Environmental and carbon footprint of tourist accommodation: A comparative study of popular hotel categories in Brazil and Peru

Filimonau, Viachaslau; Rosa, Marina Santa; Franca, Luíza Santana; Creus, Alba Cánovas; Ribeiro, Glaydston Mattos; Molnarova, Jitka; Piumatti, Ricardo Geldres; Valsasina, Lucia; Safaei, Amir

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129561

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“…(Owner, glamping) Furthermore, while research on carbon footprint analysis has primarily been concerned with mainstream hotels and direct business-related emissions (Filimonau et al, 2013), some interviewees suggested that other emission sources should receive similar, if not greater, emphasis. For instance, in line with the findings from Filimonau et al (2021), the sustainability manager of a consultancy firm mentioned the emissions associated with the construction of the hotel building. It should be noted that this interviewee was involved in several construction management plans, but more in-depth research is suggested to explore the issue further.…”

Section: Difficulty With Data Gatheringmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…Overall, with such a number and variety of activities significantly contributing to carbon emissions, it is unsurprising that accommodation providers find measuring their properties' carbon footprint challenging. To further complicate matters, studies have found that not all hoteliers carry out energy audits (Oluseyi et al , 2016), with some considering data on energy performance commercially sensible (Filimonau et al , 2011), thus making primary data procurement even more demanding (Filimonau et al , 2021). Additional barriers hindering the adoption of carbon reduction and broad environmental strategies include financial constraints (Sureeyatanapas et al , 2021; Khatter et al , 2021; Chan et al , 2020; Subramanian and Abdulrahman, 2017; Chan et al , 2018; Chan, 2021), lack of resources (Khatter et al , 2021; Chan et al , 2020; Chan, 2021; Kragt et al , 2017; Olatunji et al , 2019) and lack of cooperation and support (Khatter et al , 2021; Chan et al , 2020; Subramanian and Abdulrahman, 2017; Olatunji et al , 2019).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Analysis of accommodation providers' carbon footprint in Australia: motivations and challenges

Apolloni

Volgger

Pforr

2023

IJCHM

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Purpose As net-zero pledges gain momentum globally, more and more accommodation businesses seek to quantify their carbon emissions. Building on Chan (2021), this study aims to explore what drives Australian accommodation providers to measure the carbon footprint of their businesses and what barriers hinder them from doing so. Design/methodology/approach Empirical data were collected by conducting ten semi-structured interviews with owners, senior executives, consultants, certification bodies and hotel management companies. The set of interviews represented different segments of the hotel industry and various accommodation types. Data were analysed with thematic analysis. Findings The major drivers for adopting carbon footprint analysis are as follows: the analysis being perceived as an important contribution to a company's corporate responsibility, the owner or manager's environmental concern, the assessment being a requirement for obtaining an eco-certification and the business benefits associated with implementing the initiative. The major barriers hindering adoption include the following: difficulties with data gathering, the lack of a standard methodology, a lengthy decision-making process and a lack of resources. Research limitations/implications Based on the empirical findings and three theories on ecological responsiveness, this study develops a conceptual framework for implementing carbon footprint analysis in the accommodation context and recommends strategies to increase the adoption of carbon footprint analysis. Originality/value This study responds to Chan and Hsu's (2016) call for further research on carbon footprint in the hotel context and represents the first attempt to explore the drivers and barriers specifically associated with implementing carbon footprint analysis in the accommodation sector.

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Section: Difficulty With Data Gatheringmentioning

confidence: 83%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Analysis of accommodation providers' carbon footprint in Australia: motivations and challenges

Apolloni

Volgger

Pforr

2023

IJCHM

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“…), activities (energy use for transportation of tourists from their accommodations to the sites of activities, for operating restaurants, bars, disco's, cinemas, cable-cars, scenic tours, et cetera)". These four dimensions are not rarely ignored or out of the spotlight of scientific research, perhaps because they are still "hidden" in the diversity and complexity of the products and services of a hotel unit [91]. Perhaps this circumstance explains so many years of scarce scientific work, which has been far from an urgent in-depth study of the above-mentioned critical points.…”

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confidence: 99%

A Conceptual Framework Proposal Regarding the Engagement of Hotels in the Modern Fight against Unsustainable Food Practices

2023

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The ecological crisis that emerged rapidly in the 2000s because of vertiginous economic growth is still one of the dominant themes today. This unprecedented phenomenon has led to intense political-economic and social tensions over reconsidering the priorities of “post-industrial capitalism”. The main issues here are increasing inequalities in the distribution of resources and high dependence on non-renewable energies. In response, valuable policies have been developed with the intention of creating new economic models that satisfy environmental and ecological needs. However, the literature shows that the effectiveness of the global schemes proposed to achieve sustainable behaviors and techniques has been very low. In the hospitality sector, particularly in the food and beverage department, pollution and consumption of scarce resources remain issues. In this paper, we propose a structural framework for analyzing the commitment of hotels regarding sustainable practices in the F&B department, centered on standards set by relevant institutions. To enhance understanding, an extension of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) is proposed. The use of this conceptual framework will enable us firstly to gain a perception of how a hotel acts through its F&B administrator in the light of relevant standard practices. Secondly, it will allow us to understand the role of the common internal and external factors behind the theories describing the behavior adopted. In this way, this research aims to contribute to a global understanding of the factors that influence the commitment of hotels to sustainable practices in their F&B department.

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“…Minimal attention has been paid to the impact of hotels water use both cumulatively and at the community level despite a growing literature on environmental impacts of tourism (Hewedi & ElMasry 2019;Cavallin Toscani et al, 2022;Collins & Cooper, 2017). Filimonau et al (2021) suggests this gap exists due to poor data access and limited data quality. As a result, hotels environmental impact assessments are overly generic.…”

Section: Hotels and Water Impact Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using a human rights approach to improve hotels’ water use and sustainability

Sandang

Cole

2022

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

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This article explores the intersect between the human right to water, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the reality of hotels water use. Our qualitative study was based on semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and focus groups with hoteliers, government agencies and community stakeholders in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It examines the challenges faced by hoteliers to respect the human right to water and why hotels do not voluntarily adopt the Guiding Principles. The impeding factors identified include a lack of awareness, a lack of substantive voluntary schemes, the water tariff, the absence of data management; return on investment, profit and public image prioritized over environmental considerations; and inadequate regulations and their enforcement. Our study also indicates the potential of combining a human right to water impact assessment within the existing EIA to reform hotels water management and improve their water stewardship. In doing so, hotel water management would move beyond the domain of the hotel to consider their impact on the local community. This, the first study to take a human rightsbased approach to the study of hotel's water use, also identifies the further research required on this topic: legal enforcement and community participation.

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Environmental and carbon footprint of tourist accommodation: A comparative study of popular hotel categories in Brazil and Peru

Cited by 21 publications

References 58 publications

Analysis of accommodation providers' carbon footprint in Australia: motivations and challenges

Analysis of accommodation providers' carbon footprint in Australia: motivations and challenges

A Conceptual Framework Proposal Regarding the Engagement of Hotels in the Modern Fight against Unsustainable Food Practices

Using a human rights approach to improve hotels’ water use and sustainability

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