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Hilton

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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., commonly known as Hilton, is a leading global hospitality company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1919, Hilton has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates in the hospitality industry, focusing on hotel management, franchising, and property ownership. Hilton's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts, each offering unique experiences tailored to diverse traveller needs. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Hilton has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first hotel chains to introduce a loyalty programme. Today, Hilton stands as a market leader, recognised for its exceptional service and extensive global footprint, making it a preferred choice for both leisure and business travellers.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Hilton's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hilton's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hilton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,772,953,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 489,016,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,081,095,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 4,202,841,000 kg CO2e, primarily from franchises. The total emissions for 2022 were about 6,371,272,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions year-on-year. Hilton has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from franchises by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Hilton is committed to reducing carbon intensity from Hilton-managed hotels by 61% for both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. The company is also working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating its commitment to leading the hospitality industry towards a sustainable future. These targets are aligned with science-based targets and reflect Hilton's ongoing efforts to mitigate its environmental impact.

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200820132017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
437,087,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,792,500,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,180,912,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hilton's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), 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 Hilton is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hilton 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
Reduction Actions

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