InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
InterContinental Hotels Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into InterContinental Hotels Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of InterContinental Hotels Group amounted to 2,585,285 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 InterContinental Hotels Group increased by 7.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of InterContinental Hotels Group were 359,349 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has InterContinental Hotels Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,187,060 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,225,936 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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 increased by 20.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 2 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. a
What methodology does InterContinental Hotels Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported 3,996,798 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 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
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 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,996,798 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 14.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.43% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
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. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does InterContinental Hotels Group disclose?
In 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported emissions for 2 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 InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 3,414,617 tCO₂e (85.43%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 582,181 tCO₂e (14.57%)
InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into InterContinental Hotels Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 359,349 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,923 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 72.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
InterContinental Hotels Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does InterContinental Hotels Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 72.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.9 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does InterContinental Hotels Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places InterContinental Hotels Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into InterContinental Hotels Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, InterContinental Hotels Group reported a total carbon footprint of 6,582,083 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to InterContinental Hotels Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 33.82%. a