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ESG criteria become key economic factor for hotel real estate
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are becoming critical economic factors for hotel real estate. Factors such as energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and working conditions are increasingly influencing the valuation, financing, and long-term viability of hotel properties.
According to the European Commission, roughly 75 percent of the building stock in the European Union is characterized by poor energy efficiency, and buildings contribute approximately one third of the EU's energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. This is particularly relevant for the hotel sector due to its energy-intensive operations, including heating, cooling, and laundry services.
Institutional investors are actively incorporating these metrics into their strategies. A 2025 survey by JLL found that 76 percent of respondents indicated that sustainability aspects influenced their investment decisions during the preceding 12 to 24 months.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] In a 2025 JLL investor survey, 76 percent of respondents reported that sustainability aspects influenced their investment decisions over the previous 12 to 24 months.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Buildings account for approximately one third of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in the EU.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 75 percent of the building stock in the European Union exhibits poor energy efficiency.