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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 80 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Transport Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Transport Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Booking Holdings reported total emissions of approximately 456,770,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,554,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 14,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 455,202,000 kg CO2e. Key categories contributing to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were purchased goods and services (approximately 420,228,400 kg CO2e), business travel (around 27,406,200 kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 4,567,700 kg CO2e), and employee commute (roughly 4,567,700 kg CO2e).
Looking back, their total emissions were about 547,334,000 kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 616,850,000 kg CO2e in 2023, and roughly 511,085,000 kg CO2e in 2022.
Booking Holdings has set ambitious climate commitments. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2040. Their near-term Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2030, against a 2019 base year. Additionally, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, specifically covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting, by 50% within the same timeframe. For long-term targets, Booking Holdings intends to maintain at least a 95% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction from 2030 through 2040 relative to a 2019 base year. They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
2030
95% reduction in Scope 2
Booking Holdings Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Booking Holdings Inc. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Booking Holdings Inc. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, business t…
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