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Hotwire, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Hotwire, Inc., a leading player in the travel industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2000, Hotwire has established itself as a pioneer in discount travel services, offering consumers significant savings on hotels, flights, and car rentals. The company is renowned for its unique "opaque" booking model, which allows customers to secure lower rates by keeping specific details hidden until after the purchase. This innovative approach has positioned Hotwire as a go-to platform for budget-conscious travellers seeking value without compromising quality. With a strong market presence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Hotwire continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the online travel sector.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Hotwire, Inc.'s score of 67 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hotwire, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Expedia Group, Inc.

Hotwire, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Expedia Group, Inc., which means that any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation. As part of its corporate family relationship, Hotwire, Inc. aligns with the sustainability initiatives and targets set by Expedia Group, Inc. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Hotwire, Inc. itself have not been disclosed. In the context of the travel and hospitality industry, where carbon emissions are a significant concern, Hotwire's alignment with Expedia Group's climate strategies reflects a broader commitment to reducing environmental impact. The company is expected to contribute to these initiatives, although precise metrics and targets specific to Hotwire remain unspecified.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
9,575,520
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
13,565,320
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00,000,000
00,000
Scope 3
3,989,800
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hotwire, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hotwire, Inc.'s primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hotwire, Inc.'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 Hotwire, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hotwire, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hotwire, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 32% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
88%
Business Travel
6%
Employee Commuting
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Hotwire, Inc.'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.

Hotwire, Inc. 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
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