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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Melia Hotels's score of 52 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 carbon emissions of approximately 600,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 29,452,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 110,057,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 555,427,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions are particularly significant, comprising the majority of their total emissions, with categories such as purchased goods and services (265,827,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (209,532,000 kg CO2e) being the largest contributors. Melia Hotels has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% by 2025 and 71.4% by 2035, using 2018 as the base year. They also aim to achieve a similar reduction of 29.4% for Scope 3 emissions by 2025 and 71.4% by 2035. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has made strides in its sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes while enhancing operational efficiency. Melia Hotels continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,619,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 165,645,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 59,696,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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