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Global Business Travel Group Inc
Global Business Travel Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group 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).
Global Business Travel Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Global Business Travel Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGlobal Business Travel Group amounted to1,859.1metric 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 Global Business Travel Groupdecreased by 20.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Global Business Travel Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Global Business Travel Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Global Business Travel Group were 424.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
What are Global Business Travel Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 652.3 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,434.3 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Global Business Travel Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Global Business Travel Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 81.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Global Business Travel Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 38.76% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Global Business Travel Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Global Business Travel Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Global Business Travel Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported 2,528,160 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Global Business Travel Group includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Global Business Travel Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Global Business Travel Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,528,160 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 3.12%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.88%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Global Business Travel Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Global Business Travel Group's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 11,631.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Global Business Travel Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12,379.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Global Business Travel Group disclose?
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported emissions for 9 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 Global Business Travel Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Global Business Travel Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,449,209 tCOâ‚‚e(96.88%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 46,314 tCOâ‚‚e(1.83%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 12,427 tCOâ‚‚e(0.49%)
Global Business Travel Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Global Business Travel Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 424.8 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,423 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.18 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Global Business Travel Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Global Business Travel Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.18 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.97, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Global Business Travel Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Global Business Travel Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Global Business Travel Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Global Business Travel Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,530,019.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11,094.28% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Global Business Travel Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.06%.a