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Setting the environmental baseline
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Start with the biggest contributors
According to the International Tourism Partnership (ITP), the three most important factors determining a property’s environmental footprint are lighting, hot water and air conditioning/heating. That’s why measuring your carbon footprint and water usage is a good place to start when setting your baseline. There are free resources online to help you get started immediately.
Benchmark your property
Once you’ve set your baseline, you can get a broader idea of your environmental performance by benchmarking your property against others. Key resources to do so include:
Start setting targets
After you’ve collected some initial data, you can start to think about setting specific targets. The ITP has set science-based sustainability targets for the hotel industry to meet by 2030. These are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the COP21 Paris Climate Agreement. They also offer guidance on setting water targets, managing water use and working with your supply chain.
Other useful resources are the Destination Water Risk Index – which can help you understand what your water risk is and set appropriate water targets and measures – and the UN Global Compact’s Science Based Targets initiative, which has resources for the broader topic of corporate climate action.
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