Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the online travel and accommodation industry. Founded in 1997, the company has evolved significantly, with key milestones including the acquisition of renowned brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, and Kayak. Operating primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, Booking Holdings offers a diverse range of services, including hotel reservations, vacation rentals, and travel-related services. Its core products stand out due to their user-friendly platforms and extensive inventory, catering to millions of travellers worldwide. As a market leader, Booking Holdings has consistently achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest online travel agencies globally. Its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction solidifies its position at the forefront of the travel industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Booking Holdings'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Booking Holdings's score of 47 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Booking Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Booking Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 276,308,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,785,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 162,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 272,361,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses areas such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. In the near term, Booking Holdings has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include maintaining at least a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2040, while also striving for a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040, again relative to the 2019 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Booking Holdings' dedication to sustainability in the hospitality and tourism sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,372,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 47,963,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Booking Holdings 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.
