Melia Hotels
Meliá Hotels International, a prominent player in the hospitality industry, is headquartered in Spain (ES) and operates extensively across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1956, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its portfolio to over 370 hotels in more than 40 countries. Meliá Hotels is renowned for its diverse range of accommodations, including luxury resorts, urban hotels, and all-inclusive properties, catering to both leisure and business travellers. The brand's commitment to sustainability and exceptional service sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Meliá has received numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the global hospitality sector.
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Industry Benchmark
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Melia Hotels's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Melia Hotels International reported total carbon emissions of approximately 600,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 29,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 110,057,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 555,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to measuring their carbon footprint across all scopes, including direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1), indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity (Scope 2), and all other indirect emissions (Scope 3). Melia Hotels has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 29.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, with a further target of 71.4% by 2035, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, they aim to achieve the same percentage reductions for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The hotel chain's commitment to sustainability is evident in their ongoing initiatives to reduce emissions, particularly in energy efficiency and sustainable practices across their operations. As they work towards these goals, Melia Hotels International demonstrates a proactive stance in addressing climate change within the hospitality sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,619,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 165,645,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 59,696,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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