Sonesta White Plains Downtown NEWLY REMODELED

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.

Jennifer Rausch – VP, Head of HR, Email: JRAUSCH@sonesta.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?

No

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.)?

No

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.

Signage and restricted use of equipment

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, More frequent cleaning throughout the day. Wipes & sanitizer placed for guest use

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, Removed all decorative pillows, all fabric is washed in the hottest water with hospital grade disinfectant

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, Room has been configured to allow for phyicals distancing and state/local government capacity requirement

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.

Currently posted on LinkedIn

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

N/A

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

Jennifer Rausch – VP, Head of HR, Email: JRAUSCH@sonesta.com