Event: HCMI & CHSB
π‘ High-Level Description
The events sector, with its vast scope and massive carbon footprint, has long been under scrutiny for its environmental impact. Recognizing the urgency for sustainability in this industry, two methodologiesβHCMI (Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative) and CHSB (Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmark Index)βwere introduced. Initially tailored for the hotel industry, these methodologies were soon recognized for their potential applicability in gauging sustainability within the broader events sector.
HCMI, developed in collaboration with leading hoteliers, offers a unified approach to measuring and communicating the carbon footprint of hotel stays and meetings. Given the close interrelation between hotel and event industries, it was a natural progression for event organizers to leverage HCMI's precise carbon measurement tools. On the other hand, CHSB, developed by Cornell University, serves as a benchmarking tool, allowing event managers to compare their sustainability performance against global standards. As more event planners prioritize eco-friendliness and sustainability, both HCMI and CHSB have emerged as indispensable tools, reshaping the event industry's sustainability landscape.
Sample API Request
API Request Items
"type"
:"event"
(required)"methodology"
:"HCMI"
(required)"external_reference"
: A unique identifier that helps you link the resulting emissions to the requested item. Especially useful if multiple items are requested since SQUAKE cannot guarantee to keep the same order. The maximum length is 128 characters."stars"
: Stars is mutually exclusive withhotel_type
; stars is prioritized overhotel_type
. Minimum value is1
, maximum value is5
."country"
: Two-letter or three-letter code as defined in ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 and alpha-3 respectively. Minimum length is2
, maximum length is3
."city"
"state"
"square_meters"
: Minimum value is1
."number_of_days"
: Minimum value is1
."hotel_type"
:hotel_type
is mutually exclusive withstars
,stars
is prioritized overhotel_type
. Available values include:airport_location
,convention_hotel
,extended_stay
,full_service_nonresort
,full_service_resort
,hotel_average
, etc. Default value is"hotel_average"
.
Sample API Response
Bibliography
Ricaurte, Eric. Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking Index 2024: Carbon, Energy, and Water. 2024.
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