Last updated: 26.03.2024

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DEHOGA, the German Hotel and Restaurant Association, has been proactive in addressing the sustainability challenges facing the hospitality sector. In the realm of carbon calculation, DEHOGA's methodology for the hotel industry leans on the combination of precision and practicality. Understanding that the hospitality sector is diverse, DEHOGA's guidelines are modular, allowing for adjustments based on the hotel's size, location, and services offered. They factor in energy consumption, from room heating to laundry services, but also encompass water usage, waste generation, and even food preparation.

A significant highlight of DEHOGA's approach is the integration of best practices, providing hotels with a blueprint not just to measure, but to manage and reduce their carbon footprint. By offering clear benchmarks and success stories from the industry, DEHOGA encourages hotels to move towards sustainable operations, emphasizing both environmental stewardship and economic viability.

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Equation

co2_in_g = number_of_visitors * number_of_nights * co2_in_g_per_person_per_night

Factors considered by methodology:

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "hotel",
      "methodology": "DEHOGA",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "stars": 3,
      "number_of_nights": 2
    }
  ]
}

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