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 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, Melia Hotels International, headquartered in Spain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 694,936,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 29,452,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 110,057,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 555,427,000 kg CO2e. The latter category encompasses various sources, including purchased goods and services (265,827,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (209,532,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 583,660,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 29.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025, relative to a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, Melia aims for a long-term reduction of 71.4% by 2035. These targets also extend to Scope 3 emissions, with the same percentage reductions planned for the same timeframes. Melia's commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates their targets as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability 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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