Last updated: 26.03.2024
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SQUAKE, while drawing its foundation from the established HCMI and CHSB methodologies, has added a novel twist to the world of hotel carbon calculation by integrating support for eco-labels. Building on the rigorous standards of HCMI, which offers a consistent method for determining and articulating the carbon footprint of hotel facilities and meetings, and the benchmarking prowess of CHSB, SQUAKE has optimized these methodologies for the modern, environmentally-conscious traveler. By accommodating eco-labels, SQUAKE allows hotels not only to calculate and communicate their carbon footprints but also to differentiate themselves through recognized environmental certifications. This integration aids consumers in making informed choices based on the sustainability credentials of a hotel, moving beyond just carbon footprints to a broader understanding of a hotel's holistic environmental impact.
The inclusion of eco-labels in SQUAKE's methodology represents an evolution in hotel sustainability metrics. By offering a comprehensive view that encompasses both carbon calculations and eco-labels, SQUAKE is pushing the boundaries of transparency in the hotel sector, empowering consumers, and driving hotels towards more sustainable operations.
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co2_in_g = number_of_nights * eco_label_reduction_factor [if true] *
(co2_emissions_per_night_in_g * room_type + number_of_visitors)
+ co2_for_parking_per_day_in_g [if true]
+ co2_for_garage_per_day_in_g [if true]
)
{
"expand": [
"items"
],
"items": [
{
"type": "hotel",
"methodology": "SQUAKE",
"external_reference": "string",
"hotel_type": "suburban_location",
"stars": 4,
"country": "CN",
"city": "Lanzhou",
"hotel_name": "Xiangxi Cultural Inn In The Dream",
"code": "877089",
"code_type": "giata",
"room_type": "triple",
"number_of_visitors": 3,
"eco_label": ["earthcheck"],
"number_of_nights": 3,
"garage": true,
"parking": false
}
]
}
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