Climate Change Data

Inhabit Hotels

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03)

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:316.2 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:102.8 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:212 tCO2e (location based)
Scope 3 Emissions:242.3 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:40% electricity, 67% gas (FY2023)
Total Energy Consumption:1305134 kWh
Water Consumption:13768 m³ (Southwick Street only, Queen's Gardens data unavailable due to faulty meter)
Waste Generated:47.0 tons
Carbon Intensity:4.31 KG CO2/room night

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Connectedness
  • Intellectual Expansion
  • Wellness

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Green Key certification for both hotels.
  • Achieved B Corp certification for both hotels.
  • Zero waste to landfill.
  • Reduced carbon emissions by recycling waste (27 tCO2e saved).

Social Achievements

  • Partnered with over two dozen community partners, mostly social enterprises.
  • Partnered with Women in Travel and Women Returners Programme, offering job opportunities.
  • Women account for 66% of the workforce and 53% of management positions.
  • Average staff training of over 90 hours per person.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a written code of ethics.
  • Developed sustainability and sustainable procurement policies.
  • Improved data accuracy and consistency in ESG reporting.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Set formal targets for carbon footprint reduction.

Environmental Challenges

  • Unsuitable roof space for on-site renewable energy installation.
  • Recent unstable energy market resulting in lower renewable energy percentage in contracts.
  • Need to expand Scope 3 emissions reporting.
  • Improving data completeness for waste and water consumption.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring various technologies to improve energy efficiency.
  • Planning to find new green energy contracts.
  • Working towards increasing recycling rates and reducing food waste.
  • Implementing smart electricity meters and daily/weekly manual readings to improve data accuracy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Preference for local, B Corp, and social enterprises.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Green Key, B Corp, UN Sustainable Development Goals (5 specified)

Certifications: Green Key, B Corp

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Inhabit's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed