What is Hotel Carbon Footprint?
The total greenhouse gas emissions from hotel operations, including energy use, water heating, laundry, food service, and guest transportation. Hotels can reduce emissions through energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Why it matters
Corporate travel policies increasingly consider hotel carbon performance. Hotels that can demonstrate lower emissions per guest night gain a competitive edge with business travellers and event organisers who need to report Scope 3 travel emissions.
Example
A boutique hotel calculates its carbon footprint at 8.5 kg CO₂e per guest night. After installing solar panels, switching to a renewable tariff, and upgrading to a heat pump, the figure drops to 4.2 kg CO₂e, positioning it as one of the lowest-carbon options in its market.
Related terms
Scope 1 Emissions
Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by an organisation. Examples include emissions from company vehicles, on-site fuel combustion in boilers and furnaces, and refrigerant leaks from air conditioning systems.
Scope 2 Emissions
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of purchased energy consumed by an organisation. This includes electricity, steam, heating, and cooling purchased from utility providers. Scope 2 can be calculated using location-based or market-based methods.
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