- Further large financial investments are required for energy-efficient renovations of older buildings.
- Limited access to information about the origin of purchased materials, potentially critical to human rights.
- Low purchasing volume limits influence on supply chain conditions and conditions in countries of origin.
- Scope 3 emissions remain challenging due to data collection difficulties.
a&o Hostels GmbH & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, a&o Hostels GmbH & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.2K t CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.0K t CO2e; Scope 2: 5.8K t CO2e; Scope 3: 13.3K t CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
20.2K t CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
97%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.0K t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.8K t CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 13.3K t CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.2K t CO2e |
| 2022 | 20.8K t CO2e after offsets |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 77.87% since 2015 to 3.32 kg CO2e per overnight stay.
- All but two a&o hostels are GreenSign certified (most at Level 4, one at Level 5).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Net Zero CO2e emissions by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Extend the installation of photovoltaic systems in our hostels wherever possible by 2026.
- Improve the energy efficiency ratings of our buildings and properties which are below level C by one class for each hostel by 2026.
- Increase the number of hostels with CO2e-neutral linen service to 80% by 2025.
- Shorten food transportation by 10% annually by 2027.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEnvironmentSocial