Laatste update: 02/03/2026

Transportation is often the largest source of indirect CO2 emissions (Scope 3) for a lodging establishment, mainly due to guest travel movements. An integrated mobility policy focuses on encouraging low-emission alternatives for guests, staff and in-house operations alike.

1. Our Objectives: What do we want to achieve?

Minimizing transportation needs: Reducing unnecessary mileage through local sourcing.
Encourage soft mobility: encourage guests and staff to replace cars with bicycles, public transportation or walking.
Facilitate the transition to electric driving: Provide sufficient and accessible charging infrastructure.
Greening its own fleet: Commit to zero-emission vehicles for daily operation.

2. Measuring is Knowing

Supplier distance: Record the distance to critical suppliers; for example, for laundry service, a radius of up to 50 km is recommended to reduce transportation impacts.
Fleet Monitoring: Keep a record of all motorized transport owned by the company and aim for at least 75% environmentally friendly (electric) vehicles.
Guest surveys: Survey guests by which mode of transportation they reached the lodging to gain insight into Scope 3 emissions.

3. Practical Methods and Resources.

For Guests

Disclosure: Provide up-to-date information on local bus and train connections, shuttle bus services and partial models.
Bicycle facilities: Offer bike rentals yourself or work with a local provider. Provide secure, covered parking and charging stations for e-bikes.
Charging stations: Install electric car charging stations on your own property or within a 200-meter radius.

For Staff

Financial incentives: Offer concessions for using public transportation or carpooling initiatives.
Infrastructure: Provide shower facilities and locker rooms for employees who bike to work.

For Business

Electric vehicles: Use electric golf carts, scooters or light vans for grounds maintenance and gas transportation.
Local logistics: When purchasing goods, give preference to suppliers that minimize their transportation impact.

4. The Financial Impact

Fuel savings: Switching to an electric fleet reduces long-term operational energy costs.
Marketing Value: Accessibility via public transportation and good cycling facilities attract the growing group of “Active Greens,” who are willing to pay more for sustainable options.
Efficiency: By proactively sharing accessibility information, you reduce the administrative burden of individual guest inquiries.

5. Planetary Frontiers and Social Impact.

Your purchasing policy contributes to the bigger picture:

UN SDGs: Direct contribution to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Planetary Frontiers: Reducing greenhouse gases helps guard the frontier of climate change, while less particulate matter benefits air quality (aerosol load).
Social Minimum Limits: Promotes the health of both staff and the local community by reducing noise and air pollution.

6. More Information & Tools

This guide is a living document. By working with local partners and sharing experiences, we are building journeys to tomorrow together.

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