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Melia Hotels Sustainability Profile

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Meliá Hotels International, a prominent player in the hospitality industry, is headquartered in Spain (ES) and operates extensively across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1956, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its portfolio to over 370 hotels in more than 40 countries. Meliá Hotels is renowned for its diverse range of accommodations, including luxury resorts, urban hotels, and all-inclusive properties, catering to both leisure and business travellers. The brand's commitment to sustainability and exceptional service sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Meliá has received numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the global hospitality sector.

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76

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Melia Hotels's score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Melia Hotels's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Melia Hotels International reported total carbon emissions of approximately 750.2 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 27.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 107.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 616.1 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 29.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, relative to a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, Melia aims for a significant long-term reduction of 71.4% by 2035 for both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Melia Hotels also targets a 29.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2025, with the same long-term goal of 71.4% by 2035. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the hospitality sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Melia Hotels International, S.A., ensuring accuracy and relevance in their climate commitments.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
56,079,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Melia Hotels's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Melia Hotels's primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Melia Hotels's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Melia Hotels is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Melia Hotels's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Melia Hotels's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 999% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 43% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
43%
Purchased Goods and Services
43%
Capital Goods
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Business Travel
<1%

Melia Hotels's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Melia Hotels has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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