Rugby Football Union
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), the governing body for rugby union in England, is headquartered in Twickenham, Greater London, GB. Established in 1871, the RFU has played a pivotal role in shaping the sport, overseeing its development and promoting participation at all levels. As a key player in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, the RFU focuses on grassroots initiatives, elite competitions, and international events.
The organisation is renowned for its flagship competitions, including the prestigious Premiership and the annual Six Nations Championship. With a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, the RFU has achieved significant milestones, such as the successful hosting of the Rugby World Cup in 2015. Its unique blend of tradition and innovation positions the RFU as a leader in the rugby union landscape, fostering a vibrant rugby culture across England.
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Industry Intensity
Recreation and Sports Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Rugby Football Union's reported carbon emissions
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), based in GB and operating within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, reported approximately 713 billion kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and about 30 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions in 2023. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions for the same year were approximately 65 billion kg CO2e, with business travel accounting for the entirety of this figure and purchased goods and services contributing about 15 billion kg CO2e. The total reported emissions for the RFU in 2023 were approximately 808 billion kg CO2e.
The RFU has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments to initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Further details on their climate strategy and emissions reduction plans are available in their 2023 Rugby World Cup Impact Report.
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Rugby Football Union’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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