Arsenal
Arsenal Football Club, commonly referred to as Arsenal, is a prestigious professional football club based in Islington, London, GB. Founded in 1886, Arsenal has established itself as a powerhouse in the English Premier League and European football, boasting a rich history filled with notable achievements, including multiple league titles and FA Cups. The club's core operations revolve around professional football, youth development, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on nurturing talent through its academy. Arsenal's unique playing style and commitment to attacking football have garnered a loyal global fanbase. With a state-of-the-art stadium, the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal continues to maintain a prominent market position, consistently competing at the highest levels of domestic and international football.
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Arsenal's score of 38 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Arsenal's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Arsenal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,088,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,855,860 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,956,220 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 20,822,220 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,825,380 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 2,136,230 kg CO2e. Arsenal's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Arsenal Holdings Limited, and reflects a commitment to transparency in reporting. The organisation has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. The emissions data for 2022 shows a total of approximately 3,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, with an additional 63,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily from business travel. In 2021, total emissions were about 3,401,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, with minimal Scope 3 emissions. Arsenal's carbon intensity metrics indicate a focus on reducing emissions relative to revenue and employee count, with carbon intensity per £100,000 of revenue reported at approximately 0.0000361 in 2024 and 0.0000448 in 2023. The organisation's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect a growing awareness of climate impact, although specific reduction initiatives have yet to be established.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,401,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,014,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,000 | 00,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Arsenal 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.
