- Water scarcity: 34% of properties (by square footage) are located in areas experiencing high or extremely high water stress.
- Portfolio vulnerability: 50% of properties are located in states prone to natural disasters.
- GHG emissions from energy use.
- Accurate waste data collection.
RLJ Lodging Trust
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, RLJ Lodging Trust disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 98.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 28.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 70.1K 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
98.2K tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
10.36%
of total energy
Water Usage
721.3K kgal/year
2022
Energy Use
362.0K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 28.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 70.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Energy Intensity per square foot decreased by 10% (on a like-for-like basis) compared to 2019.
- GHG Intensity per square foot decreased by 22% (on a like-for-like basis) compared to 2019.
- Installed water stations in three renovation projects to reduce plastic waste and improve guest experience.
- Partnered with Road Runner Waste Management to improve waste data collection and reduction strategies in Washington, D.C.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Working with hotel management teams to identify specific sustainability priorities and initiatives for each property by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce overall carbon emissions intensity by 35% by 2030 (relative to a 2019 baseline year).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance