Marriott
Marriott International, Inc., a leading name in the hospitality industry, is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1927, the company has grown to become a global powerhouse, operating over 7,000 properties across 131 countries and territories. Marriott's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, and Ritz-Carlton, catering to various market segments from luxury to budget accommodations. The company is renowned for its commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative loyalty programmes, such as Marriott Bonvoy, which enhance guest experiences. With a strong market position, Marriott consistently ranks among the top hotel chains worldwide, recognised for its sustainability initiatives and community engagement. As a pioneer in the hospitality sector, Marriott continues to set industry standards while adapting to evolving travel trends.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Marriott'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Marriott's score of 44 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Marriott's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Marriott International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,226,161 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,161,693 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,210,935 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For the near term, Marriott has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe, focusing on emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, employee commuting, and franchises. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also based on 2019 levels. Furthermore, Marriott plans for 22% of its suppliers, in terms of emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2028. These initiatives reflect Marriott's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the hospitality industry.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,160,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,020,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,810,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Marriott 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.
