ESG, reporting and assurance built around how hotels work
HOLITRA supports hotels and hotel groups in building practical ESG reporting structures around the way hospitality actually operates — across properties, operators, owners, buildings and departments.
We connect reporting requirements with the data, responsibilities and evidence behind them, so the result can support management decisions, stakeholder requests and external scrutiny.
OUR SERVICES
Six capabilities across ESG, reporting & assurance readiness
Engage one workstream or connect several. Each capability can develop into a dedicated project as your needs evolve.
Hotels & Hotel Groups
From a first structured ESG report to consistent reporting across several properties.
Owners, Investors & Operators
Where ESG information has to work across ownership, operations, buildings and different reporting boundaries.
Associations & Industry Bodies
For organisations navigating sustainability, ESG and regulatory requirements across hospitality.
OUR SERVICES
Six capabilities across ESG, reporting & assurance readiness
Engage one workstream or connect several. Each capability can develop into a dedicated project as your needs evolve.
01
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Reporting structures and outputs built around the framework and stakeholder requirements that apply to your organisation.
02
Materiality Assessment
Identify and prioritise the sustainability topics that should drive reporting, decisions and action.
03
ESG Data & KPI Frameworks
Define consistent KPIs, reporting boundaries, data sources and responsibilities across properties and teams.
04
Carbon Footprint & GHG Accounting
Build a credible emissions baseline across Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories.
05
Assurance Readiness
Prepare ESG data, evidence, methodologies and controls so sustainability information is ready for independent external review.
06
Green Claims Compliance
Connect environmental claims to the evidence, documentation and internal review needed to substantiate them.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Start with the question you need to solve
Do we need to report — and under which framework?
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Which sustainability topics actually matter for our hotel or group?
Materiality Assessment
Our ESG data sits across properties and departments. How do we structure it?
ESG Data & KPI Frameworks
We need a credible carbon footprint. Where do we start?
Carbon Footprint & GHG Accounting
Would our ESG data and evidence withstand external review?
Assurance Readiness
Can we actually substantiate the environmental claims we communicate?
Green Claims Compliance
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Concrete outputs, defined around your scope
The exact package depends on the assignment. We define the deliverables before the work starts.
01
Reporting scope & structure
Defined reporting boundary, applicable framework, material topics and reporting structure.
02
ESG KPI & data framework
Defined KPIs, methodologies, data sources, responsibilities and collection logic.
03
Materiality output
Material topics and prioritisation documented for the agreed reporting or management purpose.
04
Carbon footprint
GHG inventory, boundary and calculation basis where carbon accounting is part of the scope.
05
Evidence & assurance-readiness package
Traceable evidence, calculation logic, controls and identified readiness gaps for external review.
06
Reporting output & next-step roadmap
The agreed report or reporting package, together with clear priorities for the next reporting cycle.
WHY HOLITRA
Specialist expertise, matched to the assignment
HOLITRA combines hospitality-specific sustainability expertise with the qualified specialists required by the scope of the project.
Built specifically for hospitality
We understand the operational, ownership, building and reporting realities of hotels and hotel groups.
The right expertise for the assignment
We bring the qualified expertise each project requires — across reporting, certification, buildings and assurance.
Audit-minded evidence
We build data, controls and documentation with external scrutiny in mind — not only the final report.
One connected system across disciplines
Reporting, certification, buildings and operations work from the same evidence base — not parallel systems.
HOW WE WORK
How a HOLITRA ESG engagement works
01
Scope & existing data review
We define what the information needs to support and review the data, systems and evidence already available.
02
Requirements & material topics
We determine the relevant reporting requirements, material topics, boundaries and stakeholder needs.
03
Data, KPIs & responsibilities
We define the data points, KPI logic, owners and collection process required for the agreed scope.
04
Evidence & controls
We structure documentation, calculation logic and controls so reported information can be traced back to its source.
05
Reporting & next steps
We prepare the agreed reporting output and identify the next priorities for assurance readiness, claims, carbon or ongoing improvement.
Go deeper
Practical insights into ESG reporting, green claims and sustainability investment decisions in hospitality.
Hotel ESG Reporting Boundary
EmpCo and Green Claims
Hotel sustainability investment priotities
FAQs
ESG & Sustainability Reporting for Hotels
What does ESG & Sustainability Reporting mean for hotels and hotel groups?
ESG and sustainability reporting is the structured process of measuring, documenting and communicating an organisation’s environmental, social and governance performance. For hotels, it typically includes data collection, selection of relevant indicators and KPIs, and preparation of reports aligned with recognised frameworks such as GRI and evolving regulation such as the CSRD.
Which areas does a hotel’s ESG reporting cover?
Hotel ESG reporting typically draws on energy, water and emissions; waste and food waste; procurement and suppliers; buildings and technical systems; people and workplace; and guest communication. The exact data set depends on the reporting scope, material topics and stakeholder requirements.
Does the CSRD apply to our hotel?
Following the Omnibus I changes in force since March 2026, mandatory CSRD reporting applies only to companies exceeding both 1,000 employees and EUR 450 million in net turnover. Both thresholds must be met, meaning most individual hotels and many hotel groups fall outside the mandatory scope. For organisations outside scope, the European Commission’s voluntary standard for companies with fewer than 1,000 employees provides a proportionate route; voluntary or stakeholder-driven reporting also remains relevant for hotels working with investors, lenders, larger corporate clients or certification bodies that request comparable ESG data.
How long does it take to set up structured ESG reporting?
The timeline depends on the maturity of existing data. Organisations with limited structured data typically need several months to define indicators, establish data-collection processes and prepare a first report; organisations building on an existing assessment can move faster. The scope is defined individually with each client.
How does ESG reporting relate to certification?
Reporting and certification rely on overlapping data and evidence. Structured ESG reporting can therefore support certification audits and vice versa. Within the HOLITRA Hospitality Sustainability System, reporting and certification are treated as connected disciplines rather than separate compliance exercises.
Connect with us
Discuss the ESG, reporting or assurance-readiness scope your hotel or hotel group needs — and the most useful place to start.