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.
-2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Recreation and Sports Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 2% since 2019
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 total emissions of approximately 820,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 713,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 65,000,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, business travel accounted for approximately 65,000,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services for about 15,000,000 kg CO2e. The RFU has disclosed data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3. However, certain data points, such as employee commute, were reported as missing. The organisation has not yet published specific reduction targets or joined initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge.
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Rugby Football Union’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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