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Sport Wales

Sport Wales, officially known as the Sports Council for Wales, is a prominent organisation headquartered in Cardiff, GB. Established in 1972, it plays a pivotal role in promoting and developing sport across Wales, focusing on enhancing participation and performance at all levels. With a commitment to fostering a vibrant sporting culture, Sport Wales operates across various regions, supporting grassroots initiatives and elite athletes alike. Its core services include funding, strategic planning, and the development of sports programmes, all designed to make sport accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Recognised for its significant contributions to Welsh sport, Sport Wales has achieved notable milestones, including the successful delivery of major sporting events and initiatives that have increased participation rates. As a leader in the sports industry, it continues to champion the values of inclusivity and excellence in Welsh athletics.

DitchCarbon Score

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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

Sport Wales's score of 53 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sport Wales's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sport Wales reported total carbon emissions of approximately 433,782 kg CO2e, comprising 189,988 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 221,425 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (with 210,978 kg CO2e attributed to purchased electricity), and 16,369 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel (43,346 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, their emissions were about 442,676 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 191,753 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 247,686 kg CO2e (206,730 kg CO2e from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 at 23,237 kg CO2e, including 40,795 kg CO2e from business travel. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 620,703 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 367,960 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 245,468 kg CO2e (183,888 kg CO2e from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 at 6,275 kg CO2e, including 14,105 kg CO2e from business travel. The data indicates a significant reduction in emissions from 2022 to 2024, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories. However, Sport Wales has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action.

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Scope 1
389,429,000
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Scope 2
196,136,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sport Wales's primary industry is Other services (93), 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 Sport Wales is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sport Wales 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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