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Recreation and Sports Services
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updated 2 months ago

Wolverhampton Wanderers Sustainability Profile

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Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, commonly known as Wolves, is a professional football club based in Wolverhampton, GB. Founded in 1877, the club has a rich history and has achieved significant milestones, including multiple league titles and FA Cup victories. Wolves competes in the Premier League, showcasing their talent in one of the most prestigious football leagues in the world. The club's headquarters are located at Molineux Stadium, which serves as a hub for its operations and fan engagement. Wolves is renowned for its commitment to developing homegrown talent and its unique playing style, which emphasises attacking football. With a strong market position, Wolves has garnered a loyal fanbase and continues to make strides in both domestic and European competitions.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Wolverhampton Wanderers's score of 32 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Wolverhampton Wanderers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,820,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, which accounted for about 16,759,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 759,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were not applicable, as they reported zero emissions in this category. Comparatively, in 2021, the club's total emissions were about 11,358,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable increase in emissions year-on-year. The Scope 1 emissions for 2021 were approximately 773,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were again not applicable. Wolverhampton Wanderers has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no documented initiatives aimed at reducing their carbon footprint. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent organization, Fosun International Limited, reflecting their current subsidiary status under Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (1986) Limited. Overall, while Wolverhampton Wanderers has made strides in reporting their emissions, there is a clear need for defined climate commitments and reduction strategies to address their significant carbon footprint.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
941,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
1,301,000
000,000
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Scope 3
-
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00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Wolverhampton Wanderers's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wolverhampton Wanderers's primary industry is Recreation and Sports Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Wolverhampton Wanderers's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Wolverhampton Wanderers is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Wolverhampton Wanderers's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Wolverhampton Wanderers's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 48% last year and increased by approximately 48% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
100%
Franchises
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Wolverhampton Wanderers'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.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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