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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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 41 is higher than 100% 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's total carbon emissions reached approximately 20,822,220 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, as well as fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 2,136,230 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, related to business travel, were approximately 69,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Arsenal reported total emissions of about 3,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,449,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 63,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The 2021 data indicated total emissions of around 3,401,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,014,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite the significant emissions figures, Arsenal has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. Arsenal's emissions data reflects the broader industry context, where sports organisations are increasingly under pressure to address climate change and enhance their environmental performance.
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Get Started| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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 | 00,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Arsenal is not committed to any 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.
