In 2024, Choice Hotels International 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).
Choice Hotels International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 6,400a | 5,289a |
Total Scope 2 | ||
Market-Based | 10,006a | 11,933a |
Location-Based | 9,997a | 11,924a |
Total Scope 3 | 1,475,943a | N/A |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 4.0383a | 3.4252a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Choice Hotels International amounted to 16,397 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 Choice Hotels International decreased by 4.74%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Choice Hotels International were 6,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Choice Hotels International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 21.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,006 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,997 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Choice Hotels International's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.16% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported 1,475,943 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 Choice Hotels International includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,475,943 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported emissions for 1 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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Choice Hotels International's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,400 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,585 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.04 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.06, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Choice Hotels International among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2024, Choice Hotels International reported a total carbon footprint of 1,492,340 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8,569.84% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Choice Hotels International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.67%.a