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Helping you make carbon-conscious choices for a greener future.

81%

Reduction in carbon emissions is aimed by 2035 by the UK government.

(BBC Report)

66%

Reduction in carbon emissions is required by serviced apartments by 2030.

(Sustainable Hospitality Alliance)

20%

Lesser emissions for a serviced apartment vs avg. hotel room in the UK.

(EcoGrade - Dr Peter J Bentley)

75%

Global travelers wants sustainable travel options.

(Leading travel website)

What is EcoGrade?

EcoGrade is a cutting-edge decision support system created to address the unique challenges of the accommodation sector in achieving sustainability goals. Carefully developed with a unique methodology by our team of experts, in partnership with UCL.

For travelers and companies, EcoGrade provides clear insights into the environmental impact of their accommodation choices, empowering them to make informed, sustainable decisions.

For accommodation providers, EcoGrade offers a comprehensive certification standard, setting a benchmark for sustainability excellence in the industry

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Ecograde Is Designed For All

Ecograde^TM

How Ecograde Works ?

EcoGrade gathers vital data of an apartment and building and provides insights to understand the impact the accommodation is having on the environment. It measures energy efficiency, energy consumption, green energy suppliers and green transportation to provide an overall score for each unit, allowing customers and service providers to make carbon conscious decisions.

Energy Efficiency

Evaluates the energy efficiency of serviced apartments using the latest EPC report – a professional, unbiased review of key features like heating, insulation, and lighting.

Energy Consumption

Tracks apartments' energy use in kWh/m², based on EPC predictions, and refine it with actual meter readings when possible.

Green Energy Suppliers

Evaluates apartments' energy suppliers, focusing on essentials like gas and electricity, to ensure they align with net-zero carbon goals.

Green Transport

Checks access to green transport options – like bike sharing, e-scooters, and public transport. This helps to offset carbon emissions and boosts sustainability scores.

Check our detailed paper on how EcoGrade sustainability scores are calculated.

Certificate

for Accommodation Providers

EcoGrade Certification is not just a badge but it represents your commitment to sustainability and creates trust among your customers.

Achieving certification demonstrates your commitment to enhancing sustainability and resilience within your business and operations. The certification process provides valuable insights into the carbon footprint and overall sustainability of your properties, identifying areas for potential improvement. Connect with our team today and join a global community dedicated to driving positive change in the accommodation sector.

*Currently available for partners in London and UK locations only.

Partner Voices

Success Stories & Testimonials

“EcoGrade has been a useful tool when selecting apartments as it helps our company further understand the impact of our travel”

Clarissa Richards, Travel Coordinator

British International Investment plc

“Excellent data offering for the corporates to consume and refer to it as a deciding factor for their accommodation options. The Travel Managers should be sensitized & make the carbon footprint one of the major criteria to choose options for their travelers.”

Abhijit Sinha, Managing Director

EasyTrip India

“Well played. This is why we work with Green Tourism to understand our impact. And give a Green option for peeps”

Scotty Hodson, Travel Coordinator

CEO, SILVA Executive Short Term Lets

Awards & Achievements

Scientific Papers

Submitted on: 21 May 2024

Journal reference: The 4th International Conference onElectrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME) 2014

Automated Real-World Sustainability Data Generation from Images of Buildings

Blog & News

AI and Sustainability intersection

Booking Sustainable Accommodation

Make your property more Sustainable

Our Developing Team

Dr Peter J Bentley

Department of Computer Science, University College London (UCL)

Peter J. Bentley Ph.D. B.Sc. (Hons) is an Honorary Professor and Teaching Fellow at the Department of Computer Science, University College London (UCL), Visiting Professor at Autodesk, Collaborating Professor at the Korean Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST), co-founder of Kazoova Ltd (Hubbub), a consultant on AI and a freelance writer.

Dr. Soo Ling Lim

Honorary Associate Professor at the UCL

Dr. Soo Ling Lim is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science at UCL, a Visiting Associate Professor at the National Institute of Informatics in Japan, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. She is also a consultant CTO and advises start-ups on their technology strategy.

Sid Narang

Founder & CEO TheSqua.re

Sid Narang is the founder and CEO of TheSqua.re, a global marketplace with over 250,000 serviced apartments and thousands of hotels across 900+ cities. A strong advocate of differentiated technology and data, Sid is actively involved in creating EcoGrade™, a data-driven metric to calculate sustainability scores at an address level.

Beth Foster

Product Manager, TheSqua.re

Dr. Soo Ling Lim

FAQ's

I’m a property owner. How can EcoGrade help me and my customers?

EcoGrade provides a meaningful, address-specific sustainability score for accommodations. It encourages property owners to improve the environmental performance of their properties. It assists travellers and corporations in choosing more environmentally friendly accommodations,thereby reducing their carbon footprint.

Is EcoGrade different from a carbon calculator?

Yes, EcoGrade offers a “snapshot” of a property’s overall sustainable fitness. It looks at not just the carbon metrics but also the holistic factors that contribute to sustainability and examines what drives carbon production and identifies the actions that can help reduce it effectively. It equips property owners with the knowledge and support they need to make meaningful changes. This data-driven approach helps simplify complex sustainability metrics, making them accessible and actionable.

Is EcoGrade available in my location?

For customers & travelers, EcoGrade currently assesses apartments across the United Kingdom,France, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the US.EcoGrade Certification is currently offered only within the UK, and the following are the upcoming locations: France, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the US. Please fill out the inquiry form to get a call from our team on the latest availability.

What data points go into creating an EcoGrade score for properties?

Some of the areas taken into account in an EcoGrade score are energy efficiency & consumption, energy supply, travel & transportation, and CO2 emissions.

I’m a landlord with multiple properties. How can I get EcoGrade certified?

Yes, please get a call from our team by filling out an inquiry form for availability and more details.

What's next for
Ecograde

EcoGrade now covers all apartments across the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and Spain. We continue to forge on with our journey to become the world’s most environmentally friendly accommodation provider and will soon be coming to a city near you!

Rolling Out EcoGrade™ to All Suppliers

We’re now busy mapping out EcoGrade ratings for millions of serviced apartments in hundreds of cities globally.

Empowering Our Global Partners

We’re inviting more global partners to join our sustainability scoring system for serviced apartments worldwide

Constant Improvement & Innovation

With the continuous advancements in AI, and a team of talented developers and data scientists onboard, the growth and impact of EcoGrade just keeps growing.

Want to create a greener future in accommodations together?

Our expert team would love to connect with you.

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