Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean

Going Green” is more than just a fad… it is essential to our success as a company, our role in corporate responsibility, and our collective well-being as a planet. We believe that environmental sustainability means good business! That's why the B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be a leader in “greening” the hospitality industry in the United States and beyond. We have been acknowledged and awarded with some top environmental recognition, including the Department of Environmental Quality and Virginia Green Lodging. In addition to being Virginia Green Certified we have received the first annual Marriott “Spirit to Preserve” award. This prestigious award recognizes Marriott franchisees that are committed to operating environmentally sustainable hotels. The B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is equally committed to environmental conservation through the “Our Big Green” initiative, not just because we believe it is good business practices but because it is our, and everyone's responsibility. Based on our Big Green Mission Statement and Our Big Green Pledge, the foundation pillars of “Our Big Green” are Conserve, Recycle, and Act Now! Conserve: We believe that it is imperative to conserve the resources we have by using them more efficiently and choosing products that reduce waste. Conservation – Consumption Reduction Housekeeping team ensures that all lights and televisions are turned off in all guestrooms Our kitchen team ensures that our dish washing machine is clean and that the wash, rinse and sanitize arms are free from lime build-up We ask all meeting/banquet clients if we can use pitchers of filtered water instead of bottled water We have installed low-flow water restrictive devices for our faucets, toilets, urinals, and shower heads During periods of low occupancy, we have a coordinated plan to “shut down” certain floors or wings, enduring that heating/cooling units and electrical appliances are turned off Conservation – Waste Reduction We have implemented linen and towel re-use program Our food and beverage team has eliminated the use of all Styrofoam and plastic cups and containers Our team encourages guests and clients to use double-sided copying at a reduced two-page cost Our administrative team has stopped printing daily reports, equaling and annual savings of paper equivalent to 20 miles We encourage guests/clients to send proposals, marketing materials, and contracts electronically Recycle: We understand that waste is unavoidable so we make concerted efforts to recycle as much as possible and use products that are environmentally friendly like biodegradable pens. We provide recycling receptacles in all guestrooms and public spaces for guests to dispose of paper, plastic, aluminium and glass Our kitchen and pantry are equipped with a grease trap to collect and dispose of grease-waste on a regular basis Our meetings and catering team utilizes Bic biodegradable pens for use in meetings and events We ensure that all light bulbs, batteries, and electronic equipment are recycled properly We provide recycling bins in all “back of house” areas for team members to recycle appropriate materials Our administrative team recycles toner and ink cartridges Act Now: We feel it is important not only for own team members to think green but to be leaders in the community and teach others what they can do to help the environment. “Our Big Green” mascot OBG helps by going to local schools and organizations to promote environmental awareness as well as energizing our own team members to act now and “Be Green”. Act Now! Lead by Example The best way to get people to “Go Green” is to show them how easy it is Setting a good example in every aspect of our lives helps to inspire the people around us Getting involved in community activities is a great way to get started Act Now! Share New Ideas Since it is all of our responsibility to be environmentally sustainable everyone needs to know what to do Sharing new ways to become sustainable is a great way to get people energized and committed to “Going Green” There is a lot of work to do to become a “Green” society and the best way to improve is to share as many ideas with each other as possible