NABERS ratings can help quantify the sustainability performance of your hotel building’s operation. Through a NABERS rating, you can assess your hotel building’s energy efficiency, water efficiency and waste management, and be carbon-neutral certified.
A NABERS hotel rating combines 12 months of operational data of your hotel’s guest rooms, on-site amenities and back-of-house facilities, to determine an annual performance figure. NABERS then compares this figure to an industry benchmark to award your hotel building a rating out of six stars.
Benefits of a NABERS ratings
In an industry where operational costs are high and energy efficiency can make or break profitability, NABERS provides hotel owners and operators with a powerful tool to improve financial performance while reducing environmental impact. A NABERS rating for hotels can be used to identify areas for operational improvements and cost savings, as well as promote your environmental credentials to help you stand out, attract investment, and win guest loyalty.
Other benefits of a NABERS rating include:
Operational benefits
Reduce energy and operational costs – NABERS provides accredited and independent validation of your sustainability data, trusted by both national and international reporting and sustainable finance schemes.
Simplified data tracking and reporting - NABERS ratings provide a simple and communicable framework for energy performance tracking, reporting and cost management plans.
Compare asset value across your portfolio – A NABERS rating provides a standardised method to compare the performance of multiple hotel building assets in your portfolio helping you identify the most cost-efficient improvements of your assets.
Organisational benefits
Boost bookings with verified sustainability credentials – NABERS ratings help communicate environmental responsibility, offering an advantage in attracting guests who prioritise sustainability, including corporate and government bookings.
Bridge the information gap – As a NABERS rating is awarded based on your hotel building’s performance against a benchmark, you are able to quickly understand how your hotel building is performing against others.
Increase asset value – A NABERS rating is a simple and quick way for purchasers and investors to compare hotel building sustainability credentials.
Reputational benefits
Become a sustainability leader – Achieving a high NABERS rating makes you a market leader and sets an example for other hotel owners.
Market recognition – A NABERS rating is third-party certification of the work you’ve done to make your hotel building more sustainable, making your hotel attractive to customers and investors.
Enhance corporate reputation – A NABERS Rating is a simple and trusted way of showing your commitment to improving your hotel building’s sustainability and action to fight climate change.
NABERS ratings available for hotel buildings
Your hotel building can get:
- Energy efficiency rated
- Water efficiency rated
- Waste management verified
- Carbon neutral certification, in partnership with the Australian Government’s Climate Active program
Energy efficiency
A NABERS Energy rating is a measure of the energy efficiency of your hotel building’s operation, giving you a fair reflection of how you are progressing against your energy-saving commitments. Find out more about NABERS Energy Ratings here.
Water efficiency
A NABERS Water rating measures the amount of water used and recycled within your hotel building. Find out more about NABERS Water Ratings here.
Waste management
NABERS Waste tools measure how well buildings manage waste generation, recycling and resource recovery, and supply chain management. NABERS can provide an independent measurement of the recycling and resource recovery performance of your hotel building. Find out more about NABERS Waste Verification Reports here.
Carbon Neutral Certification
For hotel buildings that achieve a minimum of 3 stars for NABERS Energy, NABERS offers a pathway to achieve Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification. Find out more about Carbon Neutral Certification here.
Pricing and offers for hotel ratings
Cost of getting rated
The cost of getting a NABERS rating for your hotel building is split into two parts:
- NABERS lodgement fee - a set fee
- Assessor's fee - a variable fee, dependent on the complexity of the building and other variables
Find out more about NABERS rating fees and for current NABERS administration fees go here.
Discounts and offers
From time to time, NABERS provides discounts and offers to building owners to get rated. Find out more about NABERS current discounts and offers.
Grants
Other organisations offer grants that can be used to get a NABERS rating for your hotel building. To find out more contact us on nabers@environment.nsw.gov.au
How do you get a NABERS rating?
A NABERS Accredited Assessor is your main contact point for getting a NABERS rating for your hotel building. We recommend getting in touch with several assessors to find one that best fits your organisation’s requirements. Find an assessor near you using our Accredited Assessor search tool.
For more information about NABERS hotel ratings contact us at nabers@environment.nsw.gov.au