Meliá Hotels International, commonly referred to as Meliá Hotels, is a prominent player in the hotel and restaurant services industry, headquartered in Spain. Established in 1956, the company has grown to become one of Europe's leading hotel groups, with a significant presence across Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Specialising in upscale and luxury accommodations, Meliá offers a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts that emphasise personalised service and innovative hospitality experiences. Its core offerings include hotel management, resort operations, and branded hotel services, distinguished by a commitment to quality and sustainability. Recognised for its market leadership and numerous industry awards, Meliá continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining a strong reputation for excellence in the hospitality sector.
+42 vs industry average
Melia Hotels’s score of 68 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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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Melia Hotels's reported carbon emissions
Melia Hotels, headquartered in Spain and operating within the hotel and restaurant services industry, has set ambitious climate commitments and reported its greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2024, Melia Hotels reported total emissions of approximately 750,159,000 kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of 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.
For 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 694,936,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 29,452,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 110,057,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 555,427,000 kg CO2e.
Melia Hotels has established Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% by 2025 and by 71.4% by 2035, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Melia Hotels has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% by 2025 and by 71.4% by 2035, also from a 2018 base year. These targets have been verified by SBTi. Previous near-term targets included reducing Scope 1 emissions by 45% and Scope 2 emissions by 41% by 2025, relative to 2018.
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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
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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