Marriott
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 62 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Marriott's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Marriott International reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 1,226,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,130,607,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 9,210,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets as part of its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals, aiming for a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Marriott's long-term commitments include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets involve reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Marriott aims for 22% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028. The company has also reported GHG emissions intensity metrics, with a carbon intensity of about 0.0633 kg CO2e per square metre of conditioned space for Scope 1 and 2 in Canada for 2023. Marriott's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aligns its targets with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Marriott International is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices in the hospitality sector.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,245,733,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,303,856,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,784,617,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Marriott is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
