Accor SA

Accor SA Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Accor SA, a prominent player in the hotel and restaurant services industry based in France, has demonstrated a clear commitment to reducing its environmental impact. The company has set ambitious targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, aligning with global climate goals.

Carbon Emissions Data:

In 2025, Accor SA reported total GHG emissions of approximately 7,498,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure is broken down as follows:

• Scope 1: Approximately 690,000,000 kg CO2e, including fugitive emissions of about 135,000,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 (Market-Based): Approximately 2,767,000,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 3: Approximately 4,042,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,176,000,000 kg CO2e) and franchises (approximately 1,418,000,000 kg CO2e).

For the preceding year, 2024, Accor SA's total emissions were approximately 7,401,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 695,000,000 kg CO2e (with fugitive emissions of approximately 147,000,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 2,789,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 3,918,000,000 kg CO2e.

In 2023, Accor SA reported total emissions of approximately 7,991,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 645,000,000 kg CO2e (with fugitive emissions of approximately 130,000,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 2,759,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 4,587,000,000 kg CO2e.

Earlier reports indicate:

• In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 344,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 2,577,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year.
• In 2021, total emissions were approximately 5,415,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 450,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2,320,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2,644,000,000 kg CO2e.
• In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 428,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) were approximately 1,845,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 were approximately 2,241,000,000 kg CO2e.
• In 2019, total emissions were approximately 7,642,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 604,000,000 kg CO2e (including fugitive emissions of approximately 128,000,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2,702,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 4,337,000,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Accor SA is committed to significant GHG emission reductions, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

• Near-term Targets:

  • Accor aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Some reports indicate a more specific target of 46.2% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
  • For Scope 3 emissions, Accor has committed to a reduction of 28% by 2030, with specific focus on purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and franchises. Some reports indicate a target of 27.5% for Scope 3.1, 3.3, and 3.14 emissions by 2030.
  • Interim targets include a reduction of 25.2% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025.

• Long-term Commitment:

  • Accor is committed to contributing to global carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with planetary limits and the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

To achieve these objectives, Accor is implementing various reduction measures, including on-site gas and electrification, fuel efficiency, energy efficiency initiatives, and the deployment of on-site and off-site renewable energy sources. The company's carbon footprint assessment methodology generally encompasses subsidiary and managed hotels, corporate offices, and new business divisions, with specific exclusions noted for hotels recently joining the network, franchised hotels, and minority share businesses.