The Marker Union Square San Francisco

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

none

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.

DHemmelgarn@TheMarkerSF.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, Refillable Water Stations Located Throughout hotel, bamboo straws provided, Use of Tersano Cleaning products, implementing LED lights throughout hotel, no single use soaps are provided, they are large pumps.

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.

maximu of 4 people allowed in fitness center at any given time.

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, increased cleaning frequency, electrostatic sprayers

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, These items are sent out to be professionally cleaned between guests.

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, We are in alignment with The City and County of San Francisco's guidelines as they develop and change. Currently, there is a capacity of 25% and distancing in place

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.

We volunteer quarterly with various organzizations in San Francisco. Most recently with Make It Home

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

The Marker Hotel will be undergoing a renovation either in late 2022 or 2023 where low flow toilets, showers and sinks will be installed, finalization of all LED lighting, along with several other sustainable efforts.

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

anouhoumon@themarkersf.com or swallace@themarkersf.com