Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Sonesta
Public Profile
Hospitality
US
updated 9 months ago

Sonesta Sustainability Profile

Company website

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

25

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

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.

47%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Sonesta's reported carbon emissions

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.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2022
Scope 1
40,444,000
Scope 2
200,017,900
Scope 3
-

How Carbon Intensive is Sonesta's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sonesta's primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sonesta's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Sonesta is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sonesta'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.

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.

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

Compare Sonesta's Emissions with Industry Peers

Hilton Garden Inn Beaufort

US
•
Hotel and restaurant services (55)
Updated about 1 month ago

Red Roof Inns, Incorporated

US
•
Hotel and restaurant services (55)
Updated 18 days ago

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

US
•
Real estate services (70)
Updated about 2 months ago

Choice Hotels

US
•
Hotel and restaurant services (55)
Updated 13 days ago

Super 8 Worldwide, Inc.

US
•
Research and development services (73)
Updated about 1 month ago

Morgans Hotel Group Company

US
•
Hotel and restaurant services (55)
Updated 2 months ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251119.3
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
Available onAWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy