provided in dispensors instead of plastic bottles. Placed water dispensers in rooms to avoid single use plastic water bottles.

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, Purchasing 100% wind energy

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.

Only a maximum of 05 users are allowed at any given point of time. Signages are in place with do's & don’t's pertaining to hygenine standards that are to be followed while at GYM.

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, Poster is placed about do's and don'ts and other hygiene practice that are to be followed. Disinfection of the machines and equipments are done after every usage.

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, All linen in the room is disinfected and washed at 60 degree temepertaure. Post every check out the room is treated with ULV fogger machine.

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, Seating capacity has been reduced to 50% to maintain physical distancing.

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.

Ascott pledges INR 15 Lakhs to support covid-19 relief efforts in India - BW Hotelier (businessworld.in)

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

NA

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

chan.herngyang@capitaland.com, tan.muihong@capitaland.com