West Ham United Football Club, commonly referred to as West Ham, is a professional football club based in East London, England. Founded in 1895, the club has a rich history and has achieved significant milestones, including winning the FA Cup three times and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1965. Headquartered in the London Stadium, West Ham operates primarily in the sports and entertainment industry, focusing on professional football. The club is renowned for its passionate fan base and commitment to developing young talent through its academy. West Ham's unique blend of tradition and modernity, coupled with its competitive spirit in the Premier League, solidifies its position as a prominent force in English football. With a legacy of notable achievements, West Ham continues to strive for excellence on and off the pitch.
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In 2023, West Ham reported total carbon emissions of approximately 647,090 kg CO2e. This figure includes 268,760 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 323,690 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 54,630 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, West Ham's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of about 759,770 kg CO2e in 2020, decreasing to approximately 589,750 kg CO2e in 2021, and then rising to about 670,410 kg CO2e in 2022. The trend indicates a commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. West Ham has not established formal reduction targets or climate pledges, which places them in a broader industry context where many organisations are increasingly committing to science-based targets and sustainability initiatives. As they continue to assess their emissions, it will be crucial for West Ham to develop and implement strategies aimed at reducing their carbon impact in alignment with global climate goals.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 382,700 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 376,900 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 33,360 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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West Ham is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.