a&o Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

London, 26.8.2025 - a&o Hotels, one of Europe’s largest privately owned budget chains, has released its third Sustainability Report, providing insights into the company’s ESG strategy. Since measurements began in 2015, a&o has reduced CO₂ emissions by more than 75%, now averaging around 3.65 kilograms per overnight stay.

Speaking on the release of the 2024 sustainability report, a&o ESG Director Arben Maliqi commented: “Our focus is on direct, verifiable emission reductions within our own operations and value chain. This means measurable actions: optimising energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy adoption, reducing waste, and working with suppliers to achieve measurable emissions reductions – rather than external offset-based solutions.”

a&o Key Achievements 2024

• Electricity: 98% of demand powered by renewable energy
• Photovoltaics: 12 properties produce ~500 MWh per year
• Local partners: In Venice, Florence and Budapest, 90% of food is sourced locally
• Waste reduction: Single-use breakfast packaging phased out across all locations
• Food monitoring: Introduction of FoodNotify for real-time tracking of orders, inventory, and food waste

93% of a&o properties are conversions of existing buildings for environmental efficiency

Of the 43 current properties operated by a&o in 30 cities across ten European countries, 40 are converted buildings – including former offices, factories, administrative spaces and more. a&o continues to invest in energy-efficient renovations, aiming for at least energy efficiency class C for every building. In 2024, nine sustainability audits were carried out across a&o properties. a&o Edinburgh City achieved a 90% conformity rate, becoming the second property to reach this milestone after a&o Venezia Mestre. Speaking on the findings, Maliqi said: "Together, we can shape a more sustainable and equitable future for the travel and hospitality industry."

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