Climate Change Data

Lemala Camps & Lodges

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:150 tons CO2e reduction/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% off-grid (solar power)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Over 100 tons of plastic removed/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Conservation
  • Education
  • Empowerment
  • Protecting the Environment
  • Community Development
  • Sustainable Tourism

Environmental Achievements

  • Saved 150 tons/year of CO2 emissions through renewable energy.
  • Eliminated 100% usage of plastic water bottles through reverse osmosis plants.
  • Used 30% recycled steel in lodge construction.
  • Created 175 recycled plastic school desks from over 300,000 plastic bottles.
  • Introduced 100% biodegradable and plastic-free lunch boxes (first in Africa).

Social Achievements

  • Distributed over 3000 reusable sanitary pads to Maasai girls.
  • Supported local artisans through curio shops, providing fair prices and business assistance.
  • Hosted a young people’s leadership academy.
  • Supported a women’s shelter.
  • Provided a Tourvest Bursary for staff and dependents.
  • Empowered female guides through an internal training program.
  • Generated sustainable revenue streams for communities through excursions.
  • Donated bicycles to Ugandan students to improve school attendance.
  • Supported sustainable fishing practices in Uganda.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Plastic waste brought into camps by external companies.
  • Sanitary pad poverty in Maasai communities.
  • Limited opportunities for fitness activities for staff at Wildwaters Lodge.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Created recycled plastic bins and partnered with Dunia Design to make school desks from collected plastic.
  • Launched a reusable sanitary pad project funded by curio shop sales.
  • Outsourced jogging activities to a Kasambya Village resident, generating revenue for the community.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Locally sourced materials
  • Fair prices for local artisans
  • Ethical procurement procedures

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through education programs, gender equality initiatives, clean water access, renewable energy use, climate action, and community partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled plastic school desks
  • Biodegradable lunch boxes

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed