InterContinental Hotels Group operates approximately 6,700 hotels globally under brands including InterContinental, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza.
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IHG's absolute emissions have risen 7.7% since 2019 despite intensity improvements, putting it severely off track for its SBTi-validated 2030 target. The company admits this publicly and has announced a target review. Scope 3 coverage is incomplete, renewable energy adoption is minimal across 6,700 hotels, and nature commitments lack quantified outcomes.
InterContinental Hotels Group scores 37/100 (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 InterContinental Hotels Group joint 435th of 847 companies scored, and 10th of 13 in Hospitality / Hotels.
Where InterContinental Hotels Group sits among hospitality / hotels peers.
Among the 13 major hospitality / hotels brands we've scored, InterContinental Hotels Group sits 10th of 13.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
IHG's CSO confirmed the company will not meet its 46% absolute reduction 2030 target.
IHG's SBTi near-term target (46% absolute reduction by 2030 from 2019 baseline) is documented but absolute emissions have risen 7.2–7.7%.
IHG reports FY2024 Scope 3 at 3,996,798 tCO2e but covers only 2 of 15 GHG Protocol categories—primarily franchise energy (85% of reported Scope 3).
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above InterContinental Hotels Group.
IHG's total emissions have risen 7.2% since 2019 despite intensity improvements, and the company admits it will miss its 2030 SBTi target.
See the breakdown →Travelodge has basic emissions tracking and water efficiency measures but no renewable energy procurement, unvalidated net-zero targets, and rising Scope 3 emissions.
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InterContinental Hotels Group operates approximately 6,700 hotels globally under brands including InterContinental, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza. Founded in 2003 following merger activity, IHG is headquartered in Denham, UK, and employs around 12,900. As an asset-light franchisor, most properties are franchised or managed, limiting direct operational control.
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