Industry Leaders in Carbon Calculation
At Greenview, our consultants provide comprehensive services including GHG Emissions Inventory Calculations and advisory support in Decarbonization Modelling. Additionally, for those looking for a carbon calculation software, we also offer our Greenview Portal, tailor-made for hotel properties and portfolios.
Contact us today to learn how we can support both incremental and major developments in your sustainability initiatives!
Our Approach to Carbon Calculation
Since 2012, Greenview has been at the forefront of working with hotels to measuring their carbon emissions. We’ve developed effective metrics and methodologies for calculating Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, serving numerous companies across various sectors. Whether it’s individual hotels or Fortune 200 companies with intricate business models, our calculations adhere to rigorous third-party verification standards such as the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and the Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi).
GHG Emissions Inventories
We understand that calculating company-level carbon emissions isn’t simple, but we’re with you every step of the journey.
We partner with you to establish and maintain your inventory. Drawing from extensive collaborations with global companies, we deliver reliable and impactful outcomes. Our comprehensive services span from individual invoice capture to inventory preparation and extend to final assurance support.
Scope 1 & 2
Identify and understand all the Scope 1 & 2 emissions sources in your business, financial or operational control, and whether using location-based or market-based approaches
Inventory Management Plan
Set up your Inventory Management Plan (IMP) outlining your boundaries, quantification methods, emission factor choices, and addressing portfolio and data changes over time
Track inventories over time
Prepare full inventories and track them over time, using Greenview’s unique and innovative approach and models to managing inventories
Validity testing
Performing rigorous validity testing to identify gaps and errors, working with you to help correct and adjust
Estimation & Extrapolation Methodologies
Develop estimation & extrapolation methodologies based on industry methodology and best practice
Data Collection
Support data collection,
providing invoice capture services when needed
ESG Disclosures and Frameworks
2010
Started collaborating with hotel companies, developing the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) to commonly define the carbon footprint of a Room Night and Meeting Space.
2013
Launched and manage the Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking (CHSB) Index, calculating carbon emissions from over 27,000 individual hotels across >100 countries, enabling us to understand all types of hotels, emissions sources, emission factors, and estimation methods.
2015
Greenview Portal emerged as a pivotal addition to our suite of tools in addition to our tailored data process, and is constantly evolving each year to stay ahead of the curve.
2017
Introduced the Hotel Footprinting Tool (HFT), allowing any company to calculate Scope 3 Category 6 emissions stemming from business travel accommodations. It has quickly become the cornerstone of emissions calculation for governments, travel buyers, and an expanding roster of over 40 global companies, with continued growth.
2021
Through our leadership, we have been advancing the understanding of Scope 3 emissions for hotels, establishing robust methodologies through client projects like the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels, and the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative 3.0.
Today
For over a decade, we’ve managed emissions inventories for numerous large hotel chains, comprising 1000s of hotels, including hotel owners (private equity and REITs) and franchisees, within an ever-evolving portfolio. We deliver the most consistent approach, successfully passing 3rd party validation and pre-assessment by several 3rd party auditing firms across the world.
Carbon Targets and Net Zero Plans
Greenview leads the way in assisting hospitality companies with setting targets, modelling decarbonization pathways, and preparing net-zero and transition plans. Our tailored solutions provide proven support for all your carbon and target-setting needs.
Supporting your Regulatory Requirements
As emissions disclosure and reduction become subject to more specific regulations, we’re ready to help you through the alphabet soup of CDP, CSRD, IFRS, ISSB, GRESB, GRI, SBTi, and other local regulatory requirements. Delving deeply into the hospitality sector, we help define and develop approaches to navigate regulatory gray areas and address industry-specific challenges.
- We prepare sound Inventory Management Plans (IMP) as the backbone of your carbon calculations to stand up to regulation.
- We reduce the stress load that comes with data gathering as it can be tricky to collate across a wide portfolio. We fill in the gaps, using methods and approaches to help reduce anxiety caused by regulatory fearmongering.
- We work so you can be compliant with relevant regulations through thorough research, maintaining a comprehensive database of emission factors and conversion methods, providing transparent and consistent methods.
Greenview Portal: Carbon Calculation Software
Our consultants are well equipped to support your carbon calculations, but we also offer the Greenview Portal if you’re seeking for a specialized carbon calculation software. Having undergone continuous enhancements to ensure unparalleled performance and industry-specific configuration, the Greenview Portal is a helpful resource for property teams as well as company-level executives.
- Full carbon calculation for Scope 1 & 2 emissions, with Scope 3 being added over time
- Individual tracking of utilities by each type, with sub-metering and calendar normalization built-in
- Storage of invoices and other documentation, with invoice capture options available
- Real-time calculation and roll-up for portfolios & sub-portfolios across companies of any size, including other types of asset classes
- Integrated benchmarking capabilities
Get Ready for Scope 3: The Next Frontier
Scope 3 emissions can be daunting for any company, but we can work through it together.
At Greenview, we know the complexities of these carbon calculations, particularly the challenges hotels face in approaching their calculations as they are part of the broader value chain of other companies’ Scope 3 emissions. With our industry expertise and collaborative approach, we offer cutting-edge strategies for each Scope 3 category, assisting with both your inventories and roadmap to decarbonizing Scope 3 emissions.
- We perform full scope 3 calculations based on the data you have available
- We work with others to support the creation of default emission factors, enabling more consistency across the industry
- We dedicate team members to researching and updating Scope 3 approaches, modelling, and emission factors constantly
- We provide ongoing support to our clients, offering practical assistance in navigating the ever-changing landscape of Scope 3 emissions. Rest assured, we won’t leave you to tackle a single inventory alone.
- We foster confidence in our clients, supporting organizations in cultivating awareness, understanding, and buy-in for Scope 3 sources and their decarbonization endeavors.
- We know what it takes to address scope 3 emission effectively. We work across various industries such as healthcare, ICT, and the wider travel industry to better understand and serve any Scope 3 calculation needs.
Partnering with the World’s Leading Hospitality Brands
Greenview is proud to work with global hotel chains, real estate investment trusts (REITs), private equity firms, and
travel organizations to advance sustainability.
Get in Touch
Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or aiming to elevate your presence as a leader in sustainability among hospitality industry peers, we’re here to help. We offer advisory support, unique to your organization. Get in touch today!