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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  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 2019, Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
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 2019, Host Hotels & Resorts's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 19.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
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.ab
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 13.51, 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 14 out of 24 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.ab
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