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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.

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.

31

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ihg Hotels And Resorts's score of 31 is higher than 95% 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 (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reached around 3,150,412,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses emissions from fuel and energy-related activities as well as franchises, reflecting IHG's commitment to sustainable practices in the hospitality sector. In previous years, IHG's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at approximately 6,405,633,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 5,734,538,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

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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.

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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 GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ihg 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.

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