IHG's absolute emissions have risen 7.7% since 2019 despite intensity improvements, putting the company far off its SBTi-validated 2030 target. The company has admitted publicly it will miss this goal and announced a target review for 2026. Rising absolute emissions, incomplete Scope 3 coverage, and franchise-model constraints make this a case of operational scale outpacing decarbonisation efforts.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (1/10, 3/10).
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Among the 9 major hospitality / hotels brands we've scored, InterContinental Hotels Group sits 8th of 9.
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InterContinental Hotels Group operates approximately 6,700 hotels across 100+ countries under brands including InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Six Senses. As a primarily asset-light, franchise-based hotel operator, IHG manages or franchises properties but owns minimal real estate, creating structural limits on energy and operational control.
Peer hotel operator with similar franchise model and carbon disclosure structure; comparable scale and SBTi target credibility
View breakdown →European-based competitor with larger owned portfolio and different energy control; direct comparison on Scope 1 & 2 coverage
View breakdown →Regional hospitality peer; demonstrates range of decarbonisation approaches across franchise-heavy portfolios
View breakdown →UK-based budget hotel chain; smaller scale allows assessment of energy transition feasibility in franchised hospitality sector
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