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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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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,112,788,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 1,226,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,130,607,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (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 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Marriott's near-term targets include a 30% reduction in carbon emissions per square meter of conditioned space by the end of 2025, based on a 2016 baseline. The company is also committed to ensuring that 22% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term, Marriott aims for a 90% reduction in both absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect Marriott's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the hospitality industry.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
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