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Marriott

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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.

50

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Marriott's score of 50 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Marriott's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Marriott International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,112,788,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,226,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,130,607,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,210,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Marriott's near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Notably, Marriott also commits that 22% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation, will have science-based targets by 2028. For long-term goals, Marriott plans to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2019 as the reference year. These targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the hospitality sector.

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Scope 1
2,160,000,000
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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
Scope 3
2,810,000,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Marriott'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. Marriott is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

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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