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Host Hotels And Resorts

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Host Hotels And Resorts's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Host Hotels And Resorts's score of 24 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Host Hotels And Resorts's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Host Hotels and Resorts reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 256,449,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 84,826,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 171,622,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions comprising various categories such as capital goods and business travel. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% per square foot by 2025, using 2008 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Host Hotels and Resorts has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through these reduction targets, reflecting its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the real estate sector.

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246,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Host Hotels And Resorts's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Host Hotels And Resorts is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Host Hotels And Resorts is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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