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.
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Industry Benchmark
Marriott's score of 62 is higher than 79% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,226,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,130,607,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 9,210,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. 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 net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Additionally, Marriott targets a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Marriott's near-term goals include a 30% reduction in carbon intensity per square meter of conditioned space by 2025, based on 2016 levels. The company has also committed that 22% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term, Marriott aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Marriott's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the hospitality sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,245,733,000 | 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 | 5,303,856,000 | 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 | 4,784,617,000 | 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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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.
