Premier League 2019
For the first time, Sport Positive has systematically collated key environmental sustainability information for every Premier League football club into a table matrix. The categories reflect the environmental impacts of putting on a football match, and initiatives that are under way at clubs, put together in an easy and digestible format.
The results show that clubs have increasing ambition, with every club having an active initiative on reducing single use plastic and supporting sustainable transport options for fans. 17 of the 20 clubs have vegan food options available on stadium concourses, and 16 clubs have water efficiency strategies in place.
All of the clubs are on a journey and have plans or the desire to do more. So keep checking back for updates on your clubs progress. We are #sportpositive.
Information correct as of 25th January 2020.
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Club
Clean Energy
Energy Efficiency
Sustainability Transport
Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
Waste Management
Water Efficiency
Plant-Based/Low Carbon Food
Comms & Engagement on Sustainability
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- 1 = Arsenal
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Switched to renewable electricity in 2017, led to a saving of 7m kilograms of CO2 enough to fill Emirates Stadium more than 3.9 times.
LED floodlights, LED & automated lighting in back of house and toilets, restricted use of heating, ventilation & air conditioning, energy metering across all sites, A 3Mw battery installation.
London Underground, train, buses and cycling advocated. Supporters are strongly advised not to drive to Emirates Stadium
Cup deposit scheme in place. Paper straws and wooden stirrers have replaced the plastic ones, paper cups phased out in administration offices, reusable plastic cups replacing them.
Averaging 90% matchday waste recycling rate with glass, food, cardboard, plastic, paper, metal and grass all being recycled, food and grass goes to compost.
A pitch water recycling system was installed at training ground to re-use irrigation water. Waterless urinals have been fitted around the entire stadium. Run times have been minimised on push taps.
SRA approved restaurant, multiple vegan options now available on the concourse including Dirty Beets burger, Three bean Mexican wrap, Sticky Korean glazed vegetable, Veggie Chilli Cheese Fries.
Has environmental policy and sustainability page on website. Communicated by the board to staff and fans. News articles on club news and through third parties.
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- 1 = Tottenham Hotspur
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At training facility 10% of energy is produced on site through some form of renewable source such as the 75m2 solar array on the main building roof and the air-source heat pumps
LED lighting (inc. floodlights) & high-efficiency building services systems in place, intelligent controls, attenuation water tanks & green roofs on Tottenham Experience
Stadium promoted as ‘Public Transport Destination’, shuttle bus links, better pedestrian connections, regular transport updates. Driving not advised.
Eliminated plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery & all plastic disposable packaging that accompanies these items. Trialling reusable beer cup scheme. Bags for life provided to season ticket holders. New stadium tenders require cuts to SUP
Dry Mixed Recycling bins located throughout stadium concourse, with fan instruction on correct use. Full site waste-management plan developed fo Training Centre
Waterless urinals & low-flow fittings and fixtures at Stadium. At training centre, a sedum ‘green roof’ to enable capture & re-harvest rainwater. Drainage & extraction system inc. attenuation pond & two onsite boreholes that extract water
Vegan options in general admission areas - beetroot burger, hot jackfruit sandwich, Tofu Katsu curry, beer battered tofu - and locally sourced food. Plans for beehives on office roof
'To Care is To Do Page' on website - outlines environmental sustainability policies, information in club news, social media, match day programmes & third party websites
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- 1 = Manchester City
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Air source heat pumps installed
Combined heat & power systems, tri-generation systems & absorption chillers export electricity internally & externally to the grid, LED lighting has reduced stadium energy use by nearly 1 million kWh, City Football Academy Gold LEED certified
Advocates walking, cycling, buses. Trialled car-share scheme, 120 cycle parking spaces and electric charging points across the campus
At Etihad Stadium reusable beer cup scheme has introduced, removing 29k single use plastic cups each matchday. Plastic straws, sauce sachets & cutlery removed. Single use plastic removed from Academy building that houses youth team players & staff
Zero waste sent to landfill via recycling, reuse and managed waste system
Water recycling systems in place to use rainwater and rainwater is harvested, 83% reduction in mains sourced water from the Club’s training ground, City Football Academy, in 2018
Vegan burgers, pasties and Loaded Corn available stadium wide. Working to reduce the amount of food miles and increase the number of local producers
Dedicated section in Club’s Annual Report, no sustainability or environment page on website. Stories covered in club news articles, social media, across Club match days, and third parties. Part of Show the Love campaign
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- 4 = West Ham
Do not own London Stadium - 1
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Electricity provider is from 100% renewable resource
London Stadium has decentralised energy system, and was built for 2012 Olympics very efficiently
No parking available, public transport advocated
Plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery removed from operations & 9 water fountains installed across London Stadium to encourage refill. Trialling reusable cup, part of #passonplastic
Operates zero-waste-to-landfill status, sending all plastic, cardboard, wood, paper, aluminium, pallets and ink cartridges for recycling & all food waste to anaerobic digester
95% of Stadiums urinals are waterless, all podium toilets & landscape irrigation supplied by reclaimed water. Sinks have sensor activated taps or percussion cap taps
Vegan burgers and pies available
No sustainability or environmental page on website, some information communicated in club news and through third party websites as stadium being owned by LLDC
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- 4 = Newcastle United
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Solar generation installed at training park and combined heat and power (CHP)
Energy management plan in place for all 3 sites, optimising boilers (22% efficiency improvement) & replacing lights with LED, 390t CO2 saving from CHP unit, remote sensing lights
No unreserved parking is available, advocates public transport, cycling and park and ride
Wooden cutlery, all food packaging is plastic free, 48,000 bottles to be eliminated from training ground and Academy
NUFC have implemented mixed recycling throughout the stadium
Water recycling systems in place and water sourced from borehole at training grounds
Vegan options available across concourse; thai red curry vegan pasty, tomato soup, chips
No sustainability or environment page on website, some information communicated through club news, information available through third party websites
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- 4 = Brighton and Hove Albion
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Solar panels on training ground rooftop. New electricity contract commencing in 2019 is a green electricity provider
Stadium is BREEAM certified 'very good'
Free bus & rail travel offered to all fans within free travel zone. Public transport, walking and cycling advocated. Stadium has covered & secure cycle parking close by
Eliminated plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery from 2018/19 season, removed plastic carrier bags from club shop, triallling paper cups for match days & at design stage for full roll out, exploring removal of other SUP
Zero waste to landfill, food waste supplied to Real Junk Food Company of Brighton and various donations to other local food banks from our matchday catering operation
Waterless urinals on all public concourses, stadium water operation linked to lighting activation so doesn’t run 24/7 in some areas
Vegan & vegetarian options available across the concourse on match days, increased plant-based foods by 20% across retail areas, support local food suppliers
No sustainability or environment page, some information available on club's news articles and through third party websites
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- 7 = Watford
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Renewable energy electricity provider from September 2019
Stadium pitch lighting fully LED, other parts of stadium and training ground being converted - currently 70% LED coverage
Train, London Underground and Overground advocated above driving. There is no parking available for fans at the ground and street parking is restricted for local residents with matchday permits
Stadium-wide reusable cup launched November 2019. Phase-out of single-use plastic items including straws and cutlery, wooden replacements
60% of all waste recycled, inc. all cardboard, mixed plastic, food, grass & glass. Recycling stations in office. Zero to landfill
Monitored and balanced use of water borehole at training ground
Vegan options at stadium kiosks, jackfruit masala and keralan pasty. Vegan options in stadium hospitality areas, and training ground for players and staff
Some club news articles and social media on single use plastic reduction. Sustainability webpage under construction (December 2019)
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- 7 = Sheffield United
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Solar panels on the roof at the Academy
LED floodlights and 50% of ground lights use LED, Academy pitch lights are LED, passive infrared sensors in place so lights only on when room in use.
No parking onsite, public transport options advised. Electric vehicle plug-in points as part of the hotel, on-site at Bramall Lane
Working with catering partner on reduction of single use plastic at Bramall Lane, sustainable wood cutlery and stirrers, 100% of food packaging is compostable. See more info for future plans
100% diversion from landfill through partnership with waste management firm. Segregation of general waste, dry mixed recycling (DMR) cardboard, paper & glass materials
Water borehole at Bramall Lane and training ground to assist with pitch irrigation. Waterless system at office level for male toilets
Menus use a minimum of 80% British seasonal fruit and veg, 25% of menus are plant based, vegan or vegetarian, fish is MCS grades 1-3. Plans to deliver 50% reduction in beef consumption by 2020
No sustainability or environment page on website, no club news and very little coverage on third party websites. Reference in customer charter on our official website
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- 7 = Liverpool
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No information found/provided
LED lighting, smart meters & energy efficient hand driers installed at Anfield, plan to develop energy management systems at all sites, 3 year target to bring electricity consumption below CRC threshold
Public transport advocated, free cycle hub, walking routes advised, casual match day staff receive free bus travel to and from work each matchday. Plans to develop wider transport sustainability plan
Reusable cup scheme. Removed plastic straws & single use plastic food packaging (compostable palm leaf & maize trays used), where possible water cans rather than plastic bottles are sold, no polystyrene boxes from fish supplier
99% Avoids landfill, RgG target 15% reduction in waste & 20% increase in recycling annually, food waste recycled in anaerobic digester, cooking oil recycled into renewable energy
Waterless urinals, water reducing valves on concourses, kitchens & toilets, Save a Flush Bags on all toilets reducing flush by 1 litre each flush, water borehole at Academy to water the pitches
Vegan options (Quorn partnership June 2020), all ingredients sourced from a 90 mile radius of Liverpool, fish sustainably source
Reds Go Green campaign, won Liverpool Echo Carbon Champion Award for 2018 & 2014. No sustainability or environment page on website, but coverage in club news & through third party websites
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- 7 = Everton
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Portion of energy purchased includes renewable energy from off-shore wind farms
LED lighting in hospitality areas, pitch perimeter boards and all upgrades since 2011, lighting motion sensors wherever possible
Stadium accessible by public transport and coaches organised, cycle to work scheme for staff, offer public transport pass loans to staff based in the Royal Liver Building, an incentive scheme to encourage car sharing
At Goodison Park, wooden cutlery & paper straws provided, individual plastic packet condiments eliminated, water stations at all sites
Recycle 90% of waste, waste management plan in place & waste separated at source, food waste used for anaerobic digestion, organic waste composted, battery recycling points
All urinals within the stadium are waterless, those in the corporate areas controlled by proximity sensors
No information found/provided
Environmental awareness campaign 'Everton for Change.' No environment/ sustainability page on website, some information available on club's news articles and through third party websites. New stadium plans include sustainability & environmental focus
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- 7 = Aston Villa
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In 2013 the club identified its carbon emissions & offset them completely with carbon credits purchased from renewable energy projects around the world
Over half stadium has LED lights, building management system in place, decreased consumption in heating, lighting & electrical equipment remotely controlled
Structured travel plan in place to reduce the number of cars going to stadium. Staff are encouraged to car share where possible
Single use plastic sachets removed, wooden forks & stirrers, paper straws & recyclable napkins. Recyclable food containers from sustainable sources. Reusable beer cups looking to be trialled later in 19/20 season
Comprehensive waste management programme in place. Latest recycling bins invested in for Villa park and BMH.
Rainwater-collection system on the roof of the stadium’s Holte End section, provides water for irrigation around the facility & at a nearby garden; water-saving fixtures around the venue
Vegan hot dogs and curries on concourses. 85% of food sourced locally from surrounding of 5 counties, awarded Green Restaurant Award.
No environment or sustainability page but some information available on other pages of website, in club news and through third party websites
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- 7 = Manchester United
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A renewable energy onsite generation full review has been undertaken
Certified to the Carbon Trust Standard for carbon and maintained over last 10 years. Manchester United Energy & Carbon Reduction Programme has achieved a 31% reduction in energy use
Advocates public transport and cycling. Cycle to Work scheme for staff to reduce and spread the cost of purchasing a bike and accessories.
All single-use plastics at concourse condiment stations replaced with wooden forks, stirrers & paper straws, reduction in plastic packaging in retail Megastore. 2019 environmental objectives focus on SUP reduction across the club
Zero waste to landfill, non-recyclables are used for energy, waste food is composted, ‘Reds Go Green’ is focused on waste and recycling
Rainwater collected at Old Trafford and used for irrigation, dirty water recycled and used for irrigation at Carringdon and a borehole helps to maintain self sufficiency. Club monitors & reports on water use
Vegan option - spicy potato and cauliflower pie - available around the stadium and vegan menu is available in all hospitality suites.
Environment and Sustainability page on the website. Dedicated internal website for staff where all environmental policies and initiatives are promoted
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- 13 = Wolverhampton Wanderers
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No information found/provided
LED lighting & energy efficient boilers. ‘Energy Champion’ in each department to help control energy usage in each area of the business
Public transport options advised
Wooden cutlery and stirrers, paper straws, removed plastic sauce sachets, biodegradable cups and food wrappers, looking to introduce reusable cup scheme
85% of all the club’s waste is recycled by waste management company at state of the art recycling plan
Water controls on urinals, water saving devices on toilet cisterns
Vegan sausage roll available
No sustainability or environment page on website, some information communicated on club news and through third party websites
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- 13 = Leicester City
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No information found/provided
LED lighting
Bus, train and park and ride options available
Supporting Premier League & Sky's ‘Pass on Plastics’ campaign, and Leicester City Council’s ‘Kicking it to Plastics’. Supply chain have been asked to remove plastic from their operations. Developing plan to reduce and comply with ISO 14001.
Recycling available and developing plan to action further. Space and power allocated for a dedicated recycling area as part of site development
Some pitch irrigation is fed from rainwater, isolation valves in all bathrooms to isolate local leaks, sensor flushes begun to be installed
Vegan pasty, vegetarian pie, vege jackfruit curry available
No sustainability or environmental page on website, some club news articles and through third party websites
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- 13 = Chelsea
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Not currently. Looking to switch to sustainable energy suppliers when current energy provider agreement expires
Training facility meets 'excellent' BREEAM standard, building energy management system in place, LED lighting with proximity sensors managed centrally, waste heat is reutilised (heat recovery coils)
Public transport promoted on match days, driving is not advised. Staff encouraged to use public transport (discounted travel), wellness committee exploring further ways staff can cycle and jog to work
Plastic reduction via reusable beer cups, preventing 250,000 plastic single use cups to date. Biodegradable plastic bag
100% of waste is recycled at Stamford Bridge and Cobham (2010) New waste management system about to be launched, will separate waste at source and minimise waste sent to waste to energy plan
Rainwater collected in reservoir at Cobham training ground, smart flush toilets
New menus include an increased number of vegan, vegetarian and healthy options, work with catering partner to ensure where possible seasonal ingredients are sourced from regional & UK providers
No sustainability or environment page but some information available on club's news articles. Sustainability document available to club partners, clients & staff
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- 13 = Burnley
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100% renewable energy at the stadium and training ground
LED lighting, ESOS compliant, working with energy partner to reduce its energy waste and carbon output & improve performance of electrical equipment
Accessible by train and bus. Bike racks for staff and cycle to work scheme
Removed single use plastic water bottles at training ground, investigating similar scheme at stadium. Removed plastic bags at Clarets Store
Plastics, cardboard & glass are separated at source and recycled. Recycling bins at stadium & training ground, but not supporter facing
50% of stadium has ‘flow aerators’ on concourse & lounge toilet taps. Permitted to extract water from river adjacent to training complex, reducing demand on mains water supply for pitch irrigation system
Approximately 50% of suppliers are local, no vegan options available
No sustainability or environment page on website, no news and very little coverage on third party websites
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- 17 = Norwich City
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Solar panels at training ground: two separate rooftop solar installs. Currently exploring viability options to install additional solar PV at the stadium
LED emergency lighting throughout the stadium, occupancy sensors on most concourse areas
Public transport options to get to stadium
Trialling wooden cutlery and replacing single use coffee cups with 100% plastic-free cups at training ground
Waste provider separates all waste at a centralised point
At Carrow Road, pitch is watered via a bore hole, training ground recycles the water from the pitches which is stored and used in times of low rainfall
Currently no plant-based options. Work in progress to engage and access locally grown produce and to provide gluten free & vegan options
No sustainability or environment page on website, no coverage on club news, very little coverage on third party websites
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- 17 = A.F.C. Bournemouth
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The club does not own the stadium
LED lighting. Lighting & air condition temperatures are regularly checked. The club is in the process of forming an environmental group
Public transport advocated & £1 off dayrider bus with matchday ticket. Doubled the number bicycle stands at the stadium
Successful reusable cup trial to reduce single use plastics in 2019, to be implemented across whole Stadium in 2020. Water machines across some areas to encourage refill (see more info)
Recycling in all concourse areas & offices, offering cardboard recycling & food waste recycling
Not currently
Vegan options are available on concourses, within hospitality suites and boxes on matchdays. All the main produce suppliers of the club are based within a 25-mile radius of Vitality Stadium
'Green Goals' campaign. No sustainability or environment page on website, some information communicated on club news & through third party websites. Junior Cherries beach cleans
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- 19 = Southampton
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No information found/provided.
First LED-lit stadium in Europe, carrying out a review of energy use (Aug 2019) to look at where improvements can be made. Recently completed ESOS Phase 2
Public transport advocated, as well as walking and cycling
Removed all plastic straws and cutlery from sites, introducing re-usable pint cups on the concourse & in Fanzone. Started to remove drinks contained in plastic bottles from St Mary’s, in process of reducing plastic water bottles from training ground.
Committed to ensure waste is reduced, carrying out a review of waste management (Aug 2019)
Currently reviewing water usage with an external specialist
Locally sourced food. Vegan hot dogs and burgers with non-gluten bread available on concourse. All suites have vegan menu options.
Formed 'Saints Sustainability' signed up to Southampton City Council’s Green City Charter. No sustainability or environment page on website but some club news & third party coverage
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- 20 = Crystal Palace
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No information found/provided.
LED lights across club offices and training ground. Remaining lights across all sites are being replaced with aim of becoming 100% LED operation.
Public transport advocated and no parking at stadium. New travel plan proposed to council in April 2018 includes various measures and incentives to increase public transport.
All plastic cutlery replaced with wooden or non-plastic; paper straws used. “I am not a plastic cup” pint cups for draught alcohol launched in 19/20 season. Only plastic used now is on lids of paper cups, alternatives sought.
Recycling bins are to be trialled on stadium concourses on matchdays. Match day waste is sorted post-match where possible. All offices in all sites use recycling bins
No information found/provided
Vegan option 'tuscan bean pie' available
No sustainability or environment page on website. No club news coverage, very little coverage on third party websites. Press release on transport in 2018.
- 20 = Crystal Palace
- 19 = Southampton
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Club
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1 = Arsenal
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Clean Energy
1
Switched to renewable electricity in 2017, led to a saving of 7m kilograms of CO2 enough to fill Emirates Stadium more than 3.9 times.
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED floodlights, LED & automated lighting in back of house and toilets, restricted use of heating, ventilation & air conditioning, energy metering across all sites, A 3Mw battery installation.
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Sustainability Transport
1
London Underground, train, buses and cycling advocated. Supporters are strongly advised not to drive to Emirates Stadium
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Cup deposit scheme in place. Paper straws and wooden stirrers have replaced the plastic ones, paper cups phased out in administration offices, reusable plastic cups replacing them.
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Waste Management
1
Averaging 90% matchday waste recycling rate with glass, food, cardboard, plastic, paper, metal and grass all being recycled, food and grass goes to compost.
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Water Efficiency
1
A pitch water recycling system was installed at training ground to re-use irrigation water. Waterless urinals have been fitted around the entire stadium. Run times have been minimised on push taps.
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
SRA approved restaurant, multiple vegan options now available on the concourse including Dirty Beets burger, Three bean Mexican wrap, Sticky Korean glazed vegetable, Veggie Chilli Cheese Fries.
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
Has environmental policy and sustainability page on website. Communicated by the board to staff and fans. News articles on club news and through third parties.
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1 = Tottenham Hotspur
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Clean Energy
1
At training facility 10% of energy is produced on site through some form of renewable source such as the 75m2 solar array on the main building roof and the air-source heat pumps
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lighting (inc. floodlights) & high-efficiency building services systems in place, intelligent controls, attenuation water tanks & green roofs on Tottenham Experience
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Sustainability Transport
1
Stadium promoted as ‘Public Transport Destination’, shuttle bus links, better pedestrian connections, regular transport updates. Driving not advised.
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Eliminated plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery & all plastic disposable packaging that accompanies these items. Trialling reusable beer cup scheme. Bags for life provided to season ticket holders. New stadium tenders require cuts to SUP
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Waste Management
1
Dry Mixed Recycling bins located throughout stadium concourse, with fan instruction on correct use. Full site waste-management plan developed fo Training Centre
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Water Efficiency
1
Waterless urinals & low-flow fittings and fixtures at Stadium. At training centre, a sedum ‘green roof’ to enable capture & re-harvest rainwater. Drainage & extraction system inc. attenuation pond & two onsite boreholes that extract water
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan options in general admission areas - beetroot burger, hot jackfruit sandwich, Tofu Katsu curry, beer battered tofu - and locally sourced food. Plans for beehives on office roof
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
'To Care is To Do Page' on website - outlines environmental sustainability policies, information in club news, social media, match day programmes & third party websites
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1 = Manchester City
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Clean Energy
1
Air source heat pumps installed
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Energy Efficiency
1
Combined heat & power systems, tri-generation systems & absorption chillers export electricity internally & externally to the grid, LED lighting has reduced stadium energy use by nearly 1 million kWh, City Football Academy Gold LEED certified
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Sustainability Transport
1
Advocates walking, cycling, buses. Trialled car-share scheme, 120 cycle parking spaces and electric charging points across the campus
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
At Etihad Stadium reusable beer cup scheme has introduced, removing 29k single use plastic cups each matchday. Plastic straws, sauce sachets & cutlery removed. Single use plastic removed from Academy building that houses youth team players & staff
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Waste Management
1
Zero waste sent to landfill via recycling, reuse and managed waste system
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Water Efficiency
1
Water recycling systems in place to use rainwater and rainwater is harvested, 83% reduction in mains sourced water from the Club’s training ground, City Football Academy, in 2018
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan burgers, pasties and Loaded Corn available stadium wide. Working to reduce the amount of food miles and increase the number of local producers
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
Dedicated section in Club’s Annual Report, no sustainability or environment page on website. Stories covered in club news articles, social media, across Club match days, and third parties. Part of Show the Love campaign
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4 = West HamDo not own London Stadium
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Clean Energy
1
Electricity provider is from 100% renewable resource
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Energy Efficiency
1
London Stadium has decentralised energy system, and was built for 2012 Olympics very efficiently
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Sustainability Transport
1
No parking available, public transport advocated
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery removed from operations & 9 water fountains installed across London Stadium to encourage refill. Trialling reusable cup, part of #passonplastic
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Waste Management
1
Operates zero-waste-to-landfill status, sending all plastic, cardboard, wood, paper, aluminium, pallets and ink cartridges for recycling & all food waste to anaerobic digester
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Water Efficiency
1
95% of Stadiums urinals are waterless, all podium toilets & landscape irrigation supplied by reclaimed water. Sinks have sensor activated taps or percussion cap taps
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan burgers and pies available
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No sustainability or environmental page on website, some information communicated in club news and through third party websites as stadium being owned by LLDC
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4 = Newcastle United
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Clean Energy
1
Solar generation installed at training park and combined heat and power (CHP)
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Energy Efficiency
1
Energy management plan in place for all 3 sites, optimising boilers (22% efficiency improvement) & replacing lights with LED, 390t CO2 saving from CHP unit, remote sensing lights
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Sustainability Transport
1
No unreserved parking is available, advocates public transport, cycling and park and ride
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Wooden cutlery, all food packaging is plastic free, 48,000 bottles to be eliminated from training ground and Academy
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Waste Management
1
NUFC have implemented mixed recycling throughout the stadium
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Water Efficiency
1
Water recycling systems in place and water sourced from borehole at training grounds
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan options available across concourse; thai red curry vegan pasty, tomato soup, chips
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No sustainability or environment page on website, some information communicated through club news, information available through third party websites
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4 = Brighton and Hove Albion
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Clean Energy
1
Solar panels on training ground rooftop. New electricity contract commencing in 2019 is a green electricity provider
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Energy Efficiency
1
Stadium is BREEAM certified 'very good'
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Sustainability Transport
1
Free bus & rail travel offered to all fans within free travel zone. Public transport, walking and cycling advocated. Stadium has covered & secure cycle parking close by
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Eliminated plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery from 2018/19 season, removed plastic carrier bags from club shop, triallling paper cups for match days & at design stage for full roll out, exploring removal of other SUP
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Waste Management
1
Zero waste to landfill, food waste supplied to Real Junk Food Company of Brighton and various donations to other local food banks from our matchday catering operation
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Water Efficiency
1
Waterless urinals on all public concourses, stadium water operation linked to lighting activation so doesn’t run 24/7 in some areas
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan & vegetarian options available across the concourse on match days, increased plant-based foods by 20% across retail areas, support local food suppliers
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No sustainability or environment page, some information available on club's news articles and through third party websites
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7 = Watford
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Clean Energy
1
Renewable energy electricity provider from September 2019
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Energy Efficiency
1
Stadium pitch lighting fully LED, other parts of stadium and training ground being converted - currently 70% LED coverage
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Sustainability Transport
1
Train, London Underground and Overground advocated above driving. There is no parking available for fans at the ground and street parking is restricted for local residents with matchday permits
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Stadium-wide reusable cup launched November 2019. Phase-out of single-use plastic items including straws and cutlery, wooden replacements
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Waste Management
1
60% of all waste recycled, inc. all cardboard, mixed plastic, food, grass & glass. Recycling stations in office. Zero to landfill
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Water Efficiency
0.5
Monitored and balanced use of water borehole at training ground
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan options at stadium kiosks, jackfruit masala and keralan pasty. Vegan options in stadium hospitality areas, and training ground for players and staff
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
Some club news articles and social media on single use plastic reduction. Sustainability webpage under construction (December 2019)
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7 = Sheffield United
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Clean Energy
1
Solar panels on the roof at the Academy
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED floodlights and 50% of ground lights use LED, Academy pitch lights are LED, passive infrared sensors in place so lights only on when room in use.
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Sustainability Transport
1
No parking onsite, public transport options advised. Electric vehicle plug-in points as part of the hotel, on-site at Bramall Lane
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Working with catering partner on reduction of single use plastic at Bramall Lane, sustainable wood cutlery and stirrers, 100% of food packaging is compostable. See more info for future plans
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Waste Management
1
100% diversion from landfill through partnership with waste management firm. Segregation of general waste, dry mixed recycling (DMR) cardboard, paper & glass materials
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Water Efficiency
1
Water borehole at Bramall Lane and training ground to assist with pitch irrigation. Waterless system at office level for male toilets
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Menus use a minimum of 80% British seasonal fruit and veg, 25% of menus are plant based, vegan or vegetarian, fish is MCS grades 1-3. Plans to deliver 50% reduction in beef consumption by 2020
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0
No sustainability or environment page on website, no club news and very little coverage on third party websites. Reference in customer charter on our official website
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7 = Liverpool
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Clean Energy
0
No information found/provided
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lighting, smart meters & energy efficient hand driers installed at Anfield, plan to develop energy management systems at all sites, 3 year target to bring electricity consumption below CRC threshold
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport advocated, free cycle hub, walking routes advised, casual match day staff receive free bus travel to and from work each matchday. Plans to develop wider transport sustainability plan
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Reusable cup scheme. Removed plastic straws & single use plastic food packaging (compostable palm leaf & maize trays used), where possible water cans rather than plastic bottles are sold, no polystyrene boxes from fish supplier
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Waste Management
1
99% Avoids landfill, RgG target 15% reduction in waste & 20% increase in recycling annually, food waste recycled in anaerobic digester, cooking oil recycled into renewable energy
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Water Efficiency
1
Waterless urinals, water reducing valves on concourses, kitchens & toilets, Save a Flush Bags on all toilets reducing flush by 1 litre each flush, water borehole at Academy to water the pitches
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan options (Quorn partnership June 2020), all ingredients sourced from a 90 mile radius of Liverpool, fish sustainably source
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
Reds Go Green campaign, won Liverpool Echo Carbon Champion Award for 2018 & 2014. No sustainability or environment page on website, but coverage in club news & through third party websites
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7 = Everton
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Clean Energy
1
Portion of energy purchased includes renewable energy from off-shore wind farms
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lighting in hospitality areas, pitch perimeter boards and all upgrades since 2011, lighting motion sensors wherever possible
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Sustainability Transport
1
Stadium accessible by public transport and coaches organised, cycle to work scheme for staff, offer public transport pass loans to staff based in the Royal Liver Building, an incentive scheme to encourage car sharing
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
At Goodison Park, wooden cutlery & paper straws provided, individual plastic packet condiments eliminated, water stations at all sites
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Waste Management
1
Recycle 90% of waste, waste management plan in place & waste separated at source, food waste used for anaerobic digestion, organic waste composted, battery recycling points
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Water Efficiency
1
All urinals within the stadium are waterless, those in the corporate areas controlled by proximity sensors
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
No information found/provided
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
Environmental awareness campaign 'Everton for Change.' No environment/ sustainability page on website, some information available on club's news articles and through third party websites. New stadium plans include sustainability & environmental focus
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7 = Aston Villa
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Clean Energy
0.5
In 2013 the club identified its carbon emissions & offset them completely with carbon credits purchased from renewable energy projects around the world
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Energy Efficiency
1
Over half stadium has LED lights, building management system in place, decreased consumption in heating, lighting & electrical equipment remotely controlled
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Sustainability Transport
1
Structured travel plan in place to reduce the number of cars going to stadium. Staff are encouraged to car share where possible
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Single use plastic sachets removed, wooden forks & stirrers, paper straws & recyclable napkins. Recyclable food containers from sustainable sources. Reusable beer cups looking to be trialled later in 19/20 season
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Waste Management
1
Comprehensive waste management programme in place. Latest recycling bins invested in for Villa park and BMH.
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Water Efficiency
1
Rainwater-collection system on the roof of the stadium’s Holte End section, provides water for irrigation around the facility & at a nearby garden; water-saving fixtures around the venue
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan hot dogs and curries on concourses. 85% of food sourced locally from surrounding of 5 counties, awarded Green Restaurant Award.
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No environment or sustainability page but some information available on other pages of website, in club news and through third party websites
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7 = Manchester United
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Clean Energy
0
A renewable energy onsite generation full review has been undertaken
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Energy Efficiency
1
Certified to the Carbon Trust Standard for carbon and maintained over last 10 years. Manchester United Energy & Carbon Reduction Programme has achieved a 31% reduction in energy use
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Sustainability Transport
1
Advocates public transport and cycling. Cycle to Work scheme for staff to reduce and spread the cost of purchasing a bike and accessories.
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
All single-use plastics at concourse condiment stations replaced with wooden forks, stirrers & paper straws, reduction in plastic packaging in retail Megastore. 2019 environmental objectives focus on SUP reduction across the club
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Waste Management
1
Zero waste to landfill, non-recyclables are used for energy, waste food is composted, ‘Reds Go Green’ is focused on waste and recycling
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Water Efficiency
1
Rainwater collected at Old Trafford and used for irrigation, dirty water recycled and used for irrigation at Carringdon and a borehole helps to maintain self sufficiency. Club monitors & reports on water use
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan option - spicy potato and cauliflower pie - available around the stadium and vegan menu is available in all hospitality suites.
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
Environment and Sustainability page on the website. Dedicated internal website for staff where all environmental policies and initiatives are promoted
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13 = Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Clean Energy
0
No information found/provided
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lighting & energy efficient boilers. ‘Energy Champion’ in each department to help control energy usage in each area of the business
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport options advised
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Wooden cutlery and stirrers, paper straws, removed plastic sauce sachets, biodegradable cups and food wrappers, looking to introduce reusable cup scheme
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Waste Management
1
85% of all the club’s waste is recycled by waste management company at state of the art recycling plan
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Water Efficiency
1
Water controls on urinals, water saving devices on toilet cisterns
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan sausage roll available
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No sustainability or environment page on website, some information communicated on club news and through third party websites
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13 = Leicester City
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Clean Energy
0
No information found/provided
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lighting
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Sustainability Transport
1
Bus, train and park and ride options available
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Supporting Premier League & Sky's ‘Pass on Plastics’ campaign, and Leicester City Council’s ‘Kicking it to Plastics’. Supply chain have been asked to remove plastic from their operations. Developing plan to reduce and comply with ISO 14001.
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Waste Management
1
Recycling available and developing plan to action further. Space and power allocated for a dedicated recycling area as part of site development
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Water Efficiency
1
Some pitch irrigation is fed from rainwater, isolation valves in all bathrooms to isolate local leaks, sensor flushes begun to be installed
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan pasty, vegetarian pie, vege jackfruit curry available
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No sustainability or environmental page on website, some club news articles and through third party websites
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13 = Chelsea
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Clean Energy
1
Not currently. Looking to switch to sustainable energy suppliers when current energy provider agreement expires
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Energy Efficiency
1
Training facility meets 'excellent' BREEAM standard, building energy management system in place, LED lighting with proximity sensors managed centrally, waste heat is reutilised (heat recovery coils)
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport promoted on match days, driving is not advised. Staff encouraged to use public transport (discounted travel), wellness committee exploring further ways staff can cycle and jog to work
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Plastic reduction via reusable beer cups, preventing 250,000 plastic single use cups to date. Biodegradable plastic bag
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Waste Management
1
100% of waste is recycled at Stamford Bridge and Cobham (2010) New waste management system about to be launched, will separate waste at source and minimise waste sent to waste to energy plan
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Water Efficiency
1
Rainwater collected in reservoir at Cobham training ground, smart flush toilets
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
New menus include an increased number of vegan, vegetarian and healthy options, work with catering partner to ensure where possible seasonal ingredients are sourced from regional & UK providers
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No sustainability or environment page but some information available on club's news articles. Sustainability document available to club partners, clients & staff
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13 = Burnley
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Clean Energy
1
100% renewable energy at the stadium and training ground
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lighting, ESOS compliant, working with energy partner to reduce its energy waste and carbon output & improve performance of electrical equipment
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Sustainability Transport
1
Accessible by train and bus. Bike racks for staff and cycle to work scheme
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Removed single use plastic water bottles at training ground, investigating similar scheme at stadium. Removed plastic bags at Clarets Store
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Waste Management
1
Plastics, cardboard & glass are separated at source and recycled. Recycling bins at stadium & training ground, but not supporter facing
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Water Efficiency
1
50% of stadium has ‘flow aerators’ on concourse & lounge toilet taps. Permitted to extract water from river adjacent to training complex, reducing demand on mains water supply for pitch irrigation system
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
0.5
Approximately 50% of suppliers are local, no vegan options available
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0
No sustainability or environment page on website, no news and very little coverage on third party websites
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17 = Norwich City
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Clean Energy
1
Solar panels at training ground: two separate rooftop solar installs. Currently exploring viability options to install additional solar PV at the stadium
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED emergency lighting throughout the stadium, occupancy sensors on most concourse areas
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport options to get to stadium
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Trialling wooden cutlery and replacing single use coffee cups with 100% plastic-free cups at training ground
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Waste Management
1
Waste provider separates all waste at a centralised point
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Water Efficiency
1
At Carrow Road, pitch is watered via a bore hole, training ground recycles the water from the pitches which is stored and used in times of low rainfall
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
0
Currently no plant-based options. Work in progress to engage and access locally grown produce and to provide gluten free & vegan options
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0
No sustainability or environment page on website, no coverage on club news, very little coverage on third party websites
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17 = A.F.C. Bournemouth
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Clean Energy
0
The club does not own the stadium
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lighting. Lighting & air condition temperatures are regularly checked. The club is in the process of forming an environmental group
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport advocated & £1 off dayrider bus with matchday ticket. Doubled the number bicycle stands at the stadium
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Successful reusable cup trial to reduce single use plastics in 2019, to be implemented across whole Stadium in 2020. Water machines across some areas to encourage refill (see more info)
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Waste Management
1
Recycling in all concourse areas & offices, offering cardboard recycling & food waste recycling
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Water Efficiency
0
Not currently
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan options are available on concourses, within hospitality suites and boxes on matchdays. All the main produce suppliers of the club are based within a 25-mile radius of Vitality Stadium
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
'Green Goals' campaign. No sustainability or environment page on website, some information communicated on club news & through third party websites. Junior Cherries beach cleans
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19 = Southampton
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Clean Energy
0
No information found/provided.
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Energy Efficiency
1
First LED-lit stadium in Europe, carrying out a review of energy use (Aug 2019) to look at where improvements can be made. Recently completed ESOS Phase 2
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport advocated, as well as walking and cycling
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Removed all plastic straws and cutlery from sites, introducing re-usable pint cups on the concourse & in Fanzone. Started to remove drinks contained in plastic bottles from St Mary’s, in process of reducing plastic water bottles from training ground.
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Waste Management
0.5
Committed to ensure waste is reduced, carrying out a review of waste management (Aug 2019)
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Water Efficiency
0
Currently reviewing water usage with an external specialist
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Locally sourced food. Vegan hot dogs and burgers with non-gluten bread available on concourse. All suites have vegan menu options.
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
Formed 'Saints Sustainability' signed up to Southampton City Council’s Green City Charter. No sustainability or environment page on website but some club news & third party coverage
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20 = Crystal Palace
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Clean Energy
0
No information found/provided.
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Energy Efficiency
1
LED lights across club offices and training ground. Remaining lights across all sites are being replaced with aim of becoming 100% LED operation.
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport advocated and no parking at stadium. New travel plan proposed to council in April 2018 includes various measures and incentives to increase public transport.
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
All plastic cutlery replaced with wooden or non-plastic; paper straws used. “I am not a plastic cup” pint cups for draught alcohol launched in 19/20 season. Only plastic used now is on lids of paper cups, alternatives sought.
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Waste Management
0.5
Recycling bins are to be trialled on stadium concourses on matchdays. Match day waste is sorted post-match where possible. All offices in all sites use recycling bins
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Water Efficiency
0
No information found/provided
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan option 'tuscan bean pie' available
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0
No sustainability or environment page on website. No club news coverage, very little coverage on third party websites. Press release on transport in 2018.
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League Partners
- 17 = A.F.C. Bournemouth
- 17 = Norwich City
- 13 = Burnley
- 13 = Chelsea
- 13 = Leicester City
- 13 = Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 7 = Manchester United
- 7 = Aston Villa
- 7 = Everton
- 7 = Liverpool
- 7 = Sheffield United
- 7 = Watford
- 4 = Brighton and Hove Albion
- 4 = Newcastle United
- 4 = West Ham
- 1 = Manchester City
- 1 = Tottenham Hotspur
- 1 = Arsenal