Climate Change Data

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,093,828 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:440,719 MWh/year
Water Consumption:94,757,410 m3/year
Waste Generated:82,515 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Communities
  • Planet

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

Social Achievements

  • Corporate employees completed 10,000 hours of conscious inclusion training
  • Launched IHG Skills Academy online learning platform
  • More than 40,000 colleagues volunteered more than 260,000 hours during Giving for Good month
  • Donated more than $1.5 million to community impact projects

Governance Achievements

  • Upgraded science-based target (SBT) to align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target
  • Joined the UN’s Race to Zero
  • Established a Global Environmental Sustainability Committee with the IHG Owners Association
  • Completed a Group-wide bribery and corruption risk assessment

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 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
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • 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
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed new energy reduction toolkit for hotel owners
  • Partnered with Schneider Electric for automated utility data entry
  • Developed a global food waste training module
  • Collaborated with suppliers to secure bulk bathroom amenities

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • IHG Sustainable Supplier Questionnaire
  • Increased collaboration with sustainable suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD, UNGC

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Internal assurance process, supported by external validation of environmental data

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Journey to Tomorrow plan aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Full-size, refillable bathroom amenities

Awards & Recognition

  • Highly Commended at the European Diversity Awards
  • Stella Awards gold medal for Best Hotel Chain