Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., commonly known as Hilton, is a leading global hospitality company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1919, Hilton has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates in the hospitality industry, focusing on hotel management, franchising, and property ownership. Hilton's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts, each offering unique experiences tailored to diverse traveller needs. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Hilton has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first hotel chains to introduce a loyalty programme. Today, Hilton stands as a market leader, recognised for its exceptional service and extensive global footprint, making it a preferred choice for both leisure and business travellers.
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Hilton's score of 47 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hilton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,772,953,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 490,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,080,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 4,202,841,000 kg CO2e. Compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 6,371,272,000 kg CO2e, Hilton has seen an increase in emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from franchises and business travel. Hilton has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity by 61% from 2008 levels by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% from a 2019 baseline by 2030, while also targeting a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from franchises within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Hilton aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning its goals with climate science. These commitments reflect Hilton's proactive approach to sustainability within the hospitality industry, demonstrating a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
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2008 | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 437,087,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,792,500,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,180,912,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hilton 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.