CHPA launches agnostic, unified, industry-wide carbon calculator (FACCT)
INDIANAPOLIS (April 17, 2025) The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) has launched the Furnished Accommodations Carbon Calculation Tool (FACCT), a powerful new resource designed to help corporate housing and serviced accommodation providers accurately measure the carbon footprint of individual units. This initiative represents a significant advancement in sustainability efforts within the corporate housing profession, equipping providers with the data they need to drive informed decision-making and meet client sustainability expectations.
FACCT offers a standardized methodology for assessing emissions. By utilizing the tool, providers and agencies can track emissions tied to their accommodations and establish a baseline for sustainable decision-making in their units.
“The launch of the Furnished Accommodations Carbon Calculation Tool is a game-changer for our profession,” said CHPA CEO Nick Estrada, CAE, CMP. “By providing an agnostic, unified, data-driven approach to emissions measurement, it gives providers a tool they may not have been able to build on their own to help them succeed.”
Attendees at CHPA’s signature event, Connect, received the first phase of implementation. To further support providers in understanding and utilizing FACCT, CHPA will host a free informational webinar on April 29 at 10 a.m. ET. This session is open to anyone, regardless of CHPA membership status, and will provide an overview of the tool’s features, guidance on its application, and insights into how it can help meet client sustainability expectations. Registration is available at chpaonline.org/FACCTwebinar.
Developed through a collaborative effort led by CHPA’s Sustainability Workgroup, FACCT integrates insights from industry leaders and sustainability experts to ensure accuracy and relevance. It is the only calculation tool on the market using methodology backed by Greenview, a leader in hospitality carbon measurement and the creator of the hotel industry’s Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) tool. This joint initiative underscores a shared commitment to environmental responsibility and a future where sustainable practices are the norm across the corporate housing sector.
Industry leaders and joint chairs of the CHPA Sustainability Task Force, Jo Layton, CEO of CAP Worldwide Serviced Apartments, and Debbie Woodley, CCHP, Vice President – Global Supply Chain at Dwellworks Living, have been driving the development of this critical tool for over two years.
“By contributing to the development of this carbon calculation tool, we are helping to establish a new benchmark for sustainability standards in corporate housing,” said Woodley. “This tool allows providers to measure their impact more effectively and have the information needed to take actionable steps toward reducing emissions and aligning with client expectations.”
“FACCT is a vital step forward for corporate housing providers and agents committed to sustainability,” says Layton. “By offering a clear and consistent way to measure carbon footprints, we can make meaningful progress in developing a plan to reduce our environmental impact and meet the expectations of our valued clients and partners.”
FACCT equips corporate housing providers to integrate sustainability into their operations, support corporate clients’ environmental goals, and enhance industry-wide accountability. CHPA remains dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation to address sustainability challenges and ensure the corporate housing profession remains at the forefront of responsible business practices.
For more information, visit chpaonline.org/FACCT.
About Corporate Housing Providers Association
Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to the corporate housing industry. The association advances the highest standards in business and professionalism; provides valuable insight, knowledge and resources to the industry; and increases visibility among related industries. Along with networking, education, certification, and information sharing, CHPA members grow their business and expand their reach through an international network of partners. Find out more about corporate or furnished apartments at www.chpaonline.org.
