Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association

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

We do not offer this program.

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.

Mark.Zirbel@minneapolismn.gov

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?

Nearly 100% of our single-use food packaging and utensils are compostable, eliminating the need for plastic alternatives. Additionally, our building features over 40 bottle filling stations, encouraging the use of reusable bottles. We have also implemented separated waste centers in the back of the house, allowing staff to efficiently recycle over 60% of all waste, further reducing our reliance on single-use plastics.

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.

The Minneapolis Convention Center offsets 100% of its energy usage with solar and wind power. Specifically, 2,613 rooftop solar panels, each with a capacity of 600 KW, provide on-site green-sourced energy, ensuring our energy practices are both sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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.

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.minneapolis.org/about-us/meet-minneapolis-legacy-project/

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

Employees at Meet Minneapolis undergo continuous cultural fluency training, emphasizing the enhancement of their intercultural communication abilities and the crafting of fresh, authentic narratives concerning race in Minneapolis.

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

Ka Vang, Vice President of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access. kav@minneapolis.org