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Recreation and Sports Services
NL
updated 10 days ago

AFC Ajax NV

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AFC Ajax NV, commonly known as Ajax, is a prominent Dutch professional football club headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1900, Ajax has established itself as a powerhouse in the football industry, renowned for its rich history and commitment to developing young talent through its esteemed youth academy. The club competes in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, and has achieved significant milestones, including multiple league titles and European successes. Ajax is celebrated for its unique playing style, often referred to as "Total Football," which emphasises fluid movement and teamwork. With a strong market position, Ajax continues to be a formidable force in both domestic and international competitions, consistently attracting a passionate fan base and contributing to the global football landscape.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

AFC Ajax NV's score of 27 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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AFC Ajax NV's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, AFC Ajax NV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,340 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,324.93 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company also reported significant Scope 2 emissions, amounting to about 22,026,000 kg CO2e, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at approximately 1,888.45 kg CO2e, encompassing all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Despite these emissions figures, AFC Ajax NV has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets reported, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The absence of reduction initiatives suggests that while emissions data is available, the organisation may need to enhance its climate action framework to align with industry standards and expectations.

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2022
Scope 1
1,324.93
Scope 2
22,026,000
Scope 3
1,888.45

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. AFC Ajax NV's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for AFC Ajax NV is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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AFC Ajax NV is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
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Race To Net Zero
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