Emissions from Hotels: The Gap Between Plans and Actions
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Hotels have big plans to lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions they generate. However, this report could show a gap between those plans and actual progress, especially when it comes to energy usage.
Over 90% of 20,000 hotels surveyed worldwide have a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to a joint report from the World Travel and Tourism Council and Greenview, published on Tuesday.
However, other data suggest a gap between plans and action. Only 6.1% of the hotels surveyed use renewable sources for their energy needs, which includes electricity, heating and air conditioning.
Both leading international chains and local hotels took part in the survey. Here are five key takeaways from the report.
1. Rise in hotel emission trackingThe survey, which runs every two years, shows a rise in the number of hotels tracking greenhouse gas emissions.
