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Recreation and Sports Services
GB
updated a month ago

The Rugby Football League Ltd

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The Rugby Football League Ltd, commonly referred to as the RFL, is the governing body for rugby league in Great Britain. Headquartered in Leeds, the RFL oversees the sport across England and has a significant presence in Wales and France. Founded in 1895, the RFL has played a pivotal role in the development and promotion of rugby league, marking key milestones such as the establishment of the Challenge Cup and the Super League. The RFL's core services include organising competitions, managing player development, and promoting the sport at all levels. Its unique focus on grassroots initiatives and community engagement sets it apart in the sports industry. As a leader in rugby league, the RFL has achieved notable success, including the growth of the sport's fanbase and the international expansion of its competitions.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

The Rugby Football League Ltd's score of 23 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Rugby Football League Ltd's reported carbon emissions

The Rugby Football League Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary, it inherits its climate commitments and emissions data from its parent organization, but no specific figures or reduction targets have been disclosed. The Rugby Football League Ltd has not outlined any specific reduction initiatives or climate pledges, nor does it report any targets set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate frameworks. This lack of data suggests that the organisation may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the context of the sports industry, many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction, but The Rugby Football League Ltd has yet to publicly commit to measurable targets or initiatives. As the landscape evolves, it will be important for the League to establish clear goals and report on its emissions to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Rugby Football League Ltd's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 The Rugby Football League Ltd is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Rugby Football League Ltd is participating in some 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
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