- Pandemic impact on occupancy rates affecting emission and waste reduction progress
- Challenges in accessing affordable renewable energy in some markets
- Balancing enhanced hygiene measures with waste reduction goals
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.1M 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
5.1M tCO2e/year
2021
Water Usage
94.8M m3/year
2021
Waste
82.5K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
440.7K MWh/year
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 12% reduction in total carbon emissions compared with 2019
- 19% reduction in total waste across all hotels globally since 2020
- 13% reduction in global water footprint in 2021 compared with 2019
- Bulk bathroom amenities secured for all IHG hotel brands and markets, reducing plastic usage by an estimated 850 tonnes in the Americas region
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030
- 100% new-build hotels to operate at very low/zero carbon emissions by 2030
- Eliminate single-use items or move to reusable or recyclable alternatives across the guest stay by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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