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.
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.
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.
Marriott's score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Marriott International reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,112,788,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,226,161,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,130,607,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 9,210,935,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to achieve a 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, Marriott is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. Marriott's near-term goals also include a 30% reduction in carbon emissions per square meter of conditioned space by 2025, based on a 2016 baseline. The company has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by no later than 2050, aligning with science-based targets to limit global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect Marriott's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 2,160,000,000 | 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 |
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 |
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.
Marriott 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.