Arsenal Sustainability Profile
Arsenal Football Club, commonly referred to as Arsenal, is a prestigious professional football club based in Islington, London, GB. Founded in 1886, Arsenal has established itself as a powerhouse in the English Premier League and European football, boasting a rich history filled with notable achievements, including multiple league titles and FA Cups. The club's core operations revolve around professional football, youth development, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on nurturing talent through its academy. Arsenal's unique playing style and commitment to attacking football have garnered a loyal global fanbase. With a state-of-the-art stadium, the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal continues to maintain a prominent market position, consistently competing at the highest levels of domestic and international football.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Arsenal's score of 47 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Arsenal's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Arsenal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,088,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,800,860 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,956,220 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 emissions breakdown includes mobile combustion (about 177,980 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (approximately 662,480 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (around 1,474,200 kg CO2e). In the UK, the club's Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were reported at about 132,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, Arsenal's total emissions were approximately 20,822,220 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 1,800,380 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,136,230 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services were reported at about 86,500 kg CO2e. Arsenal has committed to significant climate action, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2040. These targets were established as part of their participation in the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, with the commitment initiated in early 2022. The emissions data is cascaded from Arsenal Holdings Limited, reflecting the club's broader corporate climate strategy. Arsenal's ongoing efforts demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the sports industry.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,401,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,014,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,000 | 00,000 | - | - |
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Arsenal's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Arsenal's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Arsenal'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.
Arsenal 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.
