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Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels International, Inc., a prominent player in the hospitality industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the company has grown to become one of the largest hotel franchisors globally, with a diverse portfolio of brands catering to various market segments. Its major operational regions include North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a wide range of accommodations from budget-friendly options to upscale hotels. Choice Hotels is renowned for its core services, which include hotel franchising and management, with a unique emphasis on customer loyalty through its Choice Privileges programme. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its brand portfolio and a strong market presence, making it a trusted choice for travellers seeking quality and value. With a commitment to innovation and guest satisfaction, Choice Hotels continues to solidify its position as a leader in the hospitality sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Choice Hotels's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Choice Hotels's score of 21 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Choice Hotels's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Choice Hotels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,449,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 21,677,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was around 13,227,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 6,704,860 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 9,644,430 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), leading to a total of around 16,349,290 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Choice Hotels has committed to near-term carbon reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Their climate commitments are aligned with industry standards, focusing on reducing emissions in the hospitality sector, which includes hotels, restaurants, and leisure services. Overall, Choice Hotels is actively working towards improving its sustainability practices, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint in the coming years.

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Scope 1
6,704,860
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Scope 2
9,644,430
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Choice Hotels's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Choice Hotels is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Choice Hotels is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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