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 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 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.
Marriott's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Marriott International, headquartered in the US, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The company’s total emissions included approximately 1,226,161,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,161,693,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 9,210,935,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Marriott has set ambitious climate targets as part of its sustainability strategy. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In 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 plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions—specifically from fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, employee commuting, and franchises—by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Furthermore, Marriott aims for 22% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2028. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Marriott's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
