At easyHotel, sustainability is about taking practical steps to operate responsibly and thoughtfully as we grow. Our portfolio includes a combination of owned, leased, and franchised hotels, all operating under the same brand values and commitment to doing the right thing. While we collaborate closely with our franchise partners to encourage and support responsible practices across the wider network, the ESG information outlined here specifically relates to our owned and leased hotels, where we directly manage operations and performance.
By following eco‑friendly practices and minimising our environmental impact, we know that every step counts, and we’re proud of the progress we’ve made so far. Our sustainability journey is built around three core pillars: Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance.
Energy and Resource efficiency
We focus on improving energy and resource efficiency through smart design and continuous operational upgrades across our hotels. From compact room layouts and LED lighting to smart controls and ongoing refurbishments, we’re always working to lower our environmental impact while reducing single‑use materials.
Water, waste and materials
We focus on reducing waste and using materials more thoughtfully by cutting down on unnecessary laundry and finding creative ways to reuse items within our hotels. This includes repurposing materials, such as transforming former easyJet seat covers into reception seating, recycling items like mattresses to extend their lifecycle responsibly and implementing wooden key cards.
Giving tech a second chance
easyHotel donates its retired IT equipment in the UK to the Good Things Foundation’s National Device Bank, helping turn decommissioned tech into devices for people who need them most. This partnership supports digital inclusion while reducing waste and promoting sustainable, responsible IT reuse across the UK.
Sustainable development and refurbishment
Sustainability is built into the entire lifecycle of our hotels, guiding decisions from development through to ongoing refurbishments. Each upgrade is an opportunity to enhance energy and water efficiency while ensuring practicality and guest comfort remain central.
Our focus is on supporting colleagues’ health, safety, and wellbeing - we invest in our people through annual engagement surveys, annual pay reviews and employee recognition programmes, including awards ceremonies to celebrate outstanding contribution.
Our workforce is made up of 42% female vs 58% male employees across the easyHotel business, with a 40%/60% male/female split in hotel management roles and a background diversity of over 35 nationalities.
We want every colleague and guest to feel welcome at easyHotel, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. We are committed to equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Our hotels form part of the neighbourhoods around them, and we aim to operate in a way that supports and respects local communities. We create local employment opportunities and work responsibly with the people and places around us.
Compliance
We conduct our business ethically and in line with all applicable laws and regulations across our markets. Our policies, codes of conduct, and internal controls are regularly reviewed to ensure continuous improvement. As part of our commitment to responsible business operations, we uphold all responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act, and undergo annual external audits to provide independent assurace of our operational standards.
Supply Chain
We work with suppliers and partners who meet our legal and ethical standards and support responsible operations. These relationships are regularly reviewed to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment with our values.
We all know actions speak louder than words, so it’s best to see our efforts in action. Book a stay at an easyHotel today to see just how committed we are to the cause.
