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Melia Hotels

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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54

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Melia Hotels's score of 54 is higher than 98% 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 2023, Melia Hotels International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 555,427,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 110,057,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 555,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Melia Hotels has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% by 2025 and 71.4% by 2035, using 2018 as the baseline year. The company also targets a 29.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2025 and 71.4% by 2035. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The hotel chain's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, with a clear focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Melia Hotels's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Melia Hotels 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.

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

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