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The National Hockey League (NHL), a premier professional ice hockey league, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily across North America. Founded in 1917, the NHL has evolved into a leading entity within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, specifically classified under code 92.
With 32 teams, the league showcases a unique blend of athleticism and entertainment, offering fans an unparalleled experience through its regular season and playoff formats. The NHL is renowned for its commitment to promoting the sport, engaging diverse audiences, and fostering talent development at all levels.
Notable achievements include the expansion of the league and the introduction of innovative technologies to enhance the viewing experience. The NHL continues to solidify its market position as a cornerstone of professional sports, celebrated for its rich history and dynamic gameplay.
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National Hockey League’s score of 30 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Recreation and Sports Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
The National Hockey League (NHL), headquartered in the US and operating within the Recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions data for 2016. In that year, the NHL's total emissions were approximately 182,234,350 kg CO2e. This total comprised 122,234,750 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,760,960 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 55,359,240 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2015, the NHL's total emissions were approximately 185,695,310 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 126,209,030 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,853,710 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 54,632,570 kg CO2e. For 2014, the total emissions were approximately 189,502,800 kg CO2e, consisting of 127,944,250 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,911,980 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 56,646,570 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, specific data points for Scope 3 emissions, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, were not available for any of these years.
The NHL has established a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2023 baseline. Furthermore, the organisation has a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions in its Scope 1 and 2 operations by 2035, aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by this timeframe, also based on a 2023 baseline. All emissions data reported is directly from the National Hockey League, L.P.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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