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updated 10 days ago

Leicester City

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Leicester City Football Club, commonly referred to as LCFC, is a professional football club based in Leicester, England. Founded in 1884, the club has a rich history and has achieved significant milestones, including winning the Premier League in the 2015-2016 season, a feat that captured global attention. Headquartered in the heart of Leicester, the club operates primarily within the UK, with a dedicated fan base that extends internationally. Leicester City competes in the English Premier League, focusing on delivering high-quality football and community engagement. The club's unique approach to player development and its commitment to inclusivity set it apart in the competitive landscape of professional football. With a strong market position and a reputation for resilience, Leicester City continues to be a prominent force in the football industry.

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27

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Leicester City's score of 27 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Leicester City's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Leicester City Football Club reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,840,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,645,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 145,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant reduction in emissions compared to 2021, where Scope 1 emissions were 2,374,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 1,151,000 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to carbon management. Despite these reductions, Leicester City has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction initiatives or SBTi targets. The emissions data is cascaded from Leicester City Football Club Limited, which operates as a current subsidiary, ensuring that the reported figures are aligned with the club's overall environmental strategy. Leicester City is committed to addressing climate change through its operational practices, although further details on specific initiatives or long-term commitments are not available at this time. The club's focus on reducing its carbon footprint aligns with broader industry trends towards sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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20212022
Scope 1
2,374,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,151,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Leicester City's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), 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 Leicester City is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Leicester City 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
Reduction Actions

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