- Determining accurate number of guests per room for water consumption calculations
- Increasing water usage at some properties despite efforts
- Quantifying the percentage of purchases from environmentally preferred products
- Achieving 80% waste diversion from landfills
- Balancing growth with energy reduction
Saunders Hotel Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2011-2012 reporting, Saunders Hotel Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.2M kgCO2e (2012). 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
5.2M kgCO2e (2012)
2011-2012
Renewable Energy
100% offset through RECs and carbon offsets (2012)
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 15.2% since 2008 (based on kgCO2e/PAR)
- Reduced energy use equivalent to taking 1,000 cars off the road for one year in 2012
- Offset 100% of the portfolio’s energy use with Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offsets
- 32% reduction in water use at New Haven Premiere Hotel & Suites
- 24% reduction in GHG emissions at The Lenox Hotel
- 24.7% reduction in GHG emissions at Hampton Inn, Norwood
- 88% waste diversion rate at The Lenox Hotel (from hotel rooms)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 20% per occupied room below 2008 levels
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions to a level 20% below 2008 levels by 2020
- Purchase 60% of goods and services from environmentally preferred products or companies
🔭 Long-term
- Divert 80% of waste from landfills
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnergyEmissionsWaterWasteCommunityDiversity