Marriott International, Inc., a leading name in the hospitality industry, is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1927, the company has grown to become a global powerhouse, operating over 7,000 properties across 131 countries and territories. Marriott's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, and Ritz-Carlton, catering to various market segments from luxury to budget accommodations. The company is renowned for its commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative loyalty programmes, such as Marriott Bonvoy, which enhance guest experiences. With a strong market position, Marriott consistently ranks among the top hotel chains worldwide, recognised for its sustainability initiatives and community engagement. As a pioneer in the hospitality sector, Marriott continues to set industry standards while adapting to evolving travel trends.
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Marriott's score of 73 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Marriott International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,273,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,364,156,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,097,741,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Marriott's sustainability initiatives also focus on reducing carbon intensity per square meter by 30% by 2025, using 2016 as the base year. The company is committed to ensuring that 22% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2028. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Marriott's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2007 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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.
Marriott 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.


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