Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Travelodge score?

DitchCarbon reports 2023 GB-level emissions at Scope 1: 15,517t and Scope 2: 27,887t CO₂e, with global figures of Scope 1: 18,000t and Scope 2: 28,000t. This data originates from SECR mandatory reporting via the parent company Travelodge Hotels Limited. However, the data is cascaded from the parent, and there is no evidence of third-party verification or granular methodology disclosure beyond SECR requirements. The company tracks emissions but does not publish a detailed standalone GHG breakdown

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Travelodge score?

DitchCarbon estimates global Scope 3 at ~74,000t CO₂e, with Purchased Goods and Services accounting for 47% of Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions reportedly increased by 3% in the most recent year. The company states it began measuring Scope 3 in 2023 and is working to improve this, but the data appears to be estimated/modelled rather than fully audited. Their supplier engagement programme covers 71 suppliers (64% of spend) with a questionnaire and draft Code of Conduct — early-stage but shows

Emissions Trajectory: How does Travelodge score?

Travelodge set absolute energy reduction targets (26% electricity, 18% total energy by end 2024 vs 2017 baseline), and the LED programme saved 4,283t CO₂e. The hospitality sector reportedly cut emissions by 12% in 2023. However, Scope 3 emissions increased by 3% in the most recent year, and the 2025 target switched to intensity (2% energy per room sold). No verified multi-year absolute emissions trajectory is published. The switch from absolute to intensity targets and rising Scope 3 caps this s

Energy Source: How does Travelodge score?

Travelodge's hotels mainly use electricity for lighting, heating and cooling. The company has invested significantly in energy efficiency (LED retrofits across 388 sites, BEMS in 260+ hotels, heat pump rollouts for hot water). However, no evidence was found of renewable energy procurement, RE100 membership, green tariffs, PPAs, or on-site renewable generation at existing hotels beyond one new-build with solar panels. The energy strategy is focused on reduction, not source transition. For a compa

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Travelodge score?

No evidence of TNFD disclosure, formal biodiversity assessment, or nature impact quantification. Hotels are primarily urban/built environment with lower direct nature exposure than some industries. New-build hotels meet BREEAM 'Very Good' or 'Excellent', which includes some environmental criteria. Carpet from recycled fishing nets supporting clean ocean initiatives is a minor procurement measure. However, no systematic nature risk assessment or deforestation-free sourcing commitment exists for t

Resource Use & Waste: How does Travelodge score?

Travelodge diverted 97% of waste from landfill from 2023 hotel refurbishments. New hotel designs use recycled fishing net carpets and plastic bottle backing. Reduced plastic in vending machines and Bar Cafés. The company states it is working to embed circular economy principles. These are concrete measures with a specific metric (97% diversion rate), though this applies to refurbishment waste specifically — no data on operational hotel waste recycling rates or total waste volumes has been publis

Water Impact: How does Travelodge score?

Travelodge has an active water efficiency programme since 2018. It reduced average water usage by 3 litres per guest in 2023/24, equivalent to 66,543m³ annual savings. It has a target of 100 litres per guest by 2025. Water-efficient shower heads were rolled out across hotels in 2024, and specialist teams target high-usage sites. This demonstrates monitoring, targets, and active reduction measures, though full quantified footprint data and third-party verification are not published.

Targets & Commitments: How does Travelodge score?

Travelodge has a self-set net-zero by 2050 target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In 2022–2023, the company stated plans to align its net-zero trajectory with SBTi, but as of 2025, no SBTi commitment or validated target appears on the SBTi dashboard. DitchCarbon confirms Travelodge has not committed through major frameworks. The 2025 energy target is intensity-based (2% per room sold). Targets are informal and self-set without science-based validation. No offset strategy was identified.

Transparency & Accountability: How does Travelodge score?

Travelodge publishes an annual 'Better Future' sustainability report (launched 2022, now on its 4th edition in 2025) and has a sustainability steering committee and a Board-level Sustainability Committee. Key sustainability data is published on their website across three pillars (Inclusive, Caring, Conscious). However, emissions data is not detailed in the public report with methodology, and there is no TCFD or CSRD disclosure. Simply Sustainable was appointed as ESG consultant. Governance struc

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Travelodge score?

No greenwashing allegations, regulatory fines, climate lawsuits, or environmental controversies were found in searches. No evidence of anti-climate lobbying activity or problematic trade association memberships. The company is a private company (not publicly listed) with limited public scrutiny compared to listed peers. The switch from absolute to intensity targets for 2025 is a minor concern but does not constitute a controversy. Clean record with no identified red flags.

Travelodge Sustainability Score: 38/100

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Travelodge·Hospitality / Hotels·Thame, United Kingdom·Founded 1976·Last verified 25 April 2026

out of 100

Below expectationsPending Review

Travelodge tracks operational emissions but lacks third-party verification and renewable energy procurement. Supply chain emissions rose 3% despite measurement efforts. The company abandoned absolute targets for intensity-based ones and has no science-based validation. Governance exists but teeth are missing.

No challenges currently filed

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Hospitality / Hotels sector ceiling.

45 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

38 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 45) + (0.7 × 38) = 40.1

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.95

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

38 / 100

The ten questions

Where Travelodge is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 5/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 2/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

7 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Third-party verified

DitchCarbon Travelodge Profile

Ongoing

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[2]Self-reported

Travelodge Conscious Sustainability Pillar

Ongoing

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[3]Third-party verified

SMS Energy Travelodge Case Study

Unknown

Q3Q4

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[4]Public record

Sustainability BEAT: Travelodge Sustainable

2024

Q6Q9

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[5]Self-reported

Travelodge Sustainability Hub

Ongoing

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[6]Self-reported

Travelodge 2023 Sustainability Plans Announcement

2023

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[7]SEC filing

Travelodge Hotels Limited SEC Filing

Unknown

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Travelodge in context

Where Travelodge sits among hospitality / hotels peers.

Among the 9 major hospitality / hotels brands we've scored, Travelodge sits 7th of 9.

7/9

Travelodge's rank

Industry average

Industry low

Industry high

1The Gym Group plc

2Premier Inn

3Radisson Hotel Group

4Accor

5Hilton Worldwide

6Marriott International

7Travelodge

8InterContinental Hotels Group

9PureGym

How this score has moved

Travelodge's score over time.

Score history begins 5 April 2026.

As Travelodge's score updates, the trajectory will appear here.

We're backfilling historical scores for FTSE 100 and S&P 100 companies over the coming weeks.

What's being contested

This score is not currently being contested.

Every challenge is published. We'd rather be corrected than wrong — that's the whole point.

No challenges submitted yet. If you have evidence that contradicts this score, you can challenge any question above — cite a public source and we'll review it.

About Travelodge

Travelodge is a budget hotel chain operating ~388 properties across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1976, it is owned by private equity and operates in the midscale segment, competing with Premier Inn and Travelodge Hotels Limited. The company targets cost-conscious leisure and business travellers with standardised room formats and streamlined amenities.

Founded

1976

Headquarters

Thame, United Kingdom

Employees

~13,000

Annual revenue

~£1,037M

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