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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In 2024, Arsenal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,088,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,855,660 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,956,220 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 20,822,220 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,825,380 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 2,136,230 kg CO2e. Arsenal's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Arsenal Holdings Limited, and reflects a commitment to transparency in reporting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. The organisation has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1 and 2, while Scope 3 emissions data is not available. In previous years, Arsenal's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 3,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2,449,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 63,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The club's carbon intensity metrics indicate a focus on improving efficiency, with carbon intensity per employee reported at about 28,800 kg CO2e in 2023. Overall, Arsenal's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, although further details on reduction strategies and targets would enhance its sustainability profile.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 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.