Host Hotels & Resorts Inc
Host Hotels & Resorts's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Insights into Host Hotels & Resorts's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Host Hotels & Resorts amounted to 302,703 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Host Hotels & Resorts decreased by 0.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Host Hotels & Resorts were 84,826 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Host Hotels & Resorts reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Host Hotels & Resorts reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 171,622 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 217,877 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 22.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Host Hotels & Resorts use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Host Hotels & Resorts reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Host Hotels & Resorts reported 13,394 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Host Hotels & Resorts includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
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 2023, Host Hotels & Resorts reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,394 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 85.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Host Hotels & Resorts disclose?
In 2023, Host Hotels & Resorts reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 12,341 tCOâ‚‚e (92.14%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 516 tCOâ‚‚e (3.85%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 271 tCOâ‚‚e (2.02%)
Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Host Hotels & Resorts's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Host Hotels & Resorts reported a total carbon footprint of 316,097 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.91% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Host Hotels & Resorts's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 68.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 26.84%.