Minor International Public Company Limited, commonly known as Minor, is a leading player in the hospitality and food and beverage industries, headquartered in Thailand. Founded in 1978, Minor has established a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, with a diverse portfolio that includes hotels, restaurants, and lifestyle brands. The company is renowned for its unique offerings, such as the Anantara and Avani hotel brands, which provide exceptional guest experiences through luxury accommodations and personalised services. Minor's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements including multiple awards for excellence in hospitality. With a focus on sustainable growth and expansion, Minor continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted name in the industry, delivering value to customers and stakeholders alike.
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Minor's score of 57 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Minor International Public Company Limited reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions from waste generated in operations amounting to approximately 1,981,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2022, the company disclosed a total of 11,700,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside 1,134,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 1,033,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Minor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2023, using 2016 as the baseline. They achieved a remarkable 75% reduction in carbon intensity for Minor Hotels by 2022, surpassing their initial target. Looking ahead, Minor has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a near-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company is also focused on reducing energy intensity by 15% by 2025, compared to a 2019 baseline, and aims for a 75% reduction in single-use plastics by 2024, based on 2018 levels. These initiatives reflect Minor's commitment to aligning with the 1.5°C climate goal, as indicated by their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 42,037,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 
| Scope 2 | 108,466,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
Minor's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Minor has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
