Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City

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

Ref Question 16 - Currently reviewing options with respect to carbon reduction targets including the option of setting a science based target

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.

Shane Mulchrone smulchrone@dalatahotelgroup.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, Remove plastic straws, remove coasters with plastic backing/replace with paper. Remove small toiletry bottles/soaps & use large refillable bottles. Guest Laundry bags made from corn starch & are bio degradable.

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, Dalata ensures that when negotiating with utility providers, that only green certified electricity is purchased. Hotels in UK, NI and ROI are currently being supplied with 100% green electricity.

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.

Gym equipment is spaced out at 2m as per government guidelines or some equipment is out of use and clearly marked. Staggered gym times to allow for maximum number in gym and locker room.

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, Gym equipment is spaced out at 2m as per government guidelines or some equipment is out of use and clearly marked. Staggered gym times to allow for maximum number in gym and locker room.

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, Revised cleaning regime in each hotel which includes Anolyte an extra layer of sterilisation. This is used throughout the pharmaceutical sector and hospitals. This device very effectively deals with viruses and other air and surface contaminants.

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, All spaces setup with sufficient space between tables to allow physical distancing. All food and drink orders will be taken at your table and food will arrive covered. Click and collect and inroom dining options available.

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.

https://dalatahotelgroup.com/dalata-stoPg 57 & 58 https://dalatahotelgroup.com/sites/dalata-hotel/files/annual-report-2020/pdfs/AnnualReport2020.pdf

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

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

Shane Mulchrone smulchrone@dalatahotelgroup.com