Expedia Sustainability Profile
Expedia Group, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the online travel industry, offering a comprehensive range of services that cater to travellers worldwide. Founded in 1996, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in travel bookings, Expedia provides unique products such as hotel reservations, flight tickets, car rentals, and vacation packages, all accessible through its user-friendly platform. The company is renowned for its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, which have solidified its position as a market leader. With numerous accolades and a robust global presence, Expedia continues to shape the future of travel, making it easier for millions to explore the world.
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Industry Benchmark
Expedia's score of 66 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Expedia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Expedia Group, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 448,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 5,534,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 71,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 13,197,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to about 438,681,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 387,067,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 24,855,000 kg CO2e). Expedia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all operations by 2040. This commitment includes a long-term target to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the travel and tourism sector. Notably, Expedia aims for 78% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, to have science-based targets by 2028.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,575,520 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,565,320 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,989,800 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Expedia's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Expedia's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 32% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Expedia'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.
Expedia 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.
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