InterContinental

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) is one of the world's leading hotel companies, operating over 6,600 hotels across more than 100 countries under brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, providing hospitality and accommodation services globally[2][4][5].

Positive signals

IHG’s operations have a positive net impact on job creation (+1.12) and tax contributions (+1.65), as measured by independent ESG scoring platforms.

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IHG reduced energy consumption per available room by 9.4% since 2019, indicating progress in energy efficiency initiatives across its hotel portfolio.

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved an 11.5% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per available room since its 2019 baseline, reflecting improved operational efficiency despite overall emissions rising due to portfolio growth.

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Sustainalytics rates InterContinental Hotels Group as having a medium ESG risk, with the company demonstrating active management of material ESG risks relevant to the travel and lodging sector.

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IHG participates in multiple third-party ESG rating indices and questionnaires, supporting transparency and external benchmarking of its sustainability performance.

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Concerns

Data breach settlement involving IHG

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Settlement over wage violations at former Moon Rabbit restaurant

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IHG’s overall environmental impact remains negative, with a net environmental score of -3.80, including significant negative contributions from GHG emissions (-2.00), non-GHG emissions (-0.40), resource use (-0.41), biodiversity (-0.42), and waste (-0.58), according to independent ESG scoring.

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IHG’s total greenhouse gas emissions increased by 7.2% since 2019, primarily due to the expansion of its hotel system and limited access to clean energy infrastructure, putting the company off track to meet its 2030 science-based target of a 46% reduction.

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IHG’s highest controversy level reported by Sustainalytics as of May 2025 is 'Level 2', indicating the presence of moderate ESG-related controversies in recent years.

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InterContinental

Positive signals

IHG’s operations have a positive net impact on job creation (+1.12) and tax contributions (+1.65), as measured by independent ESG scoring platforms.

IHG reduced energy consumption per available room by 9.4% since 2019, indicating progress in energy efficiency initiatives across its hotel portfolio.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved an 11.5% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per available room since its 2019 baseline, reflecting improved operational efficiency despite overall emissions rising due to portfolio growth.

Sustainalytics rates InterContinental Hotels Group as having a medium ESG risk, with the company demonstrating active management of material ESG risks relevant to the travel and lodging sector.

IHG participates in multiple third-party ESG rating indices and questionnaires, supporting transparency and external benchmarking of its sustainability performance.

Concerns

Data breach settlement involving IHG

Settlement over wage violations at former Moon Rabbit restaurant

IHG’s overall environmental impact remains negative, with a net environmental score of -3.80, including significant negative contributions from GHG emissions (-2.00), non-GHG emissions (-0.40), resource use (-0.41), biodiversity (-0.42), and waste (-0.58), according to independent ESG scoring.

IHG’s total greenhouse gas emissions increased by 7.2% since 2019, primarily due to the expansion of its hotel system and limited access to clean energy infrastructure, putting the company off track to meet its 2030 science-based target of a 46% reduction.

IHG’s highest controversy level reported by Sustainalytics as of May 2025 is 'Level 2', indicating the presence of moderate ESG-related controversies in recent years.

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