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Accor SA Sustainability Profile

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Accor SA, a leading global hospitality group headquartered in France, has established itself as a prominent player in the hotel and tourism industry since its founding in 1967. With a diverse portfolio of over 5,000 hotels across more than 110 countries, Accor operates in key regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. The company offers a wide range of services, from luxury accommodations to budget-friendly options, catering to various market segments through brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, and Ibis. Accor is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, consistently enhancing guest experiences with unique offerings. As a market leader, Accor has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme, which further solidifies its position in the competitive hospitality landscape.

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87

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Accor SA's score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Accor SA's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Accor SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,001,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 612,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,811,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 4,578,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by 2025, and a 46% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Accor is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 28% over the same timeframe. Accor's long-term commitment includes achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they meet industry standards for climate action. Overall, Accor's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the hospitality sector.

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20112012201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
186,455,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
892,678,000
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
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Accor SA's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Accor SA's primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Accor SA's Location?

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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. This request for Accor SA is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Accor SA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Accor SA's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 6% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 57% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 32% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
32%
Franchises
31%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
21%
Capital Goods
7%
Employee Commuting
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Accor SA's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Accor SA has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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