Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, commonly known as Sonesta, is a prominent player in the hospitality industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1937, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its footprint across major operational regions, including North America and the Caribbean. Sonesta offers a diverse range of accommodations, from upscale hotels to extended-stay properties, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Its unique approach combines personalised service with innovative amenities, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and guest satisfaction, Sonesta has achieved notable milestones, including rapid expansion through strategic acquisitions. Today, it stands as a respected brand, recognised for its exceptional hospitality and a growing portfolio of over 200 properties worldwide.
How does Sonesta'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.
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.
Sonesta's score of 25 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 240,462,000 kg CO2e, which includes 40,444,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 200,017,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Currently, Sonesta has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they participate in recognised climate pledges such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of defined reduction strategies indicates a potential area for growth in their climate commitments. As a company headquartered in the US, Sonesta's emissions data reflects their operational impact on the environment, and the lack of cascading data from a parent organisation suggests that these figures are independently reported. Overall, while Sonesta has made strides in transparency regarding their emissions, further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 40,444,000 |
| Scope 2 | 200,017,900 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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.
Sonesta 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.

