Ihg Hotels And Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels and Resorts), headquartered in Great Britain, 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 presence in over 100 countries, IHG focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative services and sustainable practices. The company is renowned for its loyalty programme, IHG Rewards, which enhances customer engagement and retention. Notable achievements include being consistently ranked among the top hotel companies worldwide, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to quality.
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Ihg Hotels And Resorts's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, IHG Hotels and Resorts reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,543,207,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (359,349,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (2,187,060,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions (2,823,595,000 kg CO2e from franchises and 582,181,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities). In China, the total emissions were about 1,974,831,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 202,320,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,015,169,000 kg CO2e. IHG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target encompasses Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as significant Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and franchised hotels. The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated these targets, ensuring they align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, IHG is working towards achieving net-zero emissions for existing hotels by 2050, with a focus on implementing sustainable practices throughout the hotel lifecycle. The company is also collaborating with hotel owners to ensure that all new-build hotels operate at very low or zero carbon by 2030.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,300,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,200,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,300,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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