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UEFA, officially known as the Union of European Football Associations, is the governing body for football across Europe. Headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, UEFA oversees a wide range of recreational, cultural, and sporting services within the football industry, including organising major tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and the European Championship. Since its founding in 1954, UEFA has played a pivotal role in developing and promoting football standards, fostering competitive excellence, and ensuring the integrity of the sport across its member associations.
With a strong presence throughout Europe and beyond, UEFA’s core activities focus on organising competitions, setting regulations, and supporting grassroots development. Its notable achievements include elevating European football to a global stage and maintaining a leading position within the sports governance sector. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation, UEFA continues to shape the future of European football.
34
DitchCarbon score
+4 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Recreation and Sports Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.171
20182025
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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UEFA's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, UEFA, headquartered in CH and operating in recreational, cultural and sporting services, reported total emissions of 17,243,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (16,053,233 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (465,561 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services (172,430 kg CO2e). For 2023, the organisation reported total emissions of 17,606,000 kg CO2e.
UEFA is committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and aims to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040.
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UEFA’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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