InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

Common Name

InterContinental Hotels Group

Country

United Kingdom

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Lodging

Employees

12,587

Ticker

IHG

Exchange

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

Website

www.ihgplc.com

Description

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, often referred to as IHG, is a multinational hospitality company that operates a diverse portfolio of hotel brands globally. Its primary function is to provide accom... Show more

InterContinental Hotels Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, InterContinental Hotels 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).

InterContinental Hotels Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Scope 1 Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 2 Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
Market-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the market-based method, which reflects contractual instruments such as supplier-specific emission factors or renewable energy certificates (RECs).	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Location-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the location-based method, which reflects average emission factors of the local grid.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 3 All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, outside of Scope 1 and 2. This includes both upstream and downstream activities.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Categories of Scope 3 (2 categories)
Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3) Emissions related to the production of fuels and energy purchased by the company that are not included in Scope 1 or 2 (e.g. extraction, refining, transport).	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Franchises (Cat. 14) Emissions from operations of franchisees under the company’s brand that are not directly owned or controlled.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

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Insights into InterContinental Hotels Group's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of InterContinental Hotels Group amounted to 2,635,201 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 InterContinental Hotels Group increased by 18.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 1
Year-over-Year Change

What are InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of InterContinental Hotels Group were 486,094 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Has InterContinental Hotels Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,176,340 tCO₂e using the market-based method, and 2,149,107 tCO₂e using the location-based method.

Has InterContinental Hotels Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that InterContinental Hotels Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 19% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does InterContinental Hotels Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into InterContinental Hotels Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group reported 3,706,846 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of InterContinental Hotels Group includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 3
Year-over-Year Change

What are InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,706,846 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Approximately 15.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 84.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has InterContinental Hotels Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that InterContinental Hotels Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that InterContinental Hotels Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does InterContinental Hotels Group disclose?

In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 emissions were:

Franchises (Cat. 14): 3,150,412 tCO₂e (84.99%)
Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 556,434 tCO₂e (15.01%)

InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Insights into InterContinental Hotels Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group reported a total carbon footprint of 6,342,047 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.17% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to InterContinental Hotels Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 33.89%.

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