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Celtic plc

Celtic plc, commonly known as Celtic Football Club, is a prominent football club headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1887, Celtic has a rich history and is renowned for its significant contributions to Scottish football. The club competes in the Scottish Premiership and has a strong presence in European competitions, making it a key player in the football industry. Celtic plc is celebrated for its passionate fan base and iconic home ground, Celtic Park, which is one of the largest stadiums in Scotland. The club's core offerings include professional football, youth development programmes, and community engagement initiatives, all aimed at fostering talent and promoting the sport. With numerous league titles and a storied legacy, Celtic plc continues to maintain a leading position in Scottish football, reflecting its commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch.

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46

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Celtic plc's score of 46 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Celtic plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Celtic plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,764,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,137,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,430,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 197,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The following year, 2024, emissions slightly decreased to about 2,759,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,169,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,383,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 increasing to 207,000 kg CO2e. Celtic plc has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company has also provided metrics such as emissions per home first team fixture and per employee, which were 106,000 kg CO2e and 2,900 kg CO2e respectively in 2023, and 115,000 kg CO2e and 2,600 kg CO2e respectively in 2024. Overall, while Celtic plc has shown a slight reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.

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202220232024
Scope 1
1,143,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
1,436,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
184,000
000,000
000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Celtic plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Celtic plc 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
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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