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National Hockey League Sustainability Profile

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The National Hockey League (NHL), headquartered in the United States, is a premier professional ice hockey league that has captivated fans since its founding in 1917. With a strong presence across North America, the NHL operates in major markets including Canada and the United States, showcasing the sport's rich heritage and competitive spirit. The league features 32 teams, each delivering high-octane action and unparalleled athleticism, making it a cornerstone of the sports industry. Notable milestones include the expansion of the league and the introduction of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which highlight the NHL's commitment to excellence and tradition. Renowned for its unique blend of speed, skill, and physicality, the NHL continues to solidify its market position as a leader in professional sports, drawing millions of fans and generating significant revenue through broadcasting, merchandise, and live events.

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26

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

National Hockey League's score of 26 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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National Hockey League's reported carbon emissions

As of 2016, the National Hockey League (NHL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 126,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 122,234,750 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,760,960 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 55,359,240 kg CO2e. The NHL has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction strategies indicates a need for further commitment to addressing climate change within the organisation. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are directly reported by the National Hockey League, L.P. The NHL's climate commitments and strategies remain vague, highlighting an opportunity for enhanced sustainability efforts in the future.

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201420152016
Scope 1
127,944,250
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
4,911,980
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
56,646,570
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is National Hockey League's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National Hockey League's primary industry is Recreation and Sports Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is National Hockey League's Location?

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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 National Hockey League is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

National Hockey League's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

National Hockey League has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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