InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza

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.

John Brewster, Director of Sales and Marketing, jbrewster@kansascityic.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?

Hotel no longer sources plastic disposable items

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 spread out. Restrictins and guidelines posted

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, Every 60 minutes

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, Staff follows detailed procedures for each task issued by IHG, which starts off with all associates wearing face masks and gloves

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, Tables removed to ensure social distancing and capacity limits are met

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.

N/A

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

. Hotel is participating in a number of locally supported non-profits with regard to DEI initiatives, through SHRM, AHLA, and IHG, many of which were managed by our Director of Human Resources.

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

John Brewster, Director of Sales and Marketing, jbrewster@kansascityic.com