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Hersha Hospitality Trust

Hersha Hospitality Trust, often referred to as Hersha, is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence in the hospitality industry, primarily focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of upscale hotels in key urban markets and coastal destinations across the US. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands, Hersha Hospitality Trust is recognised for its commitment to quality and guest experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic expansions and renovations that enhance property value and operational efficiency. As a leader in the hospitality sector, Hersha continues to innovate, positioning itself as a trusted name in hotel investment and management.

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Hersha Hospitality Trust's score of 21 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hersha Hospitality Trust's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Hersha Hospitality Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,607,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 6,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 16,156,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2019, where total emissions were approximately 35,969,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in their carbon footprint. Hersha Hospitality Trust has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company is committed to measuring and addressing its Scope 3 emissions, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. Overall, Hersha Hospitality Trust is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility within the hospitality sector.

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2018201920202021
Scope 1
9,193,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
22,660,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hersha Hospitality Trust's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Hersha Hospitality Trust is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hersha Hospitality Trust is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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