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    LESS WASTE. MORE IMPACT. SMARTER STAYS.

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Bob W's total emissions

We track and offset 100% of our guest stay emissions. Our goal is to continually reduce our footprint while providing you with an eco-friendly stay. Our 2024 report will be available soon

1575

tCO2e

Total emissions in 2024

49% OFFSET
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6600

Trees planted by Bob W so far.

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100%

Renewable electricity used across all locations

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198.69

kgCO2e

Average emissions per day of hotel operation

100% Offset
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Our sustainability promise

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Practices you'll find at every stay

Each Bob W location follows a consistent set of over 40 sustainable practices, from smart energy use to waste reduction.

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Tracking our road to Net Zero

We’re on a live journey to Net Zero, measuring, reducing, and reporting progress at every step.

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Bob Plants Trees

As part of their employee reward initiative, Bob and Bobstars regularly plant trees with Furthr.

See how we are doing

Doing more with less

We believe travel shouldn’t cost the earth. From smarter operations to local partnerships, we’re working behind the scenes to cut waste, lower emissions, and tread lighter with every stay. Here’s a snapshot of what we’re doing to build a better future, one night at a time.

It’s hard to picture the emissions. So we did the maths for you.

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WHAT MAKES UP THE TOTAL EMISSIONS?

Bob’s total emissions are made up of the various sources below

67%

Purchased Goods & Services

12%

C­a­p­i­t­a­l G­o­o­d­s

7%

B­u­s­i­n­e­s­s T­r­a­v­e­l

3%

P­u­r­c­h­a­s­e­d E­l­e­c­t­r­i­c­i­t­y

1%

U­p­s­t­r­e­a­m T­r­a­n­s­p­o­r­t­a­t­i­o­n

11%

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WHAT DOES kgCO2e ACTUALLY MEAN?

The emissions for your stay are measured in kilograms of CO2 equivalent (kgCO2e). This number includes total greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide or equivalent) generated to support your stay, covering energy use, cleaning, water consumption, and more.

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5.43kgCO2e

Average emissions per night with Bob W.

100% offset
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THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF A NIGHT WITH BOB W

Take Bob W Tower of London as an example. Here is what made up the emissions of a per night stay in an average room.

7.66kgCO2e/night
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FOOD & DRINK

0.08kgCO2e/night
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ELECTRICITY

HEATING + AIRCON

3.18kgCO2e/night

THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF A NIGHT WITH BOB W

Take Bob W Tower of London as an example. Here is what made up the emissions of a per night stay in an average room.

7.66kgCO2e/night
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Cleaning

1.20kgCO2e/night
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Waste

0.06kgCO2e/night
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Toiletries

0.34kgCO2e/night
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Laundry

0.792kgCO2e/night
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FURNITURE

1.19kgCO2e/night
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Water

0.04kgCO2e/night
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On average, a tree can capture more than 250 kilograms of CO2 over its lifetime.

What we're doing to use less

We’ve offset 100% of our guests’ stay emissions. The remaining emissions come from essential activities that keep Bob running. To reduce emissions at the source, we’re prioritising greener practices. For emissions we can’t yet avoid, including those from your stay, we offset them annually by funding rigorously vetted offset projects.
Reduction InitiativesOffset Projects

    Switching to 100% renewable electricity when possible

    As we take on new buildings we aim to change to 100% renewable energy from our providers. 

    Refillable and biodegradable toiletries

    Everyone loves the amazing scent from out 19-69 toiletry collection, however it is even better knowing that they are biodegradable and refillable. 

    Reusable water bottles in all apartments

    Even our guests can help by using the refillable water bottles in apartments during their stay as well as our exclusive eco-friendly tote bags.

Wind Turbines

    Kesselsee Lake Biodiverse Forest

    This project offsets 194,000 kgCO₂e per year

    Smallholder Farm Biochar

    This project offsets 220,000kgCO₂e

    Lango Safe Water

    This project offsets 1,971,000 kgCO₂e

Wind Turbines
  • Wind Turbines

    Switching to 100% renewable electricity when possible

    As we take on new buildings we aim to change to 100% renewable energy from our providers. 

  • 19 69 Toiletries

    Refillable and biodegradable toiletries

    Everyone loves the amazing scent from out 19-69 toiletry collection, however it is even better knowing that they are biodegradable and refillable. 

  • Bob W Branded Water Bottles

    Reusable water bottles in all apartments

    Even our guests can help by using the refillable water bottles in apartments during their stay as well as our exclusive eco-friendly tote bags.

  • Kesselsee Lake Biodiverse Forest

    Kesselsee Lake Biodiverse Forest

    This project offsets 194,000 kgCO₂e per year

  • Smallholder Farm Biochar

    Smallholder Farm Biochar

    This project offsets 220,000kgCO₂e

  • Lango Safe Water

    Lango Safe Water

    This project offsets 1,971,000 kgCO₂e

Taking Bob's sustainability further with... Furthr

Having “done” sustainability informally from the very first years of Bob W’s existence, and having measured emissions in past years, the ambition of Bob W was to look at emissions in detail and get actionable insights, not simply a final figure. At Bob W, reducing our footprint has a been a cornerstone of our internal culture, as well as in the way that we have built trust with our guest community, as a brand dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of our business. As a milestone in this journey, for this year, we have partnered with climate experts Furthr to take our sustainability strategy to the next level.

Furthr is a sustainability consultancy built around a community of climate experts who offer a one-stop solution for businesses and individuals to measure, reduce and mitigate their emissions.

Our collaboration with Furthr is a testament to our commitment to not merely engage in sustainability discussions but to spearhead them. Through our joint efforts, Bob W is not just making strides in diminishing our ecological impact; we are also establishing new benchmarks for accountability in the hospitality sector. We take pride in sharing this path with our clients and stakeholders as we persist in pioneering and fostering significant transformations.

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From Bob's Travel Notebook

Fresh stories from the streets we know best. See what’s happening in the neighbourhoods we call home.
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Prague, Meet Bob W

We’re excited to share that Bob W is coming to Prague. We’ve signed a long-term lease for a 150-key property in the heart of the city, marking our first location in the Czech Republic and a major step in our Central and Eastern European expansion.

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Bob W signs large Porto property as operator accelerates Iberian expansion

31 October 2025 – Helsinki, Finland – Tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W has secured a 80-unit serviced apartment building in a central location in the city of Porto, marking its first signing in Portugal and a key milestone in the company’s Iberian growth strategy.

Exterior view of Bob W Helsinki Kamppi

Why ageing hotels are Europe’s next great serviced-apartment pipeline

Across Europe, the economics underpinning the traditional mid-market hotel sector are creaking and groaning louder than ever.

Building Exterior

Bob W Signs Fifth Munich Property in Arnulfpark – ahead of Expo Real 2025

September 24, 2025 – Helsinki, Finland. Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease for a serviced apartment building in Munich’s Arnulfpark. The property will open later this winter as Bob W Munich City West, marking the brand’s fifth location in the Bavarian capital and underscoring its rapid expansion across Germany and Europe.

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Bob W Expands to Second Property in Stockholm – and Heads to Expo Real Munich 2025

September 3, 2025 – Helsinki, Finland. Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease and officially opened its second serviced apartment property in Stockholm’s historic Gamla Stan (Old Town). The move comes just months after the company launched its first property in the Swedish capital, underscoring its rapid growth in the Nordics.

  • Prague buildings

    Prague, Meet Bob W

    We’re excited to share that Bob W is coming to Prague. We’ve signed a long-term lease for a 150-key property in the heart of the city, marking our first location in the Czech Republic and a major step in our Central and Eastern European expansion.

  • Exterior view of Bob W Madrid Atocha

    Bob W signs large Porto property as operator accelerates Iberian expansion

    31 October 2025 – Helsinki, Finland – Tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W has secured a 80-unit serviced apartment building in a central location in the city of Porto, marking its first signing in Portugal and a key milestone in the company’s Iberian growth strategy.

  • Exterior view of Bob W Helsinki Kamppi

    Why ageing hotels are Europe’s next great serviced-apartment pipeline

    Across Europe, the economics underpinning the traditional mid-market hotel sector are creaking and groaning louder than ever.

  • Building Exterior

    Bob W Signs Fifth Munich Property in Arnulfpark – ahead of Expo Real 2025

    September 24, 2025 – Helsinki, Finland. Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease for a serviced apartment building in Munich’s Arnulfpark. The property will open later this winter as Bob W Munich City West, marking the brand’s fifth location in the Bavarian capital and underscoring its rapid expansion across Germany and Europe.

  • Stockhilm Bob W Sign

    Bob W Expands to Second Property in Stockholm – and Heads to Expo Real Munich 2025

    September 3, 2025 – Helsinki, Finland. Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease and officially opened its second serviced apartment property in Stockholm’s historic Gamla Stan (Old Town). The move comes just months after the company launched its first property in the Swedish capital, underscoring its rapid growth in the Nordics.

Sustainable travel made easy

You’re tired of hotels hiding behind vague words about the environment. So we’ve made our stats public. All of them. You can see exactly what we’re doing. Fully carbon offset stays make us the easy choice for travellers who care. You’ll also find recycled furniture and renewable energy at many of our properties. It’s no accident—Bob is setting the sustainable standard.
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