The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas - A New Chapter Begins Fall 2025

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

For Green Meetings and Events, carbon credits are available for purchase through our partners.

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.

TravisG@ScottsdalePlaza.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, pens and stationary have been removed from guestrooms; straws and plastic flatware only available upon request or with in-room dining orders.

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, Scottsdale Plaza Resort will be powered by 100% renewable electricity in 2022 and has committed to third-party verification through Green-e®.

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 has been moved, disinfecting wipes and hand-sanitizer stations have been added to the fitness center.

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, Fitness Center and aerobic equipment is to be cleaned and sanitized after use in accordance with CDC recommendations

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, Linens washed at high-temperature in accordance with CDC guidelines

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, chairs & bar stools limited in restaurants and lounge as advised by local authorities. Hostess & Management to maintain capacity and distancing in entries, waiting areas and queue with signage.

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.

All community impact reporting currently resides on the Highgate Charitable Foundation website: https://www.highgate.com/hcf/ Comprehensive ESG reporting will launch in 2022.

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

Highgate is about to launch a High Road training for all Associates around DE&I.

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

meet@ScottsdalePlaza.com