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Sustainability Report 2023–24
The year we opened room2 Belfast, became a certified B Corp and cut Scope 1 & 2 emissions 18% against our 2019 baseline.
Covers 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2024.
room2 became Second Nature in 2026.
The year in numbers
18%
lower Scope 1 & 2 emissions than 2019
93.5
B Corp score, certified November 2023
61%
less carbon per night at room2 than an average hotel
100%
renewable electricity
129
tCO₂ offset through reforestation in Ghana
75,000
bees on the roof of room2 Chiswick
Foreword
“At its heart, Lamington Group is about helping the planet, and showing other industry leaders that achieving net zero is possible, without compromising on comfort or style.”
Robert Godwin
Chief Executive Officer
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As we launch our latest ESG report, we reflect on a year of progress and renewed commitment to sustainability.
Globally, the movement toward sustainability continues to gain momentum, with every year bringing new innovations and collaborative efforts to protect our planet. From advances in technology to international agreements at COP28, we are witnessing meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future.
With buildings still accounting for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the real estate industry must lead with purpose and urgency. At Lamington Group, we are more determined than ever to set a positive example. Our journey toward net zero is not just a goal—it is a necessity, and this year we have continued to progress our actions within our Net Zero Carbon Roadmap.
In 2023, we opened room2 Belfast, our latest hometel, designed not only to minimise our carbon emissions, but also celebrate Belfast's culture and heritage. By collaborating with local artists and craftsmen, and thoughtful circular-economy design choices, we created unique features throughout the property that embody the spirit of the community.
Social impact is also at the forefront of our strategy and in 2023 we were delighted to achieve B Corp certification. To achieve this status is a huge milestone for us, and reflects our commitment to sustainable hospitality, whilst reaffirming our values to always put people and the planet first.
Looking ahead to 2024-25, we're excited to drive even greater change in our industry and create a legacy of positive social and environmental impact, one project at a time.
Robert Godwin, CEO
Our journey
- Jan 2020
Our wake-up call: climate emergency and net zero journey started
- May 2020
Carbon baseline calculated for 2019 (Scopes 1, 2 and 3)
- Dec 2020
room2 Net Zero building specifications adopted for all new developments
- Jul 2021
Lamington Group Net Zero Carbon Roadmap published
- Aug 2021
Signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative
- Sep 2021
Signed The Climate Pledge
- Oct 2021
Solar panels installed at room2 Southampton and Chiswick
- Dec 2021
B Corp Impact Assessment initiated
- Mar 2022
room2 Chiswick registered as the first LETI Pioneer hotel
- 2022
Signed the Glasgow Declaration
- Jun 2023
BREEAM Excellent awarded to room2 Chiswick
- Oct 2023
room2 Belfast opened
- Nov 2023
Lamington Group certified as a B Corp
We are a B Corp
93.5
B Impact Assessment score against a minimum of 80. The median for traditional businesses is 50.9.
“Lamington Group is proud to be a Certified B Corporation. It reflects our continued dedication to high standards of sustainability, transparency, and positive impact.”
Lucy Eaglesfield, Head of Sustainability
People
Unique, inclusive and healthy spaces to work and stay.
Our people
134
staff members
20
internal promotions
8
internships
10
Culture Club activities to promote wellbeing
Team Planet
102
colleagues took part
34
workshops delivered
2,577
sustainability points earned
A positive place to work
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy
Created this year.
Quarterly Town Halls and Chalkboard
Our new intranet and company-wide updates.
Wellbeing
Hybrid working, Employee Assistance Programme, free yoga and gym access, cycle to work and two volunteering days.
Healthy stays
Health-focused amenities
Choice of mattress, low-VOC paints and chemical-free cleaning.
Active lifestyles
Peloton, gyms, and dogs welcome.
50%
of Winnie's menu plant-based
Planet
Future-proofing our buildings and our business.
Emissions at a glance
An 18% reduction in combined Scope 1 & 2 emissions against our 2019 baseline, on track for our 2030 science-based target, while cutting over 1,000 tonnes of Scope 3 year on year – despite opening a new hotel and growing our floor area 70% since 2020.
18%
lower Scope 1 & 2 than 2019
44%
lower emissions intensity since 2019
100%
renewable electricity
Scope 1 & 2 emissions, tCO₂e
Scope 1Scope 2
20192020202120222023
Source: Lamington Group GHG Reports 2023–2025.
Carbon neutral stays
61%
less carbon per night than an average hotel
129
tCO₂ offset through reforestation of 4,174 hectares in Ghana
46%
Scope 1 & 2 reduction target by 2030 (science-based, from 2019)
Energy
room2 Chiswick ground source heat pumps
17 boreholes 200 metres below the site provide all heating, cooling and hot water, cutting absolute energy use by 37%.
17
boreholes
37%
absolute energy reduction
Solar
Rooftop solar at room2 Chiswick, Belfast and Southampton.
Lab rooms
Occupancy, lighting, heating, air quality and hot water tracked in real time at three hometels.
Water and nature
50,000
litres stored on the room2 Chiswick blue roof
75,000
bees and around 360 jars of honey from the Chiswick rooftop hives
Low-flow fixtures
Taps limited to 6 litres and showers to 9 litres a minute.
Zero waste
Zero waste to landfill
At room2.
100%
of food waste composted on site or digested
Circular materials
Carpets from abandoned fishing nets, a reception desk made from room2 shampoo bottles, lights made from orange peel, tiles from waste glass.
Places
Thoughtfully designed spaces connected to our communities.
room2 Belfast
Our largest hometel opened in October 2023 – carbon neutral, 100% electric and zero waste to landfill, with a public art gallery and bespoke furniture made within 25 miles.
175
keys
6,572
sq m
148
kWh/m² estimated energy use intensity
Air source heat pumpRooftop solarAir quality sensorsLow water fixturesLocal and conscious design
Community
21
community engagement events across our room2 locations
7
awards won
6
new local artist partnerships
5
sustainable design principles
Local partners
Belfast artists and makers
Jamie Beard, Rebecca O'Doherty, Alana McDowell, Dodds & Shute (90% of the furniture) and Spared.
Southampton
Youth development workshops, Wessex Cancer Trust and Maggie's.
Chiswick and Missionworks
Small Business Hive, knitting, calligraphy and terrarium workshops, yoga and meditation.
Fundraising
£714
raised for Mind by colleagues at Tough Mudder
£560
raised for the Welcome Organisation at the room2 Belfast opening weekend
Volunteering
With Shout, Million Mile Clean and Mind.
Governance
Our One Planet Living strategy is driven by our CEO and led by our Head of Sustainability; progress is reported quarterly to the senior leadership team and twice a year to the Board.
B Corp certified
November 2023, score 93.5.
Net Zero Task Force
Representatives from every department meet monthly to deliver the roadmap.
Sustainable Procurement Policy
Suppliers asked to set public net zero targets and disclose progress annually.
Independently verified
GHG data to ISO 14064-1:2018, verified by BSI.
Awards this year
West London Business Awards – Company of the Year, Green 'Race to Zero' Business of the Year, Hospitality Business of the Year (room2 Chiswick)Serviced Apartment Awards – Sustainability Award and Outstanding Achievement AwardEstates Gazette Awards – Sustainability AwardMarie Claire Sustainability Awards – National Group WinnerSouthampton Hoteliers' Association – Outstanding AchievementUK Enterprise Awards – Co-Working Space of the Year
Certifications and memberships
Green Tourism Gold: Belfast, Chiswick, Southampton. Greengage ECOsmart Platinum: Belfast, Chiswick. BREEAM Excellent: Chiswick.
Read the full report
The complete Sustainability Report 2023–24 and our GHG Emissions Report 2023, with full methodology and data.