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Rlj Lodging Trust

Rlj Lodging Trust, a prominent player in the hospitality real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of premium hotel properties. Rlj Lodging Trust is distinguished by its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands in the upscale and midscale segments, catering to both business and leisure travellers. With a commitment to enhancing guest experiences, Rlj Lodging Trust has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust growth trajectory. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to property management and its ability to adapt to market trends, solidifying its position as a leader in the hospitality industry.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Rlj Lodging Trust's score of 25 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rlj Lodging Trust's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, RLJ Lodging Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 93,841,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 24,459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 69,381,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In comparison, the previous year, 2020, the total emissions were about 96,715,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 21,655,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 75,060,000 kg CO2e. RLJ Lodging Trust has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. The company has reported greenhouse gas intensity metrics, with values of 0.000607 kg CO2e per square foot for 2021 and 0.000589 kg CO2e per square foot for 2020, suggesting a focus on measuring emissions relative to operational scale. Overall, while RLJ Lodging Trust has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rlj Lodging Trust's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Rlj Lodging Trust is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rlj Lodging Trust is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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