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.
+39 vs industry average
Melia Hotels’s score of 64 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Melia Hotels's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Melia Hotels International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 750,159,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 27,089,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 106,974,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 616,096,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, 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., with no data cascaded from a parent organization.
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Melia Hotels’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2035
29.4% reduction in all scopes
a reduction of 29.4% by 2025 and a reduction of 71.4% by 2035, with respect to the base year of 2018.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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