- Energy and water consumption indicators still reflect the need to intensify efficiency efforts due to continuous improvements and service expansion
- Significant leaks in two hotels increased water consumption (leaks were resolved)
- Legislation on waste collection by private operators did not come into force in 2023, hindering accurate waste data collection
- Low response rate (13%) to exit interviews via online questionnaire
Discovery Hotel Management (DHM)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Discovery Hotel Management (DHM) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.9K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 4.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.9K tCO2e. 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
6.9K tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
0.33M m3
2023
Energy Use
41K MWh
2023
📊 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). | 4.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.9K tCO2e |
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 | 6.9K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 6.9K tCO2e (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Trained teams and defined procedures to optimize equipment use in 14 of 18 hotels (to be extended in 2024)
- Invested in high-efficiency equipment, including heat pumps at Ramada Lisbon and Eden Resort
- Upgraded to more efficient water-using equipment
- Installed meters in all accommodation units at Eden Resort to monitor water consumption
- Strengthened waste prevention practices in food services, including automatic menu engineering dashboards and participation in the EU's TotalCtrl pilot project
- Implemented a policy ensuring joint sea deliveries to Azores hotels, reducing carbon footprint
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Extend equipment optimization training to remaining hotels in 2024
- Continue work on centralizing sourcing process and renegotiating contracts with responsible sourcing criteria in 2024
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnergyCarbon FootprintWaterWasteResponsible SourcingEcosystems and BiodiversityLabour Practices and EquityLocal CommunitiesHuman Rights and TraffickingGovernance