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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Arsenal's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Arsenal's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Arsenal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arsenal Football Club reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3 sources. This includes about 3,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, and approximately 2,071,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, accounted for about 69,000 kg CO2e. Arsenal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The club has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Furthermore, it aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 52% per million GBP of value added within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million GBP by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Arsenal's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,401,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,014,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Arsenal is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
