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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Melia Hotels's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Melia Hotels's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Melia Hotels's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Melia Hotels International reported total carbon emissions of approximately 555,427,000 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). This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, highlighting the challenges faced by the hospitality sector in reducing its carbon footprint. Melia Hotels has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% by 2025 and 71.4% by 2035, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a similar reduction target for Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and customer activities. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Melia Hotels' proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability within the hospitality industry, addressing both operational and supply chain emissions as part of its broader 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Melia Hotels is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
