Better Health for All

The company's core hospitality services have a neutral health impact. However, it demonstrates strong commitment to health and well-being through various initiatives. Its safety record is robust, with all UK hotels receiving a 5-star food safety rating from Local Food Standards Authorities, complemented by comprehensive fire and security procedures.

The company actively supports vulnerable populations by providing 24,000 meals over six weeks to those in need, donating 2,000 roast dinners to elderly residents, offering complimentary rooms to parents at an oncology hospital, and welcoming approximately 320 Ukrainian and other refugees. Environmental health externalities are significantly mitigated through 100% renewable energy use in the UK, Netherlands, and Germany, offsetting 780 tons of CO2, replacing single-use plastics, and investing in energy and water efficiency. During global health crises, the company showed outstanding response, seconding 70 team members to NHS hospitals, preparing over 6,000 packed lunches for hospital staff, and offering respite to first responders. Mental health is a priority, with a Mental Health First Aiders programme (34 trained in 2019), "Let's Connect" sessions, Wellness Weeks, and mental health training for employees. Preventative health measures include COVID-safety protocols, yoga sessions, healthy food options, and promoting exercise through local routes and bike rentals. Nutritional quality and food safety are pioneering, evidenced by the 5-star food safety ratings, a 'Healthier Catering Commitment' Gold Award, and "Know what you eat" workshops for over 60 children. Healthcare education includes COVID-safety training and children's nutrition workshops. Addiction mitigation is minimal, with low-alcohol options in one bar.

Honest & Fair Business

The consolidated financial statements of the Group and its subsidiaries for 2023 and 2024 were audited by an independent firm, Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.

, which issued an unmodified opinion for the 2023 financials. The company maintains an Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy, reviewed by the Audit Committee. , with a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and a commitment to the 2011 UK Bribery Act. A Whistleblowing Policy is also in place, reviewed annually. , with reports from a confidential channel reviewed by the Audit Committee. In-person training on business ethics, including the whistleblowing policy and anti-bribery policy, was provided to General Managers and Heads of Department in the UK and the Netherlands from August to October 2023. In 2024, the Board comprised 8 directors , with 4 identified as Independent Non-Executive Directors. Excluding the Chair, 57.14% of the remaining 7 directors are independent, adhering to the UK Corporate Governance Code's requirement of at least 50%.

Kind to Animals

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to score the company against the defined KPIs for the 'Kind to Animals' value. While some initiatives related to habitat protection and environmental preservation were mentioned, such as operating campsites within a protected nature area (570,000m2)

and receiving Blue Flag Gold for beaches for over 15 years, the evidence did not include the specific measurable biodiversity impact metrics (e.g., species recovery, biodiversity indices, or percentage of revenue invested) required by the rubric's quantitative thresholds for scoring. Similarly, there was no information regarding cruelty-free certifications, animal testing policies or volumes, humane certifications for operations, ethical substitution of animal-derived inputs, cage-free sourcing percentages, supplier audits for welfare, or investment in animal-free alternatives.

No War, No Weapons

The company, PPHE Hotel Group Limited, operates as an international hospitality real estate group. The provided articles detail its ESG strategy

, carbon footprint , energy consumption , waste management , community support , and general ethical sourcing policies, including a Modern Slavery Statement and a Human Rights Policy . However, none of the articles contain specific, concrete data points or information relevant to any of the KPIs under the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value, such as revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other defense-related activities or policies. Therefore, no KPIs under this value can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Planet-Friendly Business

PPHE Hotel Group formally committed to setting Science-Based Targets (SBTi) in December 2023

, with target submission for validation by the end of 2025 . The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 , though interim targets are not yet defined. It sources 100% renewable electricity for all hotels in its portfolio, except for Serbia, through Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin . As of 2024, five of its hotels have BREEAM certifications , including art'otel London Hoxton which obtained an Excellent certification , representing 13.5% of its 37 hotels . The company commissioned two environmental impact studies in 2024 for desalination plants . It includes a Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) statement in its Annual Report , with climate-related risks integrated into Enterprise Risk Management . Climate scenario analysis is conducted annually , considering Below 2°C, 2-3°C, and Above 3°C pathways, or Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios, across short, medium, and long-term horizons . The company supports climate justice through its Ecological Programme, which donated £129,000 to 'Just a Drop' in 2024 , providing water hygiene and sanitation to communities in developing countries.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The company has established four formal partnerships with charities, including StreetSmart, Just a Drop, The Children’s Society, and The Felix Project, as noted in 2024.

Regarding cultural appropriation, the 2019 annual report stated no incidents were reported, and no incidents were mentioned in the 2024 annual report. The company's policy requires suppliers and business partners to adhere to the principle of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) for local and indigenous communities where sourcing takes place. However, there is no evidence of FPIC processes applicable to the company's direct operations.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

PPHE Hotel Group has implemented over 10 waste reduction initiatives, including collecting amenity dispensers

, an Eco-Housekeeping programme , on-site bottling plants , waste-to-water recycling schemes , in-room towel and bed-linen schemes , collecting rainwater , forming a Waste Strategy Steering Group , conducting a group-wide procurement review , donating useable linen to charities , trialing a program with Clean Conscience for toiletries and linen , extending biodegradable toiletries , installing waste compactors , and digitalizing various guest and operational processes . The company reported no waste disposal violations in the past three years . It also has a quantitative target to remove all single-use plastic items from hotel rooms by the end of 2026 .