Eco-friendly hotel in France: Why the FairScore A+ makes Eklo the obvious choice for sustainable travel

Faced with the climate emergency, more and more holidaymakers and professionals are looking to book a stay at a genuinely eco-friendly hotel. Yet distinguishing genuine commitments from mere greenwashing can be complex. To provide complete transparency and measurable evidence, the Eklo group has reached a historic milestone by achieving the highest rating: FairScore +. Awarded by the independent organisation FairMoove Solutions, this distinction certifies that at Eklo, the environmental impact of an overnight stay with breakfast is nearly twice as low as the average impact of audited hotels, while maintaining a warm, design-led experience accessible to all budgets.

Article contents

• The essentials in a few lines: Eklo is the only hotel group rated FairScore A+

• CSR at Eklo: A longstanding commitment built on evidence

• Understanding the FairScore: What is FairMoove environmental labelling?

• The 4 criteria examined during the audit

• 26.26 versus 50.39: Why Eklo’s environmental index stands out

• Our 10 eco-friendly destinations: Where can you stay with Eklo in France?

• Seminars and MICE: Making your low-carbon corporate event a success

• Frequently asked questions — Sustainable tourism and the FairScore at Eklo

• Practical guide to Eklo’s eco-friendly hotels

The essentials in a few lines: Eklo is the only hotel group rated FairScore A+

Each year of operation is subject to a rigorous audit conducted by FairMoove Solutions to measure the precise environmental footprint of an overnight stay with breakfast. Following the latest assessments, Eklo stands out as the only French hotel group to achieve an A+ rating. With an exceptional environmental index of 26.26 — compared with an industry average of 50.39 — the group demonstrates that it is possible to combine modern comfort, affordable prices and strict respect for our planet.

CSR at Eklo: A longstanding commitment built on evidence

More than just a marketing argument, respect for the environment has been an integral part of Eklo’s DNA since the opening of its very first property. To make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a tangible and measurable reality, the group structures its approach around several major pillars:

• A comprehensive carbon assessment: Rigorous analysis of its greenhouse gas emissions to manage daily energy reductions.

• Commitment to the CEC: Active participation by the group’s leaders in the Business Convention for the Climate to adopt regenerative practices.

• Green Key certification: Certification of all its properties to demonstrate sustainable resource management (water, energy and waste).

• The FairMoove 4-step method: Measuring, managing, promoting and training all employees in eco-friendly practices.

Understanding the FairScore: What is FairMoove environmental labelling?

Built on ADEME methodological frameworks, the FairScore is an independent system developed by FairMoove Solutions to assess the real impact of tourism activity, from A+ to E-. Like an energy label, it gives both individual travellers and business travel managers a clear, standardised and tamper-proof benchmark.

The 4 criteria examined during the audit

The FairMoove audit precisely analyses the overall impact generated by an overnight stay with breakfast. Achieving the highest A+ rating is based on 4 key indicators:

1. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: Assessment of direct and indirect carbon emissions generated by the operation of the property (excluding initial construction and evening dining).

2. Water consumption in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Taking into account visible water, but above all “invisible water”, such as the volumes used to grow cotton, make and wash bed linen and towels.

3. Overall energy management: Building efficiency, reduced waste, LED lighting and priority connections to district heating networks and renewable energy sources.

4. The share of organic and eco-labelled products: Careful selection of non-toxic cleaning products, refillable shower gel dispensers to eliminate single-use plastic, and organic/local ingredients served at the breakfast buffet.

26.26 versus 50.39: Why Eklo’s environmental index stands out

On the FairScore scale, the lower the figure, the more remarkable the environmental performance. While the average for audited hotels in France reaches 50.39, the Eklo group achieves an outstanding index of 26.26.

An overnight stay at one of the group’s properties therefore generates nearly twice fewer negative impacts than the average for comparable establishments. This spectacular progress — from the FairScore A achieved in 2024 to an A+ rating — illustrates the ongoing efforts of our teams in the field.

Our 10 eco-friendly destinations: Where can you stay with Eklo in France?

Each property has been established close to public transport to encourage sustainable mobility, whether you are travelling for leisure or business:

• Eco-friendly hotel in Bordeaux Bastide: Located in the heart of the Bastide Niel eco-district, 3 minutes from the tram (Jardin Botanique), for discovering the right bank and Bordeaux’s historic centre in a low-carbon setting.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Paris Porte de Versailles: Ideal for visiting the capital or attending a trade show, with direct access to Metro line 12 and the T2/T3a tram lines, not to mention a rooftop with views of the Eiffel Tower.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Nantes: Located on Île de Nantes, in the Création district opposite the Machines de l’Île, with easy tram access from the SNCF railway station.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Lyon: Your sustainable stopover in the Lyon metropolitan area, directly connected to Metro line D and tram line T4 for reaching Bellecour and Part-Dieu.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Toulouse Cartoucherie: At the centre of a pioneering eco-district, directly connected to the tram for reaching Place du Capitole in around fifteen minutes.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Montpellier: A modern Mediterranean address with an outdoor garden, close to tram lines and St Roch station, with secure private parking.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Lille: Perfect for a business or leisure stay in the Hauts-de-France region, designed to combine design, conviviality and energy efficiency.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Clermont-Ferrand: The ideal base just a 5-minute walk from the station to explore the volcanoes of Auvergne, Puy de Dôme and Vulcania.

• Eco-friendly hotel in Marne-la-Vallée: The essential affordable and green option for your stays at Disneyland Paris, accessible in 10 minutes by local bus.

• Eco-friendly hotel at Paris Roissy CDG: Ideal for airport stopovers and corporate meetings, combining acoustic comfort with high environmental performance.

Seminars and MICE: Making your low-carbon corporate event a success

For executive committees, CSR managers and event organisers, choosing a venue is a concrete way to reduce the environmental impact of seminars and business meetings.

With FairMoove Solutions’ Event FairScore, Eklo is committed to measuring and assessing the environmental impact of its events, in order to support companies in their CSR commitments and in reducing their carbon footprint.

• Scope 3 reduction: Integration of official emissions data into your CSR reporting (CSRD standards).

• High-performance, sustainable equipment: Flexible, connected meeting rooms (ClickShare, state-of-the-art sound), seasonal locally sourced catering by French Kiss, and no disposable plastic.

Frequently asked questions — Sustainable tourism and the FairScore at Eklo

Why is the FairScore calculated for an overnight stay with breakfast?

This is the official standard established with ADEME to fairly compare tourist accommodation based on a consistent range of services.

Why is water included in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

Because the shower represents only a small share of the water required during a stay. The LCA includes the water needed for cotton production and industrial linen cleaning. At Eklo, responsible laundry management significantly reduces this invisible footprint.

In which cities can you stay at an eco-friendly Eklo hotel?

You can book your eco-friendly room or seminar at Eklo Bordeaux, Eklo Paris Porte de Versailles, Eklo Roissy, Eklo Marne-la-Vallée, Eklo Montpellier, Eklo Nantes, Eklo Toulouse, Eklo Lyon, Eklo Lille and Eklo Clermont-Ferrand.

Practical guide to Eklo’s eco-friendly hotels

• Rating: FairScore A+ awarded by FairMoove Solutions

• Environmental index: 26.26 at Eklo compared with a French average of 50.39.

• Sustainable commitments: 100% Green Key certified, CEC convention, audited carbon assessment, restaurant menus that follow the seasons.

• National network: Bordeaux, Paris Porte de Versailles, Roissy, Marne-la-Vallée, Montpellier, Nantes, Toulouse, Lyon, Lille and Clermont-Ferrand.

• Find out more: Discover the full methodology on the FairMoove Solutions website.

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