Environmental & ESG Regulations
Expertise on environmental standards, ESG criteria, and non-financial reporting obligations for the tourism industry.
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EU Green Claims Rules for Hotels: What EmpCo Requires Before September 2026
EmpCo bans vague eco claims for hotels from 27 Sept 2026, no grace period. What the stalled Green Claims Directive doesn’t change.
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): What It Means for Hotels
The EU’s packaging law applies from August 2026, but the hotel amenity ban isn’t until 2030. What hotel operators need to track now.
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How Hotels Calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 Carbon Emissions: A Property-Level Guide
Most hotels can’t produce the carbon data lenders and corporate accounts now demand. Here’s what Scope 1, 2, and 3 require at property level.
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ESG Reporting for Hotels: The Harmonisation Push Is Real, the Timetable Is Not
ESG reporting for hotels is fragmenting across jurisdictions. Here is what is legally binding, and what is still being built.
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