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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.
How does UEFA's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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UEFA's score of 36 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 indicates that Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, accounted for about 16,053,233 kg CO2e, while stationary combustion contributed 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 across all scopes. Furthermore, the organisation is working towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. These targets reflect UEFA's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the sports industry.
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Scope 1 | 16,518,794 |
Scope 2 | - |
Scope 3 | 172,430 |
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UEFA 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.