InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
InterContinental Hotels Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into InterContinental Hotels Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group generated a total of 829,424 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 16.58% of InterContinental Hotels Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 83.42% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
InterContinental Hotels Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of InterContinental Hotels Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, InterContinental Hotels Group reported a total waste generation of 829,424 metric tonnes, of which 16.58% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that InterContinental Hotels Group may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has InterContinental Hotels Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, InterContinental Hotels Group's total waste generation increased by 14.38%, including a 15.09% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, InterContinental Hotels Group's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 14.55% in 2023, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.
Overall, InterContinental Hotels Group’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
InterContinental Hotels Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered