- Unequal distribution of revenue in the travel industry
- Barriers to travel for underserved travelers (disability, race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, socioeconomic status)
- Climate change impacts on the travel industry and destinations
- Lack of clear and consistent sustainability information for travelers
Expedia Group, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Expedia Group, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 574.7K mtCO2e (Scope 1) + 14269 mtCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 522338 mtCO2e (Scope 3 Purchased Goods & Services) + other Scope 3 emissions. By scope: Scope 1: 574.7K mtCO2e; Scope 2: 14.3K mtCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 522.3K mtCO2e (Purchased Goods & Services) + other Scope 3 emissions. 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
574.7K mtCO2e (Scope 1) + 14269 mtCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 522338 mtCO2e (Scope 3 Purchased Goods & Services) + other Scope 3 emissions
2022
Renewable Energy
77.2%
of total energy
Energy Use
211.3K GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 574.7K mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.3K mtCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 522.3K mtCO2e (Purchased Goods & Services) + other Scope 3 emissions |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon Neutral for global operations since 2017
- 100% powered by renewable electricity across global facilities since 2020
- Doubled accommodation accessibility attributes listed on platform
- Nearly 60,000 properties listed with Electric Vehicle charging and nearly 6,000 with eco-certifications
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Support the travel industry in halving its emissions by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic AdvancementInclusive PathwaysProsperous Planet