Booking Holdings Inc
Booking Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Booking Holdings 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).
Booking Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Booking Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Booking Holdings amounted to 2,727 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Booking Holdings decreased by 28.35%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Booking Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Booking Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Booking Holdings were 2,268 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Booking Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Booking Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Booking Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 30.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Booking Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 459 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Booking Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Booking Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 97.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Booking Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 17.15% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Booking Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Booking Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Booking Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported 544,606 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 2024 disclosure of Booking Holdings includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Booking Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Booking Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 544,606 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 Booking Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Booking Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Booking Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Booking Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Booking Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Booking Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 492,600.6 tCO₂e (90%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 43,786.72 tCO₂e (8%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 5,473.34 tCO₂e (1%)
Booking Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Booking Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,268 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,749 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Booking Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Booking Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Booking Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Booking Holdings ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Booking Holdings among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Booking Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Booking Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 547,333 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.27% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Booking Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.41%.a