- Deteriorating macro-economic environment and political climate in South Africa impacting demand
- Below normal level of confidence in the South African hospitality sector
- High levels of crime around hotels
- Changing labour environment
- Limited availability of funding for future projects
- Exposure to emerging markets (political and regulatory uncertainty, operational challenges)
- B-BBEE compliance
- Environmental sustainability
- Implementation of a customized Property Management System (PMS)
- Reliance on IT infrastructure
City Lodge Hotels Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015-07 to 2016-06 reporting, City Lodge Hotels Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 35.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 952 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 29.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.4K tCO2e/year. 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
35.9K tCO2e/year
2015-07 to 2016-06
Water Usage
693.6K m3/year
2015-07 to 2016-06
Energy Use
30.1M MWh/year
2015-07 to 2016-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015-07 to 2016-06)
| 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). | 952 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 29.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute energy consumption by 34% since 2010 (in South African operations, per room night sold was 2.4% less than last year)
- Installed a grey water treatment plant at Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg for irrigation
- City Lodge Hotel brand certified according to the Green Leaf Eco™ Standard
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Maintain reduction of energy consumption per room sold
- Reduce water consumption per room sold
- Reduce total waste to landfill
- Investigate viability of photovoltaic solutions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilityBroad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)Brand Identity and Channel MarketingInformation Technology