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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National Hockey League's score of 33 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, the National Hockey League (NHL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,012,659,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2019, when the NHL's emissions were approximately 13,205,187,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,489,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 1,644,501,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The NHL has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are directly reported by the National Hockey League, L.P. Overall, while the NHL has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, further commitments and structured reduction targets would enhance its climate strategy and align it with industry standards.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 127,944,250 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,911,980 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 56,646,570 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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.

