UEFA Sustainability Profile
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, is the governing body for football in Europe. Founded in 1954, UEFA oversees major competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA European Championship, playing a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of European football. With a focus on promoting the sport, UEFA is involved in various operational regions across Europe, ensuring the development of football at all levels. Its core services include organising tournaments, setting regulations, and fostering youth development programmes, which distinguish it within the sports industry. UEFA's commitment to excellence has solidified its position as a leader in football governance, making significant strides in enhancing the game's integrity and global appeal.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
UEFA's score of 36 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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UEFA's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, UEFA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,243,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from about 17,606,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions, with mobile combustion accounting for about 16,053,233 kg CO2e and stationary combustion contributing approximately 465,561 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services were about 172,430 kg CO2e. UEFA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, with a target year of 2030. Furthermore, UEFA is working towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that UEFA independently tracks and reports its carbon footprint. As part of its sustainability initiatives, UEFA continues to focus on reducing its environmental impact while promoting climate awareness within the football community.
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| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,518,794 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | 172,430 |
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UEFA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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UEFA's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
UEFA has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
