Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel and Conference Centre

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

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?

Yes, Keep straws on hand for guest requests only; paper take-out containers instead of Styrofoam; compost our food waste instead of putting it in plastic bags; paper to-go cups instead of Styrofoam; wooden stir-sticks at the self service coffee station.

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.

Fitness center and pool are by scheduled Room # request

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, Cleaned Twice daily

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, All extra Decorative pillows bed scarfs , Magazines , Pens Notepads, etc have been removed.

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, Banquet Capacity is cut to 50 people Max

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://www.bwhhotelgroup.com/content/bwh-hotelgroup/en_US/about/earth-people-community.html

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

https://www.bwhhotelgroup.com/content/bwh-hotelgroup/en_US/about/earth-people-community.html

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