Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the hospitality industry, specialising in the ownership and operation of high-quality hotels. Founded in 1993, the company has established a significant presence across major operational regions, including urban and resort destinations throughout North America and internationally. With a diverse portfolio of luxury and upscale hotels, Host Hotels & Resorts focuses on providing exceptional guest experiences through its partnerships with renowned brands such as Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. As one of the largest lodging real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the world, Host Hotels & Resorts continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its position as a leader in the hospitality sector.
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In 2023, Host Hotels and Resorts reported total carbon emissions of approximately 256,449,000 kg CO2e, which includes 84,826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 171,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 12,341,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 516,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 216,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among other categories. Host Hotels and Resorts has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 55% per square foot from a 2008 baseline by 2025. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the company is on a pathway to achieve net zero operational emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040. In terms of energy efficiency, Host Hotels aims for a 25% reduction in energy intensity per square foot by 2025, also from a 2008 baseline. Furthermore, they have set a long-term goal to exceed net zero impact across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the hospitality sector.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 101,616,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 246,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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