Public Profile

InterContinental

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is a leading global hospitality company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2003, IHG has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. The company operates a diverse portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn, catering to various market segments from luxury to budget. Renowned for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, IHG offers unique services such as the IHG Rewards programme, which enhances customer loyalty. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, IHG has achieved notable milestones, including being recognised as one of the world's top hotel companies. Its strategic positioning in the hospitality industry underscores its dedication to quality and service excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does InterContinental'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Additive and Blending Components 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

InterContinental's score of 13 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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InterContinental's reported carbon emissions

InterContinental, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives within the hospitality industry. While specific figures for emissions (in kg CO2e) are not provided, InterContinental is likely to be aligning with industry standards and best practices to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. The absence of detailed emissions data highlights the need for transparency and accountability in corporate climate commitments.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. InterContinental's primary industry is Additives/Blending Components, which is medium 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. InterContinental is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

InterContinental is not committed to any 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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