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Booking Holdings

Booking Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a global leader in the online travel and related services 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, car rentals, and travel packages. Its core products stand out for their user-friendly interfaces and extensive inventory, catering to millions of travellers worldwide. With a strong market position, Booking Holdings consistently ranks among the top players in the online travel sector, recognised for its innovative technology and commitment to customer satisfaction. The company continues to shape the future of travel, making it a pivotal force in the industry.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Booking Holdings's score of 72 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Booking Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Booking Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 547,334,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 616,850,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 2,268,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 544,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a continued reliance on indirect emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint. Booking Holdings has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% from a 2019 baseline by the end of 2030. As of 2024, they have already achieved a 92% reduction in these emissions. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting, by 50% within the same timeframe. Looking towards the future, Booking Holdings is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This long-term target includes maintaining at least a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2040, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040, relative to the 2019 baseline. These initiatives reflect Booking Holdings' dedication to sustainability and its alignment with science-based targets, contributing to the broader efforts in the hospitality and tourism sector to combat climate change.

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Scope 1
4,811,670
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Scope 2
57,517,740
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Booking Holdings's primary industry is Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Booking Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Booking Holdings 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.

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