Host Hotels & Resorts Inc
Host Hotels & Resorts's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts 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).
Host Hotels & Resorts 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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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.  a | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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 Host Hotels & Resorts's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Host Hotels & Resorts amounted to 291,408 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 Host Hotels & Resorts decreased by 3.73%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Host Hotels & Resorts were 92,608 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Host Hotels & Resorts reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 141,759 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 198,800 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Host Hotels & Resorts reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 28.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Host Hotels & Resorts 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Host Hotels & Resorts use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Host Hotels & Resorts's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported 15,365 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 Host Hotels & Resorts includes a breakdown across 6 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
Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,365 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Host Hotels & Resorts disclose?
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported emissions for 6 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 Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 14,247 tCO₂e (92.72%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 602 tCO₂e (3.92%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 266 tCO₂e (1.73%)
Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Host Hotels & Resorts’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 92,608 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,684 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Host Hotels & Resorts's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.11 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Host Hotels & Resorts rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts ranked 12 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Host Hotels & Resorts is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Host Hotels & Resorts's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Host Hotels & Resorts reported a total carbon footprint of 306,773 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.95% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Host Hotels & Resorts's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 64.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 30.19%. a