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Huazhu Hotels

Huazhu Hotels Group, also known as Huazhu, is a leading player in the hospitality industry, headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint across major operational regions, including Asia and Europe, establishing itself as a prominent hotel management firm. Specialising in a diverse range of accommodations, Huazhu offers unique services through its various brands, catering to both business and leisure travellers. The company is renowned for its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, which enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Huazhu has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO and a robust portfolio of over 6,000 hotels worldwide. Its commitment to quality and service excellence continues to set it apart in the competitive hospitality landscape.

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How does Huazhu Hotels'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.

15

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Huazhu Hotels's score of 15 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Huazhu Hotels's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Huazhu Hotels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 325,221,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 35,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 289,573,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown an increase in emissions compared to 2021, when total emissions were about 295,282,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 51,988,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 35,272,100 kg CO2e. Notably, in 2020, Huazhu's emissions were around 256,399,080 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions contributing approximately 26,624,610 kg CO2e and 230,066,300 kg CO2e, respectively. Despite the increase in emissions, Huazhu has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or reduction strategies suggests a need for further action in addressing their environmental impact. The company operates within a sector that is increasingly focused on sustainability, and as such, it may benefit from establishing clear climate goals to align with industry standards and expectations.

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230,066,300
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Huazhu Hotels's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is 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. Huazhu Hotels is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Huazhu Hotels is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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