Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide 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).
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hilton Worldwide Holdings amounted to 2,577,822 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 Hilton Worldwide Holdings decreased by 0.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hilton Worldwide Holdings were 442,406 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Hilton Worldwide Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,061,608 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,135,416 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Hilton Worldwide Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hilton Worldwide Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hilton Worldwide Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Hilton Worldwide Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported 4,127,948 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 Hilton Worldwide Holdings includes a breakdown across 3 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
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,127,948 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 3.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Hilton Worldwide Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hilton Worldwide Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hilton Worldwide Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported emissions for 3 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 Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 3,994,654 tCO₂e (96.77%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 106,677 tCO₂e (2.58%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 26,617 tCO₂e (0.64%)
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hilton Worldwide Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 442,406 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,174 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 39.59 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 39.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.45, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Hilton Worldwide Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Hilton Worldwide Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 6,705,770 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.9% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Hilton Worldwide Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 31.84%.a