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Ihg Hotels And Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels and Resorts), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the global hospitality industry. Founded in 2003, IHG has grown to encompass a diverse portfolio of brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn, catering to various market segments from luxury to budget accommodations. With a presence in over 100 countries, IHG focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative services and sustainable practices. The company is renowned for its loyalty programme, IHG Rewards, which enhances customer engagement and retention. Notable achievements include being consistently ranked among the top hotel companies worldwide, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to quality.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ihg Hotels And Resorts'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.

64

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Ihg Hotels And Resorts's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ihg Hotels And Resorts's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, IHG Hotels and Resorts reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,180,004,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 373,652,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,014,601,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,688,267,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from franchises and fuel-related activities. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% across all scopes by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment encompasses emissions from fuel and energy-related activities as well as franchise operations, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, IHG's emissions were significant, with 6,106,399,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 5,093,828,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is actively working towards its reduction goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the hospitality sector.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
481,047,000
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Scope 2
1,955,209,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,714,512,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ihg Hotels And Resorts's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very 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. Ihg Hotels And Resorts is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ihg Hotels And Resorts 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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