Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

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

Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, offers sustainability-focused solutions that can support corporate clients with carbon-conscious event planning and travel. While the hotel does not currently operate a proprietary carbon offset program onsite, here are carbon offsetting and reduction options available to corporations: IHG Green Engage™ System IHG’s Green Engage™ system allows participating hotels, including Willard, to measure and manage their energy, water, and waste, and track the carbon footprint of stays and meetings. For corporate clients, this means: - Transparent carbon footprint reporting for individual meetings or group stays - Data that can be used to calculate voluntary carbon offsets through third-party providers - Support for Third-Party 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.

kim.allen-mills@ihg.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, IHG has been using paper straws in food and beverage outlets since 2019 and we are part of Clean World program, donating used soap and shampoo

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.

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.

Yes, see item #43

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.

No

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.

https://development.ihg.com/sites/ihgplc/files/IHG/A%20sustainable%20business/IHG_RBR_24-25_Interactive.pdf

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

At Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., we are proud to support IHG Hotels & Resorts' global commitment to creating a culture of true inclusion, equity, and belonging. Under the leadership of Elie Maalouf, IHG continues to make meaningful progress in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all properties. Locally, our hotel champions these values through ongoing training, inclusive hiring practices, and active participation in supplier diversity programs. We are aligned with IHG’s broader initiatives to achieve external DE&I certifications and continuously assess our progress through measurable goals, colleague engagement, and community partnerships. These efforts ensure that every guest, colleague, and partner feels valued and welcomed at Willard.

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

kim.allen-mills@ihg.com