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.
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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 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
UEFA's reported carbon emissions
UEFA, the governing body of football in Europe headquartered in CH, operates within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector (92). The organisation has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
For the 2024 reporting year, UEFA reported a total of approximately 17.2 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions, which amounted to about 16.5 million kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion (approximately 16.1 million kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (about 466,000 kg CO2e). Scope 3 emissions for the same period were approximately 172,000 kg CO2e, specifically from purchased goods and services. Scope 2 emissions data was not disclosed for this year.
In the 2023 reporting year, UEFA reported a total of approximately 17.6 million kg CO2e. Specific breakdown by scope was not available.
Historical data indicates earlier emissions reporting:
- In 2016, emissions were reported for stadium renovation (about 54,000 tonnes CO2e), teams and staff accommodation (approximately 8,000 tonnes CO2e), and energy and water use (around 25,000 tonnes CO2e). Note: these figures are in tonnes CO2e, not kg CO2e.
- In 2012, emissions per spectator were reported at approximately 0.94 kg CO2e.
- In 2008, emissions per spectator were reported at approximately 0.81 kg CO2e.
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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
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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