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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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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Gym's score of 73 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gym's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Gym Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,242,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 21,657,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and employee commuting. 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, based on a 2019 baseline. 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 for a 55% reduction per gym by 2030. Long-term goals further 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 committed to ensuring that 25% of its suppliers, by spend, have science-based targets by 2028, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices within its supply chain.

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1,267,000
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Scope 2
8,023,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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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Gym is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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