Climate Change Data

B&B HOTELS SAS

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:82,958 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:78%
Total Energy Consumption:235,000 MWh/year
Water Consumption:3,000,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:1 kg CO2e per available room (Scope 1&2, market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Sustainable Innovation
  • Circular Economy
  • Water Conservation
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Removed all single-use plastics from hotel rooms.
  • Achieved 78% renewable electricity use.
  • Reduced CO2 intensity to 1 kg CO2e per available room (Scope 1&2, market-based).
  • Installed EV chargers in 31% of eligible hotels.
  • Launched a pilot waste assessment program in 8 French hotels.
  • Partnered with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste, rescuing ~42 tonnes of food.

Social Achievements

  • Launched B&B Academy, training 27 students from underserved areas.
  • 43% of women in management positions.
  • 45% of women in the executive committee.
  • 8,500 hours of employee training completed.
  • Partnered with Wings of Change for a vocational hotel school program in Madagascar.
  • Implemented a mentoring program with over 20 participants.

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • Established a robust sustainability governance structure.
  • 670 hotels received sustainability certification.
  • B&B HOTELS Spain achieved B Corp certification.
  • Executive compensation linked to ESG targets.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Train 1,000 people from underserved areas by 2030.
  • Increase employee engagement rate.
  • Develop water reduction targets by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% vs 2019 by 2030.
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 28% vs 2019 by 2030.
  • Achieve 90% green electricity use by 2030.
  • 100% of hotels without single-use plastics by 2030.
  • 100% of hotels equipped with EV chargers by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (supply chain).
  • Attracting and retaining talent in the hospitality industry.
  • Meeting evolving customer expectations for sustainable travel.
  • Balancing sustainability initiatives with cost-effectiveness.
  • Addressing water scarcity.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a decarbonization trajectory for 2030 aligned with the Paris Agreement.
  • Implemented a sustainable responsible purchasing policy.
  • Launched B&B Academy and other employee development programs.
  • Developed the B&B HOME concept, integrating sustainability from the outset.
  • Installed water-saving devices and implemented water consumption monitoring.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Purchasing Charter (in development)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GSTC, SBTi, ESRS

Certifications: Socotec (670 hotels), B Corp (Spain)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various actions such as renewable energy use, emissions reduction, employee development, community engagement, and waste reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • B&B HOME hotel concept

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed