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.
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).
1. 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. More on what we do:
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
Set up your Inventory Management Plan (IMP)
outlining your boundaries, quantification methods, emission factor choices, and addressing portfolio and data changes over time
Prepare full inventories and track them over time,
using Greenview’s unique and innovative approach and models to managing inventories
Performing rigorous validity testing
to identify gaps and errors, working with you to help correct and adjust
Develop estimation & extrapolation
methodologies based on industry methodology and best practice
Support data collection,
providing invoice capture services when needed
We Understand Carbon Calculation and Targets
Since Greenview has been at the heart of the hotel industry’s carbon calculation movement, we’ve seen it all. We’re equipped to tackle any issues arising from the data or nuances related to your business, ensuring satisfaction for both your internal and external audiences.
2010
From 2010, we 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
We 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
The 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
We 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.
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2. 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.
We’ll help you understand your sources of emissions, working with you on an hierarchical approach:
- Tailored Decarbonization Solutions:
We work with you to develop bespoke decarbonization model, designed to align with the 1.5 Degrees pathway and meet net-zero targets. With our in-house electric power grid decarbonization database, we will forecast and chart a clear trajectory towards your carbon reduction goals. - Create Strategic Net Zero Roadmaps:
We develop robust roadmaps for achieving net-zero goals by identifying decarbonization actions and offsetting strategies. Our detailed plans empower clients to navigate the complexities around net zero effectively. - Comprehensive Emission Quantification and Analysis:
We delve deep into analysing all aspects of carbon emissions, examining property-level energy usage to supply chain impacts. We follow a hierarchical approach to inform emission quantification methods for specific emissions sources and categories where more granular information is available. - Supplier Engagement Expertise:
With expertise in supplier engagement, we will engage with your suppliers and partners on decarbonization actions. We will also guide you towards sustainable procurement practices and support in embedding criteria in supplier assessments, procurement platforms, RFPs, etc. - Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) Validation Support:
Our technical consultants will help you in navigating the latest SBTi criteria, methodologies, requirements, and validation process. Through meticulous documentation and expert support, we will closely work with you to secure approval of your carbon reduction targets. - Transparent Communication:
We facilitate transparent communication of progress and milestones, both internally and externally. By documenting the journey towards net zero in a comprehensive plan, we will empower you to showcase your commitment to net zero to stakeholders and the wider community.
- Greenview has helped dozens of organizations, large and small, set carbon reduction targets since 2014. Some of these companies include Hilton and Radisson Hotel Group, where we served as the primary advisors leading the technical work in setting and validating Science-based Targets.
- Our leading decarbonization models assist companies in developing pathways that are tailored to hotel portfolios of all sizes, putting into consideration that portfolios can change over time.
- Greenview manages the industry’s global emission factor database and offers grid decarbonization forecasts for all geographies to support your planning.
- In partnership with over 20 hotels and 4 global industry bodies, we led the creation of a Net Zero Methodology for hotels, a comprehensive set of resources for hotels to embark on net zero planning with specific approaches, steps, and calculation resources.
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.
- We are well trusted by several of the largest hotel chains who are already using our GHG Emission Factor database— the backbone of the freely available HCMI Tool.
3. 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. More on what it does:
- 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
Used by 1000s of hotels globally, the Greenview Portal incorporates our expertise across all its services, clients, and industry work, to deliver the most up-to-date knowledge and approaches!
4. 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.
5. Get in Touch
Whether you’re just beginning to understand your footprint or seeking specialized expertise in hotel carbon calculation and Scope 3 expansion, contact us today to learn more on how we can help. We offer tailored solutions to ensure compliance and meet stakeholder expectations.
Let’s pave the way to a greener future together.
