easyHotel has finished a major low-carbon energy upgrade at its Ipswich hotel, part of a wider £6.4 million investment to cut the group's CO2 emissions by 25%.
The big picture: Hotels contribute around 1% of global carbon emissions. easyHotel aims to lead the way in affordable, low-carbon accommodation by significantly reducing its environmental impact while keeping costs down for guests.
Why it matters: The Ipswich hotel upgrade is expected to cut its annual CO2 emissions by 38 tonnes – equivalent to taking 17 cars off the road for a year.
By the numbers:
£450,000: The cost of the Ipswich hotel upgrade
25%: The group's target for overall CO2 emission reduction
38 tonnes: Expected annual CO2 savings at the Ipswich hotel
What they're saying: Karim Malak, CEO of easyHotel: "Finishing the low-carbon upgrade at our Ipswich hotel is a great milestone on our journey to offering sustainable and affordable stays. By cutting our carbon emissions, we also cut our costs and pass those savings on to our guests."
Heather Giddens, easyHotel Ipswich Hotel Manager: "We're thrilled to introduce these new low-carbon initiatives at our hotel. Not only do we provide comfort and great value to our guests, but now we also offer a more sustainable stay."
The detail: The upgrade replaced the gas boiler with electric air source heat pumps, upgraded mechanical units, and installed solar panels on the roof. easyHotel has also removed single-use plastics from guest areas across its properties.
What's next: Similar upgrades have been completed at easyHotel's Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Liverpool and Sheffield locations. The company plans to expand these initiatives to more hotels in the future.
The bottom line: While any effort to reduce carbon emissions is commendable,
