Sykes Holiday Cottages
Sykes Holiday Cottages, headquartered in Chester, England (CR), is a leading player in the UK self-catering holiday rental industry. Founded in 1991, the company has grown significantly, offering a diverse portfolio of over 17,000 holiday cottages across popular regions such as the Lake District, Cornwall, and the Yorkshire Dales. Specialising in unique and memorable holiday experiences, Sykes provides a range of properties, from quaint countryside retreats to luxurious coastal homes. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned them a strong market position, making them a trusted choice for holidaymakers seeking self-catering options. With a focus on local charm and exceptional service, Sykes Holiday Cottages continues to set the standard in the holiday rental sector.
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Sykes Holiday Cottages's score of 19 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sykes Holiday Cottages's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sykes Holiday Cottages reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,862,600 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) at about 143,200 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 7,786,400 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 8,089,700 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions. The company has consistently reported emissions across Scopes 2 and 3, with Scope 2 emissions for 2021 at approximately 178,100 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 7,310,200 kg CO2e. In 2024, emissions from Scope 2 increased to approximately 163,900 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions decreased to about 7,306,600 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Sykes Holiday Cottages has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their ability to demonstrate a clear commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. The company’s carbon intensity metrics indicate a focus on improving efficiency, with a carbon intensity of 0.0569 tCO2e/£m turnover for all scopes in 2023. Overall, while Sykes Holiday Cottages has made some progress in managing its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 681,540 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Sykes Holiday Cottages 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.
