Expedia
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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Expedia's score of 64 is higher than 82% 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 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 13,197,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 71,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 438,681,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 387,067,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 24,855,000 kg CO2e). Expedia Group 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 its operations by 2040. This commitment includes ensuring that 78% of its suppliers, covering emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, will have science-based targets by 2028. In terms of specific targets, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Expedia's near-term targets, which include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in these scopes by 2050. These targets align with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the travel and tourism sector.
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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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