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Gym

Gym Group PLC, commonly known as The Gym, is a leading fitness provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2007, The Gym has rapidly expanded its presence across the UK, offering affordable and flexible gym memberships to a diverse clientele. Specialising in 24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities, The Gym distinguishes itself with a no-frills approach that prioritises accessibility and convenience. With over 180 locations nationwide, it has become a prominent player in the health and fitness industry, catering to both casual gym-goers and dedicated fitness enthusiasts. Notable achievements include a significant increase in membership numbers and recognition for its innovative approach to fitness. The Gym continues to set industry standards, making fitness more accessible to everyone.

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79

Industry Average

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27

Industry Benchmark

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Gym's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Gym Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 60,673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase in emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 54,899,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,884,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 8,701,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 53,899,000 kg CO2e. The Gym Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is a 55% reduction per gym by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per gym by 2045. The Gym Group is also committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 23.25% in 2019 to 100% by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 2
8,023,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gym's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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