Fairfield Inn & Suites Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor
101 President Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Central Maryland 410-837-9900 www.marriott .com Proud to be Baltimore's first LEED certified hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Management and Leadership We use the following best management practices: Environment Policy Statement Waste Reduction We use the following best management practices: Have a plan in place to reduce property waste Set a numeric goal of overall waste reduction Guest Rooms Instruct housekeeping to save and reuse unopened items Kitchen and Prep / Dining / Catering / Meetings and Events / Campground Snack Bar Use effective food inventory control to minimize waste Purchase locally grown produce and other foods Restrooms Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms Purchase recycled-content paper towels and toilet paper Registration / Office Use last-in/first-out inventory and effective labeling systems Use electronic correspondence and forms Purchase from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment Make 2-sided copies / printed materials and avoid making extra copies Buildings and Grounds Use green cleaning chemicals Dispense cleaning agents in bulk to reduce quantities used Purchase durable equipment and furniture Use reused building materials or those from sustainable sources Use latex paints that are low or no-VOC Properly recycle and/or dispose of thinners and solvents - required by EPA regulations Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing and vehicles Use less toxic materials Minimize the use of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers in landscaping Use a nutrient management plan that minimizes the use of fertilizers Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Waste Reduction: (1) 85% of construction waste diverted from landfill (2) 30 ft tall gain silo, previously a beer tank, now captures rainwater for irrigation (3) Interior walls constructed with reused brick (4) 12% of materials contain recycled content (5) Compostable or reusable products used in dining & inroom service (6) Recycled koozies in all guest rooms (7) Courtyard turf made of recycled tires Recycling Cans are in all guest rooms, lobby and office areas We are recycling: Aluminium Cans Batteries Cardboard Electronics equipment Glass Fluorescent Lamps Newspaper Office Paper Plastic Steel Cans Water Conservation Have a plan in place to reduce property water usage Track water bills and established baseline data on water usage and wastewater generation Perform preventative maintenance to stop drips and leaks Use water-flow metering to discover leaks and areas of high use Discourage water-based cleanup, ie. sweep first Use or installed the following devices: low flow restrictors on faucets and showerheads low flow toilets (1.6 gpf or less) waterless urinals composting toilets automatic or sensored faucets or toilets in public restrooms high efficiency Energy-Star rated dishwashers Have an effective landscape management plan which utilizes: native species drought tolerant species metering rain gauges minimizes lawn areas Have an effective storm water plan management including: Pervious pavement, and/or minimization of impervious areas like paving, concrete, etc Have a green roof Use cisterns	Energy Efficiency We use the following best management practices: Have a plan in place to reduce property energy usage Track overall energy bills and establish baseline energy usage Have a numeric goal to reduce energy usage over time Have had an energy audit to identify efficiency opportunities Have an energy management system in place to track and meter energy usage Lighting: Designed use of natural lighting Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms, canned lighting or wherever possible Heating and Cooling Have a high efficiency heating and air-conditioning HVAC system Have programmable thermostats for each room and ensure they are properly adjusted Use ceiling fans Energy Efficiency: Have thermal-rated windows and insulation Purchased Green Tags or Renewable Energy Certificates to support new renewable energy resources Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Energy Conservation and Efficiency (1) 24% more energy efficient than required by code (2) 18% energy reduction over baseline performance through multiple processes Linen Service and Laundry: We use these best management practices: Provide optional linen service - Change linens only upon request Train staff on the process for optional linen service Have water- and energy-efficient washers and dryers Use non-phosphate, non-toxic and biodegradable laundry detergents Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals Use an ozone laundry system that greatly minimizes need for detergents and saves water Green Events We use the following best management practices: Support event planners who want to hold green events Include information on Green Events / Weddings / Meetings / Conferences in our marketing materials Train all event planner staff on green event techniques Other Green Practices Transportation: We use the following best management practices: Minimize the Comute of our Employees-We offer bikes to our employees to ride to and from work and provide a shower for them to rinse off before starting a shift. Increasing the Fuel Efficiency of our Fleet-Increasing the Fuel Efficiency of our Fleet Vehicles(1) Hotel owns a SmartCar (2) Bicycles for guests For guests: Provide preferred parking for hybrid or other fuel efficient vehicles Green Building: Our building is LEED certified: LEED Gold Historic Property:Adaptive reuse of historic building and the inclusion of an historic rowhome Sustainable Building Materials:(1) 85% of construction waste diverted from landfill (2) Interior walls constructed with reused bricks (3) Courtyard turf made of recycled tires Other: Awards:(1) 1st LEED certified hotel in Baltimore (2) 1st LEED new build hotel in Marriott International (3) 2009 Innovator of the the Year [Daily Record] (4) 2009 Wavemaker Award [ULI Baltimore] (5) 2009 Special Accomplishment Award [USGBC Maryland] (6) 2009 Sustainable Tourism Award [Gov O'Malley] (7) 2010 Green Development of the Year [Baltimore Business Journal] Measurable Results (1) 85% of construction waste diverted from landfill using sustainable practices. (2) $16,000 in savings per year from using sustainable water practices throughout the hotel - (a) $4,000 from using sustainable plants that are native to Maryland and the Baltimore area, (b) $12,000 from using two flush system toilets and low flow high pressure faucets and shower heads. (3) $56,000 per year from using upgraded energy efficient equipment.