- Supply chain challenges related to responsible sourcing of products (e.g., cage-free eggs, responsible pork)
- Meeting renewable energy goals (behind schedule)
- Meeting water reduction goals (behind schedule)
- Meeting waste reduction goals (behind schedule)
- Climate-related risks (extreme weather, sea-level rise)
- Human trafficking
Marriott International, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Marriott International, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.8M tCO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined franchised properties only). By scope: Scope 1: 1.2M tCO2e; Scope 2: 4.8M tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 4.6M tCO2e (franchised properties market-based). 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
15.8M tCO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined franchised properties only)
2022
Renewable Energy
2.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
129.4 million m3 (managed properties only)
2022
Energy Use
32.3 MWh
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). | 1.2M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.8M tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.6M tCO2e (franchised properties market-based) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.8M tCO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined franchised properties only) |
| 2020 | 9.7 million tCO2e (Scope 1,2 & 3 combined) |
| 2019 | 1.32 million + 5.47 million + 4.87 million = 11.66 million tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, and 3) |
| 2016 | 7.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 24.6% Global Reduction in Carbon Emissions per Square Meter of Conditioned Space from 2016 Baseline
- 12.9% Global Reduction in Energy Consumption per Square Meter of Conditioned Space from 2016 Baseline
- 6.3% Global Reduction in Water Consumption per Occupied Room from 2016 Baseline
- Approximately 90% of Marriott’s premium and select brands implemented residential-sized bath amenities (larger pump-topped bottles)
- Over 5,500 EV chargers installed at Marriott properties worldwide
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions per square meter of conditioned space by 30% from a 2016 baseline by year-end 2025
- Source a minimum of 30% of overall electricity from renewable energy by year-end 2025
- Reduce water consumption per occupied room by 15% from a 2016 baseline by year-end 2025
- Reduce waste-to-landfill by 45% and food waste by 50% from a 2016 baseline by year-end 2025
- Have 100% of properties certified to a recognized sustainability standard by year-end 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by no later than 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionHuman RightsResponsible SourcingCommunity ImpactAssociate Well-beingGovernanceData Privacy and Cybersecurity