Last updated: 26.03.2024

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The vacation rental industry has grown exponentially, presenting both opportunities and challenges when considering environmental impact. Recognizing the sector's potential to influence carbon emissions, SQUAKE developed a dedicated methodology tailored to vacation rentals. Rooted in comprehensive research and in-depth data analysis, SQUAKE's approach delves deep into the heating, electricity and water consumption, as well as into amenities.

The methodology is certified by GUTcert following the “GHG Protocol - Product Life Cycle Accounting & Reporting Standard”. By examining these varied elements, SQUAKE's methodology offers a holistic perspective on the climate impact of vacation rentals. The resulting metrics provide property owners and guests with insights, encouraging sustainable practices.

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Equation

co2_in_g = 
number_of_nights * (square_meters * co2_for_heating_per_day_per_sqm_in_g 
+ number_of_visitors * (co2_for_electricity_per_day_per_person_in_g + co2_for_water_per_day_per_person_in_g)
+ co2_for_sauna_per_day_in_g [only if true]
+ co2_for_swimming_pool_per_day_in_g [only if true]
+ co2_for_air_conditioner_per_day_in_g [only if true]
)

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "accommodation",
      "methodology": "SQUAKE",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "number_of_nights": 2,
      "starts_on": "2020-01-01",
      "ends_on": "2020-01-15",
      "country": "DE",
      "number_of_travelers": 1,
      "square_meters": 50,
      "sauna": false,
      "swimming_pool": false,
      "air_conditioner": false
    }
  ]
}

White paper

Vacation_Rentals__CO2_calculations.pdf

Document of conformity

Urkunde_SQUAKE_PCF-Tool_C-24-25174-1_EN_Final.pdf

Bibliography