Public Profile

Puregym

PureGym, officially known as Pure Gym Limited, is a leading fitness provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2009, the company has rapidly expanded its presence across the UK and beyond, offering affordable, no-contract gym memberships to millions of fitness enthusiasts. Specialising in 24/7 access to state-of-the-art facilities, PureGym distinguishes itself with a focus on convenience and flexibility, catering to a diverse clientele. With over 300 locations, it has become one of the largest gym chains in the UK, known for its innovative approach to fitness and commitment to member satisfaction. Key milestones include significant growth in membership numbers and the introduction of a range of fitness classes and personal training options, solidifying its position in the competitive health and fitness industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Puregym's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Puregym's score of 23 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

88%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Puregym's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Puregym reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,833,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounting for about 10,868,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from upstream leased assets were approximately 1,110,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were about 12,407,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at around 8,940,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions from upstream leased assets at about 588,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, specific emissions data is not disclosed, but Puregym has committed to setting science-based targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by the end of 2026. This commitment includes improving data capabilities for Scope 3 emissions reporting, which indicates a proactive approach to enhancing their climate strategy. Puregym's emissions intensity metrics indicate approximately 40,000 kg CO2e per gym and about 0.000143 kg CO2e per million member visits in 2023. These figures reflect the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint effectively.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20212022
Scope 1
-
-
Scope 2
8,940,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
588,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Puregym's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Puregym 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.

Puregym 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

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers