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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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.
Industry Benchmark
Marriott's score of 57 is higher than 83% 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 figure 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 climate commitments, aiming to reduce its carbon emissions by 30% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as carbon intensity per square metre of conditioned space. Marriott has also committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and by 2050 for all scopes. 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 absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company’s efforts are part of its broader sustainability strategy, which includes engaging suppliers to ensure that 22% of them have science-based targets by 2028. Marriott's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the urgent need to address climate change within the hospitality industry.
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| 2011 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,820,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 180,000,000 | 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 | 2,810,000,000 | 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 |
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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.
