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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

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79

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

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Ihg Hotels And Resorts's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, IHG Hotels and Resorts reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,180,004,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 373,652,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,014,601,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2,688,267,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. IHG has set an ambitious target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as significant Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and franchised hotels. The target has been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, IHG aims for its existing hotels to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a framework prioritising various interventions throughout the hotel lifecycle. This long-term commitment underscores IHG's dedication to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

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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 very 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. This request for Ihg Hotels And Resorts is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ihg Hotels And Resorts is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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