Marriott
Marriott International, Inc., a leading name in the hospitality industry, is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1927, the company has grown to become a global powerhouse, operating over 7,000 properties across 131 countries and territories. Marriott's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, and Ritz-Carlton, catering to various market segments from luxury to budget accommodations. The company is renowned for its commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative loyalty programmes, such as Marriott Bonvoy, which enhance guest experiences. With a strong market position, Marriott consistently ranks among the top hotel chains worldwide, recognised for its sustainability initiatives and community engagement. As a pioneer in the hospitality sector, Marriott continues to set industry standards while adapting to evolving travel trends.
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Industry Benchmark
Marriott's score of 62 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Marriott's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Marriott International reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,226,161,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,130,607,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 9,210,935,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets as part of its sustainability initiatives, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Marriott's commitments extend to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, employee commuting, and franchises. Additionally, Marriott aims for 22% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028. The company has also established a second-generation goal to further reduce carbon intensity per square meter of conditioned space by 30% by 2025, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Marriott's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,820,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 180,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,810,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Marriott is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
