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Global Warming

Flights: GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions

Our emissions scoring reflects the impact of your flight by comparing your total emissions to the daily average emissions per person in your country. We also convert the total GHG emissions into a cost using the carbon price specific to your country. This approach provides a clearer sense of the environmental and economic impact of your flight relative to local standards.

Our methodology adheres to Bilan Carbone and ISO14064 standards, focusing primarily on the significant source of GHG emissions during flights: fuel combustion. We calculate fuel-related emissions using guidelines from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), considering factors like aircraft type, load, and flight distance. Although fuel is the main contributor, we also include emissions from waste disposal and in-flight food and beverage consumption to provide a comprehensive assessment of the overall environmental impact of air travel.

Airline's Environmental Efforts

Our scoring reflects the airline's efforts to reduce emissions. We consider measures such as the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), which play a crucial role in lowering aviation-related carbon emissions. By factoring in these initiatives, our approach recognizes airlines that actively invest in sustainable practices.

Planet Resources

Waste Management

One often overlooked impact of air travel is waste production, including cabin waste, maintenance by-products, and hazardous materials.

This part of the score depends on the airlines used during the flight. We take into account the annual amounts of hazardous and non-hazardous waste produced, waste reduction goals of the airline and their recycling policy.

Respect Communities

Noise Reduction

Another significant impact of air travel is noise pollution from aircraft, which can affect communities near airports and disrupt local wildlife. Including noise pollution in our scoring is important as it recognizes the broader environmental consequences of air travel and encourages airlines to adopt quieter technologies and operational practices.

We evaluate the compliance of the airline with international standards and regulations, as well as their initiatives to reduce noise (partnership with local communities, adapted fleet, night flights restrictions,...).

Global Warming

Hotels: GHG Emissions

Our evaluation includes benchmarking GHG emissions per occupied room against daily per capita emissions from the traveler's departure country and applying a carbon price.

Emissions are assessed based on energy use during your hotel stay, including electricity, heating, and, when relevant, cooling system leaks and emissions related to meals. Our calculations comply with Bilan Carbone and ISO14064 standards.

Hotel features and policy

We consider the hotel's green features, non-sustainable aspects, and overall sustainability policy in our assessment. This includes the hotel's commitment to global warming mitigation, such as efforts toward sustainability certifications, as well as the positive environmental impacts of features like bicycle rentals, solar panels, and waste recycling.

Planet Resources

Hotels: Water Stress

One of the primary resource impacted by hotels is water. We evaluate the water stress associated with a hotel stay and the hotel's general resource policy.

We define water stress as the ratio of water consumed to the water available. Our calculation method incorporates a comprehensive range of factors to estimate the water available in the country where the hotel is located.

Planet Resource Management

Our scoring evaluates the waste generated by the hotel, including the amounts of waste produced and the extent of recycling efforts.

We also review the hotel's Planet Resource Management Policy, which encompasses a range of sustainable practices:

1. Hotels Waste Management: Policies on reducing, reusing, and recycling waste to minimize environmental impact.
2. Water Conservation: Strategies for efficient water use and preservation, aiming to reduce water stress and enhance sustainability.
3. Sustainable Meals: Policies related to organic sourcing, circular economy practices, and availability of vegetarian options to support sustainable food practices.

Respect Communities

Community and Social Responsibility Policy

We assess a hotel's commitment to local communities through its policies and initiatives, evaluating their respect for and engagement with local and global social issues.

1. Employment Policy: Fair labor practices and employee well-being measures to ensure the hotel supports ethical work environments.
2. Accessibility: Policies that ensure accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities, promoting inclusivity in the hotel's services and facilities.
3. Local Community Engagement: Initiatives such as donations, community involvement, and support for local businesses to gauge the hotel's impact on and relationship with the local community.
4. Social responsibility: Policies aimed at safeguarding children and preventing human trafficking, ensuring the hotel's practices align with protection and ethical standards.