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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In 2023, Arsenal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,822,220 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,538,000 kg CO2e, which comprise mobile combustion (165,180 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (1,015,670 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (1,304,530 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 2,136,230 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from business travel were approximately 69,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Arsenal's total emissions were about 20,880,030 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions year-on-year. The club has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. Arsenal's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency in reporting, with disclosures across all three scopes of emissions. The club continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its broader environmental strategy.
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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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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.