Booking Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the supporting and auxiliary transport services industry, specifically within travel agency services. Founded in 1997, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of several prominent travel brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, and Kayak, solidifying its position in the global market.
With a diverse portfolio of core products and services, Booking Holdings offers unique solutions for travellers, including hotel reservations, flight bookings, and car rentals. Its innovative technology and user-friendly platforms set it apart, catering to millions of customers worldwide. As a market leader, Booking Holdings continues to redefine the travel experience, making it a trusted choice for both leisure and business travellers.
+45 vs industry average
Booking Holdings’s score of 79 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Booking Holdings?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Transport Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Transport Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 12% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Booking Holdings's reported carbon emissions
**Booking Holdings's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments** Booking Holdings, operating in the travel agency services sector, has outlined significant climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. **Emissions Data:** * **2025:** Booking Holdings reported a total of approximately 455.2 million kg CO2e. This comprised 1.55 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, approximately 14,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions, and roughly 455.2 million kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. * **2024:** Total emissions were approximately 547.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 2.27 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 0.46 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 544.6 million kg CO2e. * **2023:** The company recorded total emissions of about 616.8 million kg CO2e, including 3.25 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 0.55 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 613 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. * **2022:** Total emissions were approximately 511.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3.20 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 0.32 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 507.6 million kg CO2e. * **2021:** Total emissions stood at approximately 449.2 million kg CO2e, comprising 3.17 million kg CO2e of Scope 1, 0.83 million kg CO2e of Scope 2, and 445.2 million kg CO2e of Scope 3. * **2020:** Total emissions were around 339.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3.49 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 19.19 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 316.4 million kg CO2e. * **2019:** The company reported total emissions of approximately 677.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3.48 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 21.32 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 652.3 million kg CO2e. * **2018:** Emissions data provided covers only Scope 1 and Scope 2, totalling approximately 62.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 4.81 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 57.52 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for this year. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Booking Holdings is committed to ambitious climate action, including: * **Net-Zero by 2040:** The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. * **Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Reduction:** A near-term target is set to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. They also commit to maintaining at least this level of reduction through 2040. As of their reporting, they have already achieved a 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2019 baseline. * **Scope 3 Emissions Reduction:** For the near-term, Booking Holdings commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 against a 2019 baseline. Their long-term target is to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2040 from the same baseline year. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. The company's headquarters are located in the US.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Booking Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Booking Holdings yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisations
Booking Holdings
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Booking Holdings’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project