West Ham United Football Club, commonly known as West Ham, is a prominent football club headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1895, the club has a rich history and has become a significant player in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry. West Ham competes in the Premier League, showcasing its commitment to excellence in professional football.
The club's core offerings include competitive football matches, youth development programmes, and community engagement initiatives, all aimed at fostering local talent and promoting the sport. Notable achievements include winning the FA Cup three times and securing a place in European competitions, which solidifies its market position as a respected institution in English football. With a passionate fan base and a legacy of success, West Ham continues to be a key player in the sporting landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Recreation and Sports Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
West Ham's reported carbon emissions
West Ham United Football Club Limited, based in GB and operating within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, has reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for recent years. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 568,230 kg CO2e, comprising about 243,910 kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and roughly 324,320 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions. For 2020, total emissions were approximately 759,600 kg CO2e, with approximately 382,700 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 and about 376,900 kg CO2e to Scope 2.
While specific Scope 3 emissions data is not detailed, the club's financial statements for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 periods provide intensity ratios of emissions per £M turnover. For 2022-23, this was approximately 0.00273 tonnes CO2e per £M turnover, and for 2021-22, it was approximately 0.00266 tonnes CO2e per £M turnover.
West Ham United Football Club Limited's emissions data is cascaded from West Ham United Football Club Limited. The club is part of a broader commitment to climate action, as indicated by related entities within the sporting sector. For instance, Wolves, another football club, is a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework with targets of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040. Related entities have also committed to a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040, with some targets classified as net zero for specific scopes.
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West Ham’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
In early 2022 signed up to high ambition track with targets of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040.
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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