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Yha (England & Wales) Ltd

YHA (England & Wales) Ltd, commonly known as YHA, is a leading charity and provider of youth hostelling services based in Great Britain. Established in 1930, YHA has grown to operate over 150 hostels across England and Wales, catering to a diverse range of travellers, including families, groups, and solo adventurers. Specialising in affordable accommodation, YHA offers unique experiences that promote outdoor activities and cultural exploration. Their commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets them apart in the hospitality industry. With a strong market position, YHA has received numerous accolades for its contributions to youth travel and environmental initiatives, making it a trusted choice for those seeking adventure and connection in the heart of nature.

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How does Yha (England & Wales) Ltd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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

Yha (England & Wales) Ltd's score of 33 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yha (England & Wales) Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yha (England & Wales) Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, with an additional 95,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown of emissions includes about 3,615,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion and 47,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion under Scope 1, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to approximately 1,252,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 3,460,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in emissions in 2023. The Scope 1 emissions for 2022 were approximately 3,460,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at around 1,213,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Yha's emissions are projected to rise to approximately 3,717,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,498,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution estimated at 113,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Yha has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies.

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Scope 2
1,213,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yha (England & Wales) Ltd's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), 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 Yha (England & Wales) Ltd is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Yha (England & Wales) Ltd 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
Race To Net Zero
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