Booking Holdings Inc. emissions and targets

Booking Holdings Inc. emissions and targets | Carbon3

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Cached 16 Jun 2026

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Booking Holdings targets net-zero emissions by 2040, including 95% absolute reductions in Scope 1&2 and 50% in Scope 3 by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, after achieving a 19% total emissions cut to 547,333 tCO2eq in 2024 amid tightening regulations such as CSRD and 85% traveler demand for sustainable options. Its four carbon insetting programs—$25 million SAF procurement with Delta, Neste, and Air France-KLM delivering 50,000 mtCO2e annual reductions, $20 million hotel retrofits with Accor, Marriott, and Hilton for 30,000 mtCO2e, $18 million EV fleet transitions with Hertz and Enterprise for 25,000 mtCO2e, plus $12 million renewable data-center upgrades—directly tackle over 90% Scope 3 travel and IT emissions through supplier collaboration. These initiatives convert sustainability from a cost center into a revenue engine, generating $15 million in certified-flight revenue, $20 million annual cost savings, $45 million projected ROI, and access to $100 million in green financing while securing MSCI A ratings and competitive differentiation.

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5 sections

2024 Emissions Profile
Booking Holdings reported Scope 1 emissions of 2,268 tCO2eq, Scope 2 of 459 tCO2eq, and Scope 3 of 544,606 tCO2eq in 2024, with a 19% reduction in total emissions from prior year driven by operational efficiencies.
Net-Zero Commitment and Targets
Company targets net-zero emissions by 2040, with 95% absolute reduction in Scope 1 & 2 and 50% in Scope 3 by 2030 (2019 baseline); achieved 94% Scope 1 & 2 reduction by end of 2025.
ESG Ratings and Recognition
MSCI assigns an A rating to Booking Holdings, reflecting solid ESG performance; Sustainalytics and other agencies provide ongoing coverage of risk management.
Travel Sustainable Program
Initiative to promote certified sustainable accommodations and travel options across brands, though the 50% sustainable bookings target by 2027 was recently dropped due to regulatory challenges.
Scope 3 Value Chain Engagement
Focus on supplier collaboration and improved emissions inventory for marketing and travel services, addressing over 90% of total footprint from indirect sources.

Scope 1, direct	2,268<1%
Scope 2, purchased energy	459<1%
Scope 3, value chain	544,606100%
Total	547,333

Booking Holdings Inc.

How the reported footprint breaks down by scope and year.

How Booking Holdings Inc. compares with its industry peers on Scope 3.

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Reported emissions by year

FY2024

Scope 3 by category, 2024

What the SBTi listing says about the company's targets.

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Scope 3 position

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What the public record says about this company's decarbonization.

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