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Article Information:
Title:
Environmental costing of sewage discharged by hotels in Hong Kong
Author(s):
Wilco W. Chan, Joseph C. Lam
Journal:
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
Year:
2001
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
218 - 226
ISSN:
0959-6119
DOI:
10.1108/EUM0000000005552
Publisher:
MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
Investigates the green cost attributable to water consumption in the hotel industry and accommodation operations in Hong Kong. An abatement cost approach plus a prorated model were used in the green costing. The study surveyed 20 hotels on the energy consumption in 1994-1996 and performed green costing on the major water uses in hotels. Results indicate that green costs per room, attributable to water consumption in hotels range from HK$3.657 to HK$7.641. Implications for green reporting at property level and industry level are discussed, and recommendations are made for future research.
Keywords:
Depreciation, Green issues, Hotels, Waste
Article Type:
Research paper