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 2,000,860 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 at approximately 1,999,380 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,136,230 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Arsenal has shown a commitment to monitoring and reporting its carbon footprint, with emissions data disclosed for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in 2022 and 2021. In 2022, total emissions were about 3,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,449,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 63,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2021, the figures were approximately 3,401,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,014,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a minimal 2,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Arsenal has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they disclosed any climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from Arsenal Holdings Limited, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their reporting practices. Arsenal's carbon intensity metrics, such as carbon intensity per £100,000 of revenue and per full-time equivalent (FTE), suggest ongoing efforts to understand and manage their environmental impact, although specific reduction initiatives have not been outlined.
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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.