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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Melia Hotels's score of 57 is higher than 81% 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, Meliá Hotels International, S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 694,936,000 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. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (265,827,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (209,532,000 kg CO2e). Meliá Hotels has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 29.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, relative to a 2018 baseline. This target is part of a longer-term goal to achieve a 71.4% reduction by 2035. Additionally, the company has committed to a similar reduction of 29.4% in Scope 3 emissions by 2025 and 71.4% by 2035, also based on 2018 levels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Meliá Hotels is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the hospitality sector.
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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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