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 57 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure 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 reaching about 9,210,935,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets as part of its sustainability initiatives, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Marriott has also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Marriott aims for 22% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028. The company’s long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These commitments reflect Marriott's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,820,000,000 | 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 | 180,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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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.
