Climate Change Data

Expedia Group, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:574,665 mtCO2e (Scope 1) + 14,269 mtCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 522,338 mtCO2e (Scope 3 Purchased Goods & Services) + other Scope 3 emissions
Scope 1 Emissions:574,665 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:14,269 mtCO2e (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:522,338 mtCO2e (Purchased Goods & Services) + other Scope 3 emissions
Renewable Energy Share:77.2%
Total Energy Consumption:211,322 GJ

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic Advancement
  • Inclusive Pathways
  • Prosperous Planet

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

Social Achievements

  • 22% of 2022 U.S. new hires were from racially and ethnically URI groups
  • 1:1 global gender pay equity
  • 25% of global employees participated in 293 Month of Caring projects
  • $0.99 earned by URI for every $1 earned by non-URI employees in the U.S.
  • Launched Open World Accelerator program to support startups and SMBs focused on inclusive and sustainable travel

Governance Achievements

  • Revamped employee security and privacy essentials training
  • Updated and enhanced vendor contracting process
  • Achieved certification under the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules
  • Maintained compliance with payment card industry (PCI) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Support the travel industry in halving its emissions by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • 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
Mitigation Strategies
  • Open World Impact Strategy focusing on economic advancement, inclusive pathways, and prosperous planet
  • Open World Accelerator program supporting startups and SMBs
  • Partnerships with organizations promoting accessibility and inclusivity
  • Commitment to Net Zero emissions by 2050 and signing the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
  • Collaboration with Travalyst to improve sustainability information for travelers
  • Development of accessible content and resources for lodging partners

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Vendor Code of Conduct
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Sertify diversity badging system

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Climate-related events impacting destinations
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of sustainable travel products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC (Limited assurance for GHG emissions)