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