Airbnb Inc
Airbnb's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Airbnb completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Airbnb has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Airbnb's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Airbnb amounted to 7,363 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Airbnb increased by 8.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Airbnb's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Airbnb's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Airbnb were 1,303 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Airbnb reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Airbnb's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 59.88%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Airbnb's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Airbnb's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Airbnb reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,060 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Airbnb reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Airbnb's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Airbnb 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Airbnb's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.56% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Airbnb use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Airbnb reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Airbnb's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Airbnb's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Airbnb reported 395,990 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Airbnb includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Airbnb's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Airbnb's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Airbnb reported total Scope 3 emissions of 395,990 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Airbnb reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Airbnb's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Airbnb 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Airbnb's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Airbnb disclose?
In 2023, Airbnb reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Airbnb's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Airbnb's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 364,566 tCO₂e (92.06%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 21,526 tCO₂e (5.44%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,960 tCO₂e (1.25%)
Airbnb's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Airbnb’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Airbnb reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,303 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,916 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Airbnb's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Airbnb's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Airbnb reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.05 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Airbnb rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Airbnb ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Airbnb among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Airbnb's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Airbnb reported a total carbon footprint of 403,353 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.25% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Airbnb's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.5%. a