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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Rlj Lodging Trust's score of 23 is lower than 64% 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, comprising about 24,459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 69,381,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2020, where total emissions were approximately 96,715,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 21,655,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 75,060,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, but there is no available information regarding Scope 3 emissions. RLJ Lodging Trust has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, RLJ Lodging Trust's emissions reflect its operational impact, and while it has made some progress in managing its carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests that further commitments may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Rlj Lodging Trust is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rlj Lodging Trust is not committed to any 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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