Saint Paul RiverCentre

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

We partner with local nonprofit Green Cities Accord on a new program through which events can offset participants’ travel through the purchase of Urban Tree Carbon Offsets.

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.

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?

Our catering team gives preference to durable plates, cups and utensils whenever possible. If the event or situation calls for single-use items, we provide almost exclusively compostable materials for guest use.

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.

In addition to renewables purchased from our electric utility, we also participate in a local Community Solar Garden. Our subscription to that program has helped increase local solar electric capacity by over 5 million kWh per year.

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.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

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.

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

We seek to drive social change and foster inclusivity by providing a safe, positive and welcoming environment for all community members and employees regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, background, or experience.

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