Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  November 19, 2024

Arsenal's 2040 Target Approved by SBTi

UK-based football club Arsenal announced its net zero target was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 

The club committed to reaching net zero by 2040 when it signed up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework four years ago, becoming the first club in the Premier League to do so.

The plan’s 2030 targets include the following: 

• Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% (compared to 2021 levels). 
• Reduce the intensity of Scope 3 emissions by 52%. 

By 2040, the football club will: 

• Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% (compared to 2021 levels). 
• Reduce the intensity of Scope 3 emissions by 97%.  

Arsenal will report annually on the progress against these targets. 

“We are in a privileged position where the actions we take inspire change on a global scale, and our goal is to drive sustainability together with our people, our supporters, and all our communities around the world,” said Managing Director Richard Garlick in a statement. “Reducing our impact sits right at the heart of our club strategy, and today is about ensuring we are accountable as we continue our journey to net zero.” 

In line with the SBTi standards, Arsenal’s net zero action plan focuses on: 

• Reducing and decarbonizing its energy consumption across Emirates Stadium, Sobha Realty Training Centre, Academy building, Hale End, and its offices, maintaining a commitment to procuring 100% renewable electricity. 
• Reducing emissions from travel and transport — including club travel, employee commuting and delivery of products sold through Arsenal Direct — and taking action to promote more sustainable supporter travel options.
• Working with its suppliers and partners to set decarbonization goals and reduce emissions from the goods and services the club purchases such as food and drink, as well as from the products the club sells and licensed products. 

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