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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Gym's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gym's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The Gym Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,242,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The remaining 21,657,000 kg CO2e fell under Scope 3, which includes emissions from capital goods, business travel, employee commuting, and other categories. The Gym Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. Near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 23.25% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, The Gym Group aims to achieve 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. Furthermore, The Gym Group is committed to ensuring that 25% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2028, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,267,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,023,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Gym 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.
