InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels and Resorts), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the hotel and restaurant services 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 key operational regions such as Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, IHG is renowned for its commitment to guest satisfaction and innovative hospitality solutions. The company’s unique offerings, such as the IHG Rewards programme, enhance customer loyalty and experience. Recognised for its sustainability initiatives and industry leadership, IHG continues to set benchmarks in the hospitality sector, solidifying its position as a trusted choice for travellers worldwide.
+34 vs industry average
Ihg Hotels And Resorts’s score of 59 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Ihg Hotels And Resorts's reported carbon emissions
IHG Hotels & Resorts has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 46% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1, 2, and key Scope 3 categories by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with a 1.5°C trajectory, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. For the reporting year 2025, IHG Hotels & Resorts reported a total of approximately 6.7 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 412.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 2.2 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, primarily from franchises and fuel and energy-related activities, accounted for around 3.5 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 6.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 430.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.1 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 3.4 billion kg CO2e. The most recent disclosed Scope 3 emissions data from 2023 indicates approximately 2.7 billion kg CO2e from franchises and about 541.5 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Scope 1 emissions for 2023 were around 373.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.0 billion kg CO2e. IHG Hotels & Resorts is actively working towards these reduction goals, with some targets being on track. The company's climate commitments encompass direct emissions from its operations as well as indirect emissions within its value chain.
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Ihg Hotels And Resorts’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2050
We drafted a high-level framework prioritising different int…
We drafted a high-level framework prioritising different interventions throughout the hotel lifecycle, so that an existing hotel could achie…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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