- Increased business activities of Booking Holdings and its vendors in 2023 led to an increase in total emissions year-over-year (Scope 3).
- Data-related challenges in accurately tracking and reporting on sustainable bookings.
Booking Holdings Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Booking Holdings Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 276.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 162 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 272.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
276.3K tCO2e/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 162 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 272.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 276.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 127.8K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | 118.7K mtCO2e |
| 2020 | 55.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 62.3K tCO2e/year (2018) |
| 2018 | 51.3K tCO2e/year (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 84% compared to 2019.
- Reduced absolute Scope 3 emissions by 22% compared to 2019.
- Became the first online travel provider to have its net-zero science-based target verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Named on USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders list.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 95% against a 2019 baseline by the end of 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% against a 2019 baseline by the end of 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateCompliance, ethics, and integrityData privacy and securityDiversity, equity, & inclusionEmployee health and well-beingEnvironmental impact of offices and operationsHuman rightsSustainable travelVolunteering and charitable donations