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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.

37

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 37 is higher than 98% 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 2022, IHG Hotels and Resorts reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,187,640,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 482,917,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,999,890,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,972,102,000 kg CO2e from franchises (Scope 3). This reflects a significant commitment to addressing climate change, as the company has set an ambitious target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% across all scopes by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2021, IHG's total emissions were approximately 5,093,828,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend towards increased emissions over the years. The company is actively working to mitigate its environmental impact through initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, as well as from its franchise operations. IHG's commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the hospitality sector. The company is focused on achieving these targets to contribute to global efforts in limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, as outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Scope 1
481,047,000
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Scope 2
1,955,209,000
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Scope 3
2,714,512,000
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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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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