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updated 9 months ago

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., a prominent player in the online travel industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leading platform for booking flights, hotels, and rental cars, catering to a diverse range of travellers. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America and beyond, Orbitz offers unique features such as price assurance and a rewards programme that sets it apart from competitors. Over the years, Orbitz has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Expedia Group in 2015, which bolstered its market position. The company is renowned for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive travel solutions, making it a go-to choice for those seeking convenience and value in their travel planning.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s score of 52 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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Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Expedia Group, Inc.

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Expedia Group, Inc., which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. does not have its own documented reduction targets, it inherits sustainability initiatives from its parent company, Expedia Group, Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at driving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across the travel and tourism sector. As part of its corporate family, Orbitz is aligned with the broader climate strategies of Expedia Group, which are designed to address emissions across all scopes, particularly focusing on Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most substantial in the travel industry. However, specific targets or achievements related to emissions reductions have not been disclosed for Orbitz itself. In summary, while Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action through inherited initiatives from Expedia Group, Inc.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
9,575,520
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
13,565,320
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00,000,000
00,000
Scope 3
3,989,800
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 32% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
88%
Business Travel
6%
Employee Commuting
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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