- Addressing Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions from supply chain)
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Increased electricity costs due to running air con/heating for longer
- Changing dietary trends affecting demand for traditional offerings
- Managing risks associated with human rights in global value chain
Whitbread PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, Whitbread PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 71.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market based). By scope: Scope 1: 63.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 7.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 447.5K 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
71.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market based)
2023-24
Renewable Energy
98.45% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
5.7M m3 (withdrawn)
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| 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). | 63.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 447.5K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 71.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market based) |
| 2021-22 | 137.4K tCO2e/year (location based); 69730 tCO2e/year (market based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 54.9% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity from 2016/17 baseline
- 34.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity from 2018/19 baseline
- 100% renewable electricity across UK and German owned and operated estate
- 100% of operational waste diverted from landfill
- Opening of Swindon hotel, first designed and built without gas connection, powered entirely by renewable electricity
- 10.1% reduction in water use per sleeper from 2019/20 baseline
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 20% per sleeper by 2030
- Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030
- Achieve 100% cage-free eggs by 2025
- Achieve 100% RSPO certified palm oil by 2025
- Achieve 90% Better Cotton by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 58% by 2030
- 45% female representation and 10% ethnic minority representation in leadership by 2026
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionResponsible SourcingWater ManagementWaste ManagementTeam WellbeingCommunity EngagementEthical Business PracticesHealth, Safety and SecurityHuman Rights