Hilton Worldwide operates 8,447 hotels globally across brands including Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, and DoubleTree.
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Hilton discloses carbon data with third-party assurance and operates a major renewable energy milestone in US managed hotels, but absolute emissions remain above 2019 levels and most of the portfolio lacks verified renewable penetration. Trade association membership actively opposing climate policy and weak nature biodiversity assessment undercut stated commitments.
Hilton Worldwide scores 42/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Hilton Worldwide joint 317th of 847 companies scored, and 6th of 13 in Hospitality / Hotels.
Where Hilton Worldwide sits among hospitality / hotels peers.
Among the 13 major hospitality / hotels brands we've scored, Hilton Worldwide sits 6th of 13.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Scope 1 absolute emissions rose from 415,034 MT (2021) to 442,406 MT (2024), with partial decline from 489,016 MT in 2023.
However, no TNFD-aligned disclosure, no quantified nature footprint, no deforestation-free commitment with verification, and no comprehensive portfolio-level biodiversity risk assessment published.
100% of US managed hotel owners adopted renewable energy contracts by Q4 2024, covering 10% of properties but 40% of emissions.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 4/10).
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Hilton Worldwide operates 8,447 hotels globally across brands including Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, and DoubleTree. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, it is one of the world's largest hospitality companies by property count. The majority of its portfolio (88%) is franchised rather than owned or managed, creating supply chain emissions accountability challenges.
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