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RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig, officially known as RasenBallsport Leipzig, is a prominent football club based in Leipzig, Germany. Founded in 2009, the club has rapidly ascended through the ranks of German football, achieving Bundesliga status in 2016. With its headquarters in Leipzig, RB Leipzig primarily operates within the sports industry, focusing on professional football. The club is renowned for its commitment to developing young talent and its innovative approach to player recruitment. RB Leipzig's unique model, backed by the energy drink company Red Bull, has positioned it as a formidable competitor in both domestic and European competitions. Notable achievements include multiple top-four finishes in the Bundesliga and a strong presence in the UEFA Champions League, solidifying its reputation as a rising force in European football.

DitchCarbon Score

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

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Industry Benchmark

RB Leipzig's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RB Leipzig's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, RB Leipzig reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,152,000 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from about 40,035,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 704,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,144,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 29,152,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, including purchased goods and services (approximately 6,528,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (about 1,500,000 kg CO2e). Despite these reductions, RB Leipzig has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The club's ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint reflect a growing awareness of climate impact within the sports industry, although further commitments and strategies may be necessary to enhance their sustainability profile.

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20222023
Scope 1
1,500,000
000,000
Scope 2
3,465,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
40,035,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RB Leipzig's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 RB Leipzig is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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RB Leipzig 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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