Kimpton Aertson Hotel

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

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.

sales@aertsonhotel.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?

We use cardboard products for our to-go cups and containers. Instead of pens in our meeting spaces, we use pencils that can be sharpened and reused. At Kimpton Aertson Hotel, guess what happens to all the cardboard and oil that can be recycled or composted? They get recycled or composted. Not sent to the landfill.

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.

At Kimpton Aertson Hotel, we have the environment in mind. We are proud to do our part to care for our environment and reduce our carbon footprint, and yours, as a green hotel in Nashville. We even officially earned our LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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.

The fitness center is open 24 hours a day with a maximum capacity of 5 guests, based on the local health department guidance.

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, Use of an electrostatic sprayer, towels and disinfecting spray bottles in addition to single disinfection single use wipes, increased cleaning frequency

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, We have removed certain guest room items (think throw pillows, books and robes) or in some cases made changes to other in room amenities.

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.

No

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.

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

We value the unique thoughts and perspectives of every person who walks through our doors. We empower our employees and guests to be their true selves. We celebrate every person just as they are. PARTNERS: The Trevor Project, National Urban League Learn More: https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/about-us/kimpton-cares/inclusiveness

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

sales@aertsonhotel.com