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Ihg Hotels And Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels and Resorts), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global hospitality industry. Founded in 2003, IHG has grown to encompass a diverse portfolio of brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn, catering to various market segments from luxury to budget accommodations. With a strong presence in major operational regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, IHG is renowned for its commitment to guest satisfaction and innovative service offerings. The company’s loyalty programme, IHG Rewards, sets it apart by providing unique benefits to frequent travellers. Recognised for its sustainability initiatives and industry-leading practices, IHG continues to solidify its market position as a trusted name in hospitality, consistently achieving notable accolades and awards.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ihg 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.

32

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

Ihg Hotels And Resorts's score of 32 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ihg Hotels And Resorts's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, IHG Hotels and Resorts reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,369,280,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 486,094,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,176,340,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 3,150,412,000 kg CO2e. The company has set a significant climate commitment, aiming for 100% of new build hotels to operate at very low or zero carbon emissions by 2030. This initiative reflects IHG's long-term strategy to reduce its carbon footprint across all scopes. Historically, IHG's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions in 2019 reaching about 6,495,038,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon outputs effectively. The company continues to focus on sustainability and responsible business practices as part of its operational ethos.

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3,300,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ihg Hotels And Resorts's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

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.

Ihg Hotels And Resorts 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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