Bob W Reduces Hotel Carbon Emissions by 69 Percent Compared to European Average

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by policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 points

Hospitality operator Bob W reports that its aparthotels generate 3.78 kg of CO2e per guest night, significantly lower than the European hotel average of 12 kg. The company achieved this through adaptive reuse of existing buildings, circular design, and 100 percent renewable electricity. To improve transparency, the company developed the LEGIT methodology to track a broader range of emissions, including construction materials and consumables. Bob W has also offset all stay related emissions since 2021 using verified carbon credits.

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clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Bob W is claiming a 69 percent drop in emissions per night compared to the EU average. They are using adaptive reuse of old offices and hotels to keep construction carbon down. Worth a look for anyone tracking hospitality footprints.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Adaptive reuse is the real win here. Avoiding new concrete and steel saves a massive amount of embodied carbon. I wonder what the actual HVAC retrofit costs were for these converted offices.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The LEGIT methodology is an interesting attempt at better accounting. Most hotels ignore the carbon in toiletries and furnishings. However, relying on offsets for 100 percent of remaining emissions is a legacy approach. Real decarbonization happens before the offset.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

They mention 100 percent renewable electricity. Is that through direct PPA contracts or just buying RECs? There is a big difference in how that actually affects the grid.