- Maintaining cost effectiveness and efficiency while progressing environmental initiatives.
- Going deeper in assessment of climate-related and other environmental impacts and understanding related financial impacts.
- Navigating challenges of inflation and geopolitical pressures impacting supply chains.
- Building resilience in sourcing to mitigate risks from natural events and other factors impacting supply chain continuity.
Melco International Development Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Melco International Development Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 272.6K tCO2e/year (location-based Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 20.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 252.2K tCO2e/year (location-based); Scope 3: 372.7K 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
272.6K tCO2e/year (location-based Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
3.1M m3/year
2023
Waste
13.9K tons/year (non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
470.0K MWh/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). | 20.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 252.2K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 372.7K 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 | 272.6K tCO2e/year (location-based Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 227.9K tCO2e/year (location-based); 17264 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2021 | 227.2K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| 2020 | 22.3K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2019 | 32.6K MtCO2e |
| 2018 | 19.8K MtCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved BREEAM “Excellent” rating for the design stage for both Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean.
- Eliminated single-use plastic water bottles in almost all guest areas by serving filtered water in refillable glass bottles.
- Diverted 11% of total waste stream from disposal through composting and recycling (76% increase over 2022).
- Reduced energy consumption intensity by 4% over 2022 despite increased visitation and occupancy.
- Reduced water consumption by 13% in absolute terms and 30% in intensity terms over 2019.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Group’s annual employee IFR by 5% (from 2019 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon-neutral resorts by 2030.
- Achieve zero waste across resorts by 2030.
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 19% by 2030.
- Reduce non-hazardous waste generation intensity by 5% by 2030 (with ambitions for 24% reduction).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy & Climate ResilienceMaterial Use & WasteEngaging our PeopleSafety, Health & WellbeingResponsible GamingCommunity Investment & EngagementEthical & Sustainable Supply ChainEthics & IntegrityPrivacy & Cybersecurity