Berlin, 21 August 2024 – ehotel AG, a leading company in hotel booking services, has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability strategy. As early as 2021, ehotel® began working closely with renowned organisations myclimate and GreenSign to systematically collect relevant data to determine its carbon footprint. The data was gathered and analysed in 2022. The final analysis is now complete, providing a detailed account of the company’s carbon footprint for the year 2022. In recognition of these efforts and the close collaboration, ehotel® has been awarded the carbon certificate by myclimate and GreenSign, highlighting the company’s outstanding commitment to sustainability.
Strategies for Carbon Offsetting
Following a comprehensive analysis, ehotel® is now ready to implement targeted carbon offsetting strategies to fully neutralise its carbon footprint. This underlines the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and its proactive role in global climate protection.
A Commitment to the Future
ehotel®’s carbon footprint has been carefully calculated in accordance with international standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064, taking into account the strict criteria of myclimate and GreenSign. These certifications confirm ehotel®’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and implementing sustainable practices.
myclimate carried out the analysis of ehotel®’s carbon footprint and supported the company in implementing reduction measures. GreenSign certified the sustainable practices implemented by ehotel®.
A key component of ehotel®’s climate strategy is to offset emissions by investing in sustainable projects. This reflects the company’s commitment not only to reducing its own carbon footprint, but also to contributing to global environmental sustainability.
ehotel® has implemented a comprehensive sustainability management system that is fully integrated into all areas of the business. From using green energy to working with carbon neutral suppliers, ehotel® emphasises energy efficient practices and effective resource utilisation.
In addition, ehotel AG offers tailor-made solutions for sustainable bookings. Its meta-search technology increases the visibility of eco-friendly hotels and promotes green travel, taking into account renowned sustainability certifications. Customers can view the carbon footprint of their preferred hotels through ehotel® Analytics and incorporate this information into their booking decisions.
“This certification is an important milestone in our sustainability strategy and underlines our ongoing commitment to environmental protection,” said Fritz Zerweck, CEO of ehotel®. “Working with myclimate and GreenSign has given us valuable insights into how we can achieve our environmental goals. By investing in sustainable projects, we are sending a strong message for a greener future”.
myclimate and GreenSign: Renowned Partners in Sustainability
myclimate is a globally recognised Swiss foundation specialising in carbon offsetting and climate protection projects. By supporting companies worldwide, myclimate actively contributes to the reduction of global carbon emissions and sets the highest standards in emissions assessment and offsetting.
GreenSign, a leading German certification system for sustainable hotels, promotes and establishes environmentally friendly practices in the hospitality industry. Through a comprehensive assessment against strict sustainability criteria, GreenSign helps hotels and businesses to minimise their environmental and social impact in a sustainable way, while offering guests an environmentally conscious travel experience.
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