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Hilton Garden Inn Sustainability Profile

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Hilton Garden Inn, a prominent brand within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1996, this mid-scale hotel chain has established itself as a leader in the hospitality industry, offering a unique blend of comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travellers. The brand is renowned for its core services, including spacious guest rooms, on-site dining options, and modern meeting facilities, all designed to enhance the guest experience. Hilton Garden Inn's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted choice among travellers. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Hilton Garden Inn continues to set benchmarks in the hospitality sector, making it a preferred destination for those seeking reliable and affordable accommodation.

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23

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Hilton Garden Inn's score of 23 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

28%

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Hilton Garden Inn's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Hilton Garden Inn reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,080,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 415,034,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,762,174,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,087,530,000 kg CO2e, which includes business travel and fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2020, the total emissions were about 3,295,700,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 329,570,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 1,388,664,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were notably high, driven by franchise operations and other activities. Hilton Garden Inn has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the hospitality sector. Overall, Hilton Garden Inn's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of comprehensive strategies to address climate impact across all operational areas.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hilton Garden Inn's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hilton Garden Inn's primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hilton Garden Inn's Location?

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

Hilton Garden Inn's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hilton Garden Inn's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 11% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 65% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 23% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
23%
Business Travel
2%

Hilton Garden Inn'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.

Hilton Garden Inn has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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