Premier League 2021
For the third 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.
For the 2021 update we have introduced two new categories; on biodiversity and education, have once again enhanced the points system, awarding more points to clubs that are working strategically across all club sites and operations, have policies in place, and are engaging fans, staff and players in their work. Additional points have been added for external commitments to net zero, and having their efforts certified.
To access the updated points allocation key here
Once again, we can see incredible strides – even in the shadow of COVID19 – and all of the clubs are in the process of intensifying their efforts, with announcements expected as soon as the next couple of weeks that will change the rankings again. Keep checking back for updates on your club’s progress. We are #sportpositive.
Please scroll down for complete information on initiatives per category, and click through links to even more information. We have also put together a short Q&A paper, covering some of the questions we get quite frequently about this work, check it out here
See our press release on the launch here
Information correct as of February 1st 2022.
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Club
Policy and Commitment
Clean Energy
Energy Efficiency
Sustainability Transport
Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
Waste Management
Water Efficiency
Plant-Based/Low Carbon Food
Biodiversity
Education
Comms & Engagement on Sustainability
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- 1 = Liverpool
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The Red Way commitment and strategy was launched in 2021, which has been certified to ISO20121 by external auditors - BSI (1 bonus point), signatory to UN Sports for Climate Action high ambition track of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040.
Electricity and gas for the club’s UK operated sites is currently from renewable sources (verified)
Operational energy management system in place which covers LFC’s UK operated sites - certified to ISO50001, energy at Anfield, Academy & AXA Training Centre sites is managed through comprehensive BMS software giving insights for proactively managing consumption across the facilities, working with supplier factories to retail operation - changing lighting to energy-efficient systems and working with suppliers more widely to improve efficiencies on energy, water usage and to reduce waste
Public transport is visibly advocated. There’s a free cycle hub at the stadium, walking routes are signposted, casual match day staff receive free bus travel to and from work each matchday, EV charging points are in place at the AXA Training Centre, and there is a cycle to work scheme for staff. Supporter (fan) travel is measured and reported as part of the carbon strategy; attendance at matches is reported on the website.
Single use plastic reduction/removal is included within waste management strategy, use of reusable 'bottom-up' cups at Anfield, new partnership launched in Sept 2021 with SC Johnson to collect plastics and recycle these into new bottles for their products, retail/merchandise procurement - proactive strategy to reduce packaging on all products to reduce plastic and cardboard is being implemented
A waste management strategy has been developed as an outcome of the sustainability management system (SEMS) implementation, The Red Way strategy and the sustainability policy, 98.96 % diverted from landfill in 2020, waste audit across all key LFC sites has been undertaken, identifying all waste streams and the potential reduction options
Comprehensive water management programme underway with significant investment in reducing and reusing water at Academy, AXA Training Centre and stadium, Academy and AXA Training Centre have a Waste2Water facility, new borehole and storage tank, all new developments have water efficient taps/ facilities installed as part of the overall resource management policy
All catering outlets, for staff, players, and visitors offer vegetarian and vegan options as standard, all food for catering is sourced locally (NW England) to support the local economy and reduce food miles, allotments at Academy and Anfield - the in-season vegetables grown are used by the chefs, Quorn (partner) sales for 21/22 season, so far, have saved 37 tonnes CO2e
Biodiversity is part of The Red Way sustainability strategy, with a commitment to enhance the biodiversity on site and off, club has supported local tree planting programmes, at Academy over 900 trees, hedges, bushes, and wildflower plugs have been planted as well as vegetable raised beds, 3 bug houses, a hedgehog house, 4 log piles, 8 bird boxes and 8 bird feeders, and we are working with the local Hedgehog Society
The development of The Red Way includes all staff training, recruitment and on-boarding to ensure all staff are aware of The Red Way, along with the implications for their role, full-time and part-time staff already use online training modules in Flow for mandatory sustainability related training, the club's Red Neighbours programme has integrated environmental sustainability education into its work with local schools, players have been educated in various environmental campaigns/initiatives
The club’s sustainability policy/efforts are continuously reviewed, refreshed, and available on the club's main website, club engages fans towards positive behavioural change that reduces environmental impact in their own lives - examples include meat-free matchdays and minimising waste. LFC Foundation joined Planet Super League in 2021 and, to date, fans have completed over 1000 activities, resulting in emissions reductions over 7,220kg CO2, the equivalent to planting 411 trees.
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- 1 = Tottenham Hotspur
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Published sustainability policy on the club website, signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework high ambition track, committing to halving emissions by 2030 and being net zero carbon by 2040, club reports annual carbon emissions data via its financial results
100% certified renewable energy and zero scope 2 emissions, with REGO-backed electricity and carbon neutral gas provided to the stadium, technologies in place at Training Centre to deliver renewable energy, including 75m2 Solar Panels and air source heat pumps
Building management system in place across all properties, Spurs’ training facility achieves a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’, LED lighting (including floodlights) and high-efficiency building services systems are in place
The Club has a sustainable transport plan in place for fans, staff and team travel, actively promoted as a ‘Public Transport Destination', players now travel to matches on coaches powered by biofuel, ‘Cycle To Work’ scheme for staff, surveys match attenders after every home game (bonus point)
Single use plastic reduction strategy across all club properties, water fountains are available throughout concourses, reusable beer cup scheme at its stadium, carton water is used by players instead of bottled water, No single-use plastics used to serve food inside premium areas
Full site waste-management plan has been developed, zero waste to landfill across all sites, mixed recycling bins located throughout the stadium concourses, stadium waste management programme equates (on average, ppm) to 16 cars being taken off the road, 151 trees being planted and 27 typical UK homes powered
Water efficiency strategy in place across all club properties, stadium has waterless urinals and low-flow fittings and fixtures, sedum ‘green roof’ on training centre, rainwater capture and re-harvesting across the training centre site
Plant based food options available at Stadium, training facilities and all club properties where food is served, fans are made aware of the plant-based food options on offer on matchdays via social media, the official app & emails. All food produce, where possible, is locally & sustainably sourced.
A detailed Ecological Management Plan is in place at all sites to monitor and manage ecological activity, club planted hundreds of new and semi-mature trees and tens of thousands of new plants, hedges and flowers across the site, as well as a Wildflower Meadow, to establish the ecological habitat. In conservation area, created two additional wildlife ponds, 25 bug hotels and multiple bat houses
Staff, player and local young people trained on environmental sustainability. Staff education and engagement on positive environmental behaviours ahead of Game Zero, First Team players and Ambassadors received detailed briefings and educational sessions on the Club’s sustainability work, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation has been delivering educational workshops to young local people on sustainability
The Club has published its Sustainability Policy on the Official Website, the club has been active participant in the Planet Super League initiative over the past 12 months, in partnership with Sky, the Club hosted Game Zero – the first net zero carbon football match played at an elite level
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- 3 = Manchester City
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The Club has the sustainability (Game Plan), Net zero by 2030 commitment (the most ambitious of an PL club), reports YoY on CO2 footprint (Scope 1,2, 3), team travel, business travel, energy and water use as well as other areas, work takes place (at different stages) across all eleven clubs within City Football Group
The Club procures 100% of its electricity under a certified Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), actively engaged in projects to develop viable energy future options that include generation, storage and distribution
Control and management of energy and all lighting is via a centralised BMS provision covering both the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy, and reported in annual Environmental Impact Report (within Game Plan), facility lighting and Stadium floodlighting all-LED
Fans encouraged to travel sustainably via dedicated and activated walking routes; car Share scheme and pricing advantages for multi-occupancy of cars, cycle paths and storage, city centre shuttle buses to main transport hubs, match by match assessment of fan travel as well as continuous survey (bonus point)
Club removed all single use plastics from the stadium operations in 2018 and from all of the business at the start of 2020, trialled edible drinking cups (hot drinks), beer 'glasses' have now been replaced with wholly compostable beer cups, all sandwich, burger and related packaging is wholly compostable
Zero waste to landfill since 2011, measured and monitored waste for some years with an annual waste at source reduction target of not less than 15% year on year (achieved), on track with ambition to become a 'zero-waste' organisation by 2025
Water efficiency improvement plan in place, major water efficiency programme across City Football Academy where all surface and rainwater is captured, harvested and recycled over and over for irrigation and grey water use, major harvesting system under the pitch at the Etihad Stadium - storing 500cu/m of water for continual irrigation
Wide-range of vegan options at all stadium concourse outlets, in several vegan-only forecourt concessions; across all hospitality and for its workforce, academy and player provisions. Locally produced and all-seasonal-only foods are priority across all operations. Working with local start-up food vendors and producers to create new, sustainable food experiences from bespoke providers
Publicised and very active biodiversity and ecology programme which evolves year-on-year, 7 acres of wildflower meadow & 3 acres of wild grasses in support of over three linear km of hedgerow and almost 300 mature trees. Bees, Bats, Butterflies, Moths and an array of invertebrates now reside on site. Working with City of Trees; RSPB and others.
Working across workforce forums to ensure that all staff are engaged in the sustainability programme, inclusive programmes within the Academy education programme where sustainability and focus items are shared and developed, Club includes and invites Climate Board Youth Members to share in the understanding and journey of issues and options
The Club has the sustainability (Game Plan) actions on its main website, Fans are engaged in the process through the forum City Matters, club work with fans and communities i.e. 'Water Heroes' publication for saving water, sharing recipes, local produce benefits
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- 3 = Southampton
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Launched 'THE HALO EFFECT' in early January 2021 which is complete strategy for sustainability, signatory to UN Sport for Climate Action on high ambition track with a commitment to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and be net zero by 2040
100% renewable energy across stadium and training ground
Building Management System operating at the Training ground and St Marys Stadium - reviewed on a quarterly basis, movement sensor lighting added and water and heating are on timers, LED lighting upgrades ongoing
Public transport advocated via bus shuttle, train, walking, cycling and Voi scooters, 300 Bike racks at St Marys Stadium. Cycle to work scheme for staff (3 free bike doctor sessions for all staff this year). Fan travel survey undertaken (1 bonus point).
SUP reduction policy in place within The Halo Effect strategy, shared with catering/retail divisions & external suppliers. Installed cup bins in concourses for reusable cups, accompanied by video at matches with players to engage fans.
Still achieving zero to landfill, waste management strategy in place as part of The Halo Effect, layout of cup bins, recycling & general waste bins changed to encourage fans to better separate waste on match day
Preventative maintenance programmes are ongoing; water management and preventing leaks. Full site survey done and water efficiency proposals being set out - strategy to follow.
Vegan meals within matchday catering on the concourses in the stadium and hospitality areas, vegan options at training ground & vegan alternatives available, vegan sandwiches and salads available for staff, locally sourced produce
Biodiversity policy in place in The Halo Effect, Home Grown initiative ongoing; pledge to plant 250 trees each time a player debuts, Ambassadors of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s ‘Team Wilder’ campaign, 14 log pile houses at Staplewood, hedgerows and non-playing grasses are left wild. Several wild flower areas planted.
Environmental sustainability training provided for players with a focus on the Halo Effect and the part they can play, Staff received training from BASIS in March 2021 , educational session on Biodiversity with school children when planting trees at a local school as part of Home Grown initiative
Sustainability strategy ‘The Halo Effect’ is on the club website, regularly post stories and information on website, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, new SFC app has a tab for Sustainability making this easily accessible for fans, took part in Planet Super League, and actively engaged fans
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- 5 = Arsenal
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Publicised sustainability policy and strategy, signed up to UN Sports for Climate Action high ambition track; with targets of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040
100% powered by Octopus renewable energy – all sites including stadium, training facilities and staff offices
Commitment to Implementing, documenting and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS), 3MW battery installation at Emirates Stadium reducing energy consumption
Public transport venue; London Underground, train, buses and cycling advocated. 4 EV charging points at Stadium. Cycle to work scheme for staff, staff coach taken to airport for European games
Reduction/ removal strategy in place, extended re-usable cup scheme to now use up to 40,000 cups per game, reduced 90% of plastic bottle usage at training ground
Zero waste to landfill. Waste sorting station at Emirates Stadium where all general waste is hand-sorted to remove all recyclable and re-usable material, averaging 90% matchday waste recycling rate
Water reduction policy in place as part of sustainability policy. A pitch water recycling system recycled over 3m litres in 2020. Waterless urinals
Plant based options are available in stadium, at training facilities and staff kitchens/canteens. SRA approved restaurant.
Ongoing tree-planting programme at London Colney, as part of Colney Wood project. Matchday programmes offset by investing in tree planting and a conservation project in Kenya.
Arsenal launched a sustainability module for community department to deliver to local schools. Staff education via the “Sustain OUR Game” working group and Yammer site on the Arsenal intranet
Sustainability page on club’s main website, match day articles on sustainability, actively engage with fans through Arsenal Green Tariff with Octopus Energy, promoted Planet Super League to Arsenal fans who took part in tournament
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- 5 = Manchester United
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The Club has a publicised Environmental Policy and the Club's environmental management system (EMS) has been certified to the ISO14001 international standard since 2012 and was recertified in 2021
Over half (50.4%) of the club’s energy supplies were derived from renewable sources between April 2020 and April 2021.
The Manchester United Energy & Carbon Reduction Programme has achieved 12 consecutive years of energy and carbon reductions in excess of 31% since the programme’s launch in 2008. Additional investment has been made to monitor, target and reduce energy consumption across Old Trafford
Advocates public transport and cycling. Cycle to Work scheme for staff to reduce and spread the cost of purchasing a bike. Discounted ‘match day season tickets’ for Metrolink tram service (pre-covid). Fan surveys conducted
SUP removal policy in place. All SUP at concourse condiment stations replaced with wooden forks, stirrers & paper straws, reduction in plastic packaging in retail. Recyclable cups that are washed and returned for re-use have been introduced
Manchester United has a zero waste to landfill policy as part of its Environmental Management System; annually, 388 tonnes of waste are recycled and 674 tonnes converted to energy. Food waste is kept to a minimum by menu engineering and good food management
Club monitors and reports on water use, reviewed by senior management Environmental Management Action Group quarterly. Rainwater collected at Old Trafford and used for irrigation
Vegan option at stadium, increasing availability of sustainably-sourced and vegan foods in its staff canteens at Old Trafford and the AON Training Complex
co-operates with local conservation groups to support biodiversity in the wetland nature reserve adjacent to its Carrington training ground. The club has a litter management programme to protect the environment around Old Trafford
Teamed with advocacy group The Climate Coalition to provide virtual workshops on climate change for over 20 partner high schools across Greater Manchester and partner with primary schools to award for the best environmental initiatives in their local communities
The Club’s Environmental Policy is on the main club website
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- 7 = Brighton & Hove Albion
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Club has a publicised sustainability policy on website, club has established a sustainability working group which reports into the clubs Ethics Committee
100% powered by renewable energy across all club sites. Solar panels on training ground rooftop. Fully offset our carbon emissions in relation to gas
Stadium and training facility are BREEAM certified 'very good. Enhanced monitoring arrangements for building management systems to enable greater energy efficiency
Free bus & rail travel offered to all fans within free travel zone. Public transport, walking and cycling advocated. Subsidised bus travel scheme for staff. Working with local transport providers to track fans travel to the stadium
Single use plastic reduction/removal strategy in place across all operations and all food packaging now 100% recyclable. Eliminated plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery. As part of the ‘On the ball’ campaign, provides plastic-free complimentary sanitary products to fans and female players
Zero waste to landfill, waste management policy in place. Food waste supplied to Real Junk Food Company of Brighton and various donations to other local food banks, Green waste is disposed of at Brighton composting centre
Water effciency strategy in place for a number of years. Waterless urinals on all public concourses, stadium water operation linked to lighting activation. Ground water recycling at training ground via pitch irrigation system
Vegan & vegetarian options available across the concourse on match days, at training facilities and staff offices. Over 30% of food offering on a match day is vegan or vegetarian
All ecology elements at Training ground are BREEAM compliant and an extra 1000 trees planted. Developing 5 point plan to ensure our sites are more bio-diverse
Charitable arm Albion in the Community (AITC) deliver the Premier League Inspires project via their secondary school’s programme. Part of Planet Super League Organisation in conjunction with the Premier League to deliver via their schools programme the following National Schools Project
Club environmental statement available on website and we will educate fans via our web and social channels and via matchday communications
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- 7 = Norwich City
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Sustainability strategy in place, in house sustainability group established in 2019
NCFC uses electricity that is 100% generated from renewable sources, 192 Solar Panels having been installed on both the newly erected Academy and Gym Buildings to provide a source of clean, renewable energy
Building management system across all sites, vast majority of the lighting is either LED or HF florescent lighting and most concourse areas have occupancy sensors to stop lights being left on
Actively advocate for fans/staff to use sustainable transport, with sustainable access available to the Ground via public transport routes, cycle to work scheme in place, fan travel surveys are conducted once per year (bonus point), wlectric car points are located at the training ground, and bike racks are available at both sites
Single Use Plastic reduction policy in place, match days are single use plastic free, plastic water bottles have been swapped for cardboard recyclable water cartons, eradicated plastic drinking cups and food boxes leading to over 100,000 single use plastic items no longer being used each season
Active waste diversion system internally, but current waste management providers limit our ability to fully divert from landfill, waste diversion includes recycling, glass, and general waste collections, compost heap for raw food and grass cutting is in place to reduce landfill waste
Water efficiency policy in place at both sites (Carrow Road and Lotus Training Ground), at Carrow Road the pitch is watered with a bore hole.m at the Lotus Training Ground, pitch irrigation system recycles the water from the pitches, implemented a waste to water system used to clean all machinery
At the Stadium, all restaurants have a vegan option available and vegan pies available in concourse areas, at Lotus Training Ground there is a continual daily vegan option available, locally grown produce from local suppliers as well as home-grown produce from the on-site allotment, a 'Player Nutrition App' developed in 2021, which has numerous recipes (and extensive plant-based options)
Biodiversity strategy in place to increase biodiversity at both sites with the herb garden, allotment, worm and insect hotels, bird feeders, beehives, over 250 wildflowers distributed to Junior Canaries at Greenest Matchday, at Lotus Training Centre, planted over 645 new and semi-mature trees including apple trees and plum trees and over 800 new plants, hedges, bushes, and flowers
Academy players have been educated as part of their scholarship programme, looking to repeat 'Greenest Matchday' on a regular basis and use it to further educate Staff and Fans, active members of BASIS, using their knowledge and resources as education tools for working group
Dedicated webpages/club news with educational pieces and informative videos on sustainable developments by the club, players and staff, dedicated sustainability page on our Junior Canaries website which has ideas and initiatives to engage with younger fan base, involved with Planet Super League, which supports fan engagement on sustainability in their own lives. Club hosted 'Greenest Matchday' and released guide for supporters to go greener
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- 9 = Everton
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Sustainability strategy and subsequent policy are in the process of being drawn up while a commitment was made to strive to make the new stadium the most sustainable in the Premier League
31.9% of energy is produced through a company where a proportion of it includes Renewable Energy from off-shore wind farms. This purchasing applies to all sites
ESOS compliant across all sites. LED lighting in hospitality areas, pitch perimeter boards and all upgrades since 2011, lighting motion sensors wherever possible, centrally controlled heating
Stadium visibly advocates 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, surveyed of fan mode of transportation
Club-wide written policy on reducing single use plastic. At Goodison Park, wooden cutlery & paper straws provided, individual plastic packet condiments eliminated, water stations, reusable cups on match days
Between 97% and 98% of waste diverted from landfill and more than 90% of waste is recycled. Waste management plan in place (SWMP) and all existing site materials have been either recycled or reutilised as part of the new stadium construction process
Recycling of water at USM Finch Farm and new kit partner Hummel uses ZEROH2O technology. All urinals within the stadium are waterless and those in the corporate areas are controlled by proximity sensors
Sustainably sourced, vegan food available on concourse and in stadium lounges, vegan options available at all club sites, as well as Everton Free school and Everton in the Community offer sustainably-produced and vegan options
At USM Finch Farm, grounds are maintained to encourage wildlife with plans being developed to promote further biodiversity. Biodiversity initiatives and agreements for new stadium
Everton for Change group working group knowledge sharing, events, and workshops. Everton in the Community (EiTC) educational engagement
Everton for Change page on main club website and the team actively engages with fans through their website and various programmes
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- 10 = Chelsea
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Environmental Policy displayed/publicly, available on the CFC website
Current electricity fuel mix includes 47% renewable electricity
All CFC properties managed by building management system, LED lights throughout all CFC properties
CFC operate subsidised coach travel and on occasions train travel, to reduce fans travelling by car to away matches; advertised for every away match excluding London matches
Up to 15,000 non-branded reusable cups have replaced single-use plastic pint cups on match days, 2000 reusable cups provided for staff
Waste management policy extends to and is consistent across all sites, 100% of waste is diverted from going directly to landfill. Successfully implemented waste segregation system across all sites
Management system in place ranging from presence detection to foaming units. Rainwater collected in reservoir at Cobham training ground, smart flush toilets, sensor taps throughout the estate
Plant based menus extended to stadium, training facility, academy and staff. Menus include vegan & veg options. Majority of menus (90%+) UK sourced and in season produce, 35% plant-based and plant-forward menu composition for non-match days
Maintain natural area at the training ground, trees/shrubs/lake, there is a sedum roof on the first team building, biodiversity is a top agenda point for future strategy
Football for the Future/Nike Education courses delivered at Stamford Bridge to 200 young people between the ages of 11 and 14, new education initiatives in progress
Environmental policy on website.
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- 10 = Leicester City
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In the process of defining zero carbon implementation timetables, working towards joining UN Sports for Climate Action & actively engaging with consultants to put full sustainability strategy in place
All sites are supplied by 100% renewable energy. Club is investigating implementation of large scale Solar PV and other clean energy sources as well as battery storage
Centrally controlled Building Management System to monitor energy usage and implement changes to increase efficiency. ESOS2 Scheme involving full monitoring of energy usage is being followed
Club promotes travel by public transport and by cycle and on foot, bike racks provided, cycle to work scheme available for staff, planning for EV charging points at King Power Stadium and Belvoir Drive
Policy in place for the reduction and removal of single use plastic, drinking fountains installed at stadium and training ground, reusable cup scheme at stadium and players and staff given reusable water bottles so single use plastic eliminated
Zero-waste to landfill, recycling hub in process of being implemented at King Power Stadium but not operational yet, waste management policy in place
Review of water efficiency strategy in progress, some pitch irrigation is fed from rainwater, water reclamation system on new pitch has saved / reused around 820,000 litres of water
Concourse catering increased options including vegan pasty, vegetarian pie, All hospitality meals have vegetarian and vegan options, vegan and vegetarian options on offer daily and herb garden on site at Training Ground
Policy in place in the form of a Land Ecology Management Plan, dedicated landscapes team, planting of approximately 22,000 semi established trees, mature translocated trees & enhancement of biodiverse planting areas and grasslands
Outdoor learning sessions delivered to Leicestershire young people, to develop action plans LCitC hosted a training / awareness raising session for all staff
Part of Planet Super League for fan engagement; Leicester City fans won the PSL league in February 2021. LCitC are working with the Climate Coalition to deliver a programme promoting sustainability for young people
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- 12 = Brentford
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No publicised policy, environmental policy in place for employees, BREEAM of environmental quality of stadium designs
Enhanced efficiency of new stadium rooftop photovoltaic installation, photovoltaics to be installed on the roof of Training Ground performance centre
New stadium has a comprehensive Building Management System, and a BREEAM certificate of Very Good, lighting sensors control lighting in the stadium based on occupancy and use of energy efficient lift system
Promote the use of public transport and extensive travel advice on the club’s website, a cycle-to-work scheme is in place for staff and bike racks available at the stadium, conduct regular fan transport mode surveys
Reusable water bottles presented to all players and staff, paper straws and wooden cutlery used with SUP stirrers removed, disposable plates/bowls used are sustainably-sourced vegware
Waste strategy for the stadium and zero waste to landfill. Dry Mixed Recycling available
Use of low-flow fittings for WCs, wash hand basins, urinals, and showers, solenoid valves are linked to PIRs shut off the water to facilities that are un-occupied, water leak detection and monitoring
Vegan option available throughout concourses and hospitality, vegan options available for staff/media, catering partner use locally sourced produce wherever possible
No policy in place. Ecology value of the new stadium site was increased through external planting. Partnership with Bees for Development promotes sustainable beekeeping to combat poverty, help people to build resilient livelihoods and care for nature
Conservation work through a school programme where a new beehive was installed. Via our Trust and their partners, we have teamed up to help collect plastic waste from the River Thames
Some sustainability initiatives publicised on club website. In November 2021, announced rolling over home kit for 2 seasons (2021/22 and 2022/23) for sustainability reasons.
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- 12 = Aston Villa
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Club launched 'Claret, Blue and Green' which is the club's pledge to environmental sustainability, whilst not being a strategy or policy yet, it outlines some steps taken over the last 12 months
In July 2021 the club started with a new energy supplier for both the stadium and training ground, which includes Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) for electricity supply, guaranteeing that the carbon emissions rate for our electricity supply is zero (from a renewable wind source).
Building Management System (BMS) in place and upgraded in 2021 with new system installation, increased capacity now to make the whole training ground and stadium manageable on the BMS, with spare capacity, 90% of stadium and BMH building lighting is LED
8 EV charging points installed at the training ground, staff season ticket loan scheme available for public transport travel season tickets, Fan travel survey questionnaire in place (1 bonus point)
Plastic bottles at the training ground replaced with reusable water bottles, water sold in cans to replace plastic bottles, re-usable cups imminently due to be trialled on match days
7.5 Tonnes of carbon diverted from landfill through installation of two food digestors in main kitchens, recycling bins in all offices at stadium and training ground, and to be installed on all stadium concourses from May 2022
All urinals controlled by automatic flush sensors
Vegan food options at both the stadium and at the training ground for players and staff, club catering and conference partner Levy now have 25% of the match day menu being plant-based, minimum of 80 % of seasonal fruit and vegetables sourced from Great Britain
During the redevelopment of the academy and training ground there was a habitat creation programme, the club were gifted quarry land by HS2 to create a nature habitat, including tree and grass planting, felled trees and pond construction
The Aston Villa Foundation delivers environmental sustainability education sessions as part of its Premier League Primary Stars project, new Foundation allotment used primarily by Aston Villa Disability teams for respite and food awareness/ education programmes
'Claret, Blue and Green' environmental sustainability announced as website news Articles, the Foundation actively promotes the 'Planet Super League' initiative, engaging schools and young fans, the new 'Claret, Blue and Green' environmental sustainability pledge,
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Club Statement available on website
100% renewable energy at the stadium and training ground through renewable energy provider
Club is ESOS compliant and has a phased program of replacing older lighting with more efficient LED lighting, new lighting installations required to be LED
Accessible by train and bus and no matchday unreserved parking on stadium car parks. Bike racks, showers, and changing facility for staff and cycle to work scheme
Removed the supply and use of single use plastic water bottles at the training ground, removed the use of plastic carrier bags in the Clarets Store, hospitality have replaced single use plastic straws with biodegradable alternatives
The club has a waste management strategy with less than 3% waste annually going to landfill. Plastics, cardboard and glass are separated at source, recycling bins at stadium & training ground, but not supporter facing
Consumption reduction devices are fitted to all taps throughout the stadium and training ground, flow aerators fitted into all concourse and lounge toilet taps in approximately 50% of the stadium, 22% of stadium cisterns have currently been replaced with low-flow
Vegan and vegetarian options are available in hospitality areas and at the training ground, vegetarian options are available via concourse and fan zone outlets on a match day
No strategy in place, but regular surveys are undertaken to ensure that the activities of the club are not having a detrimental effect on these species, landscaping work is planned to ensure that species of plant and tree are used that are supportive to the habit
Burnley FC and Burnley FC in the Community will work together to support young people from our community in the delivery of the Premier League Inspires Challenge. In 2022 Burnley FC staff will have the opportunity to participate in sustainability awareness workshops
Club Statement available on website as a dropdown under 'Customer Charters and Policies', club has supported Burnley FC in the Community for Planet Super League competition, which Burnley FC fans won last season.
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- 15 = West Ham United
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Environmental pledge on main club website
Electricity is supplied from 100% renewable sources (Sport Positive advised but not verified), new workforce entrance building will include 150 sqm of Solar panels
The stadium has a Building Management System, excellent BREEAM standard, investing in replacement of the majority of non-LED lights with LED
No parking available, public transport visibly advocated. Monitor's fan travel to games: This shows less than 1 in 8 people (12%) travel be car to watch matches. Provides cycle racks at various locations around the stadium
No reduction/removal policy, but plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery removed from operations & 15 water fountains installed across London Stadium to encourage refill. Reusable water bottles provided to staff.
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
No water efficiency policy but 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 option available throughout hospitality and concessions at the Stadium, Vegan and vegetarian options available for all players and staff if they should require it
Club does not currently have activities relating to promoting biodiversity or protecting nature, however London Legacy Development Corporation, who own the stadium, undertake some efforts towards biodiversity
No information shared
Environment page on the main club website, engaged fans to join football fan engagement on the environmental via Planet Super League CUP26 competition, where achieved the best performing in the Premier League and fifth place overall
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- 15 = Crystal Palace
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- 2
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Developing strategies and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption as part of ESOS and SECR compliance. Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions of at least 35% incorporated into the final 2021 design of Club’s Academy
No clean energy supplied at present, future installation of solar power at Academy site
Building management system in place, all lights across all sites are being replaced with LED with the aim of becoming 100% LED operational
Public transport, walking and cycling advocated and no parking at stadium. Bicycle storage free onsite. The Club provides extremely competitively priced coach travel to the vast majority of away games as a sustainable option for our travelling supporters. Club carries out regular supporter travel surveys (at least once per season)
Single use plastic removal policy in place. All plastic cutlery replaced with wooden or non-plastic; paper straws used. Beer cups are now OXO-biodegradable. All food & hot drink containers are recyclable, and accompanying lids are OXO-Biodegradable
Zero waste to landfill - waste management company does not use landfill. At all sites waste is separated into general, dry mixed recycling, glass, and grass so our waste management company can maximise recycling and sustainability opportunities
Water efficiency policy in place, remote water readers monitor consumption, pitch condition monitoring systems and pitch irrigation systems to optimise water use at all sites
Vegan and plant-based food options are offered to fans in all areas of the stadium and are always made available to players
No biodiversity strategy, but 84 new trees have been planted at the Club’s Academy site to improve biodiversity
Palace For Life Foundation delivers the Planet Super League programme in local primary schools
No sustainability or environment page on website. Palace For Life Foundation delivers the Planet Super League programme to educate young people on sustainability and engages local families with environmentally friendly actions/ challenges
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- 15 = Watford
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Working with expert consultancy to form relevant and ambitious targets and sustainability policy and Net Zero commitment by March 2022
Continued use of renewable electricity at all sites, at planning application stage for solar panel installation at training ground, looking at onsite production via CHP+ with utilisation of waste heat
ESOS and SECR complaint, although no BMS system across all sites, currently an estimated 70% of all lighting across sites is LED
Club continues to advocate Train, London Underground and Overground above driving, no parking available for fans at the ground and street parking is restricted for local residents with matchday permits
No single use plastic pint cups used with implementation of reusable cups since Nov 2019, single use plastic cutlery eliminated for wooden alternative and paper straws
Zero waste to landfill but no waste management policy in place as yet, collaboration with catering & waste partners to split and reduce waste and recycling of all waste streams
Monitored and balanced use of water borehole at training ground, investigating rain water harvesting systems
All food sold at stadium sustainably sourced with vegan options available at kiosks and hospitality, training ground vegan options available
Multiple projects delivered via clubs community trust NCS and PL Inspires programmes, i.e. creating garden space in Adeyfield Academy Academy to increase access to green spaces for students, wildlife and insects
Education on topics of global warming, sustainability, recycling etc delivered to primary and secondary schools via community trust programme
Social media posts broadcasted promoting reusable plastic cup use with large displays behind cup return bins at stadium, club sustainability page at design stage, go-live March 2022
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- 18 = Wolverhampton Wanderers
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No information provided
All sites are supplied by 100% renewable energy
Many areas have Building Management Systems, as well as a comprehensive metering system, Energy Champion in each department to help control energy usage in each area of the business, LED lighting and energy efficient boilers
No unreserved parking is available at Molineux and public transport options advised and encouraged, incentive to use buses with a discounted rate for match day, fan travel survey undertaken
Wooden cutlery and stirrers, paper straws, removed plastic sauce sachets, biodegradable cups and food wrappers, reusable cups introduced in some concourses, intention to roll out to all
85% of all the club’s waste is recycled by our waste management company
Water controls on all of our urinals and we have water saving devices on all of the toilet cisterns
Plant based food available across all sites. Vegan sausage roll available at stadium, endeavour to order local seasonal food to reduce carbon footprint
No information provided
No information provided
No sustainability or environment page on website
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- 18 = Leeds United
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Leeds United is implementing a sustainability strategy and policy (not in place yet)
100% green energy on all sites (Sport Positive advised but not verified)
Building management system in place on all our premises, decreased consumption in heating, lighting & electrical equipment remotely controlled, LED lighting (inc. floodlights) & high-efficiency building services systems in place at Stadium and Academy
Stadium promoted as ‘Public Transport Destination’; shuttle bus links, good pedestrian connections, regular transport updates. Driving not advised. There are secure bike racks at Elland Road
The introduction of reusable cups at Elland Road, water bottle refill stations in staff areas and training ground, for away games, first-team players are served food in reusable containers with metal cutlery and linen napkins
Less than 5% of waste to landfill, but not waste management policy advised of, to further maximise the food waste going for Green Energy, LUFC have 30 x 240 Litre Wheeled Bins
A water audit report has been completed and water efficiency policy in place (not advised if this extends to all club owned sites)
On the concourse, there are locally-sourced and vegetarian options and a vegan option is now available, locally-sourced catering including cheese, meat, fish and vegetables, sponsorship deal with No Meat Company - rolls etc.
Created an area with wild flowers, trees and bug hotel
No information provided
The club has published sustainability news in the last 6 months re: launch of resuable cups in September 2021
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- 20 = Newcastle United
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Policy not yet in place and no externally publicised emissions reduction target
Solar generation installed at training park and combined heat and power (CHP) at the stadium supplying a base load 24 hours a day increasing the amount of energy by renewable source to above 40%, some CHP at training park
Fully ESOS compliant, 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
Advocates public transport, cycling and park and ride. Club contributes to 'Magpie Mover' scheme; helps with cheaper tickets on match days to help more people use public transport
No policy but wooden cutlery, paper straws, all food packaging is plastic free, the Training Ground and Academy have no plastic on site anymore
The club has an overall waste management program in place, separate food waste and grass waste that extends to all sites. NUFC work with waste partner to implement mixed recycling throughout the stadium
Water efficiency programme in place, external provider use software to monitor water usage weekly and reports any discrepancies Water recycling systems in place and water sourced from borehole at training grounds
Plant based options available across all club sites every day. Vegan options available across concourse; thai red curry vegan pasty, tomato soup, chips
Biodiversity policy/strategy in progress
Education/training programme development in progress
No sustainability page on main club website, nor news shared via media channels. No efforts to engage fans towards positive behavioural change that reduces environmental impact in their own lives
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- 18 = Leeds United
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Total
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1 = Liverpool
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Policy and Commitment
3
The Red Way commitment and strategy was launched in 2021, which has been certified to ISO20121 by external auditors - BSI (1 bonus point), signatory to UN Sports for Climate Action high ambition track of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040.
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Clean Energy
2
Electricity and gas for the club’s UK operated sites is currently from renewable sources (verified)
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Energy Efficiency
2
Operational energy management system in place which covers LFC’s UK operated sites - certified to ISO50001, energy at Anfield, Academy & AXA Training Centre sites is managed through comprehensive BMS software giving insights for proactively managing consumption across the facilities, working with supplier factories to retail operation - changing lighting to energy-efficient systems and working with suppliers more widely to improve efficiencies on energy, water usage and to reduce waste
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Sustainability Transport
2
Public transport is visibly advocated. There’s a free cycle hub at the stadium, walking routes are signposted, casual match day staff receive free bus travel to and from work each matchday, EV charging points are in place at the AXA Training Centre, and there is a cycle to work scheme for staff. Supporter (fan) travel is measured and reported as part of the carbon strategy; attendance at matches is reported on the website.
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Single use plastic reduction/removal is included within waste management strategy, use of reusable 'bottom-up' cups at Anfield, new partnership launched in Sept 2021 with SC Johnson to collect plastics and recycle these into new bottles for their products, retail/merchandise procurement - proactive strategy to reduce packaging on all products to reduce plastic and cardboard is being implemented
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Waste Management
2
A waste management strategy has been developed as an outcome of the sustainability management system (SEMS) implementation, The Red Way strategy and the sustainability policy, 98.96 % diverted from landfill in 2020, waste audit across all key LFC sites has been undertaken, identifying all waste streams and the potential reduction options
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Water Efficiency
2
Comprehensive water management programme underway with significant investment in reducing and reusing water at Academy, AXA Training Centre and stadium, Academy and AXA Training Centre have a Waste2Water facility, new borehole and storage tank, all new developments have water efficient taps/ facilities installed as part of the overall resource management policy
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
All catering outlets, for staff, players, and visitors offer vegetarian and vegan options as standard, all food for catering is sourced locally (NW England) to support the local economy and reduce food miles, allotments at Academy and Anfield - the in-season vegetables grown are used by the chefs, Quorn (partner) sales for 21/22 season, so far, have saved 37 tonnes CO2e
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Biodiversity
2
Biodiversity is part of The Red Way sustainability strategy, with a commitment to enhance the biodiversity on site and off, club has supported local tree planting programmes, at Academy over 900 trees, hedges, bushes, and wildflower plugs have been planted as well as vegetable raised beds, 3 bug houses, a hedgehog house, 4 log piles, 8 bird boxes and 8 bird feeders, and we are working with the local Hedgehog Society
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Education
2
The development of The Red Way includes all staff training, recruitment and on-boarding to ensure all staff are aware of The Red Way, along with the implications for their role, full-time and part-time staff already use online training modules in Flow for mandatory sustainability related training, the club's Red Neighbours programme has integrated environmental sustainability education into its work with local schools, players have been educated in various environmental campaigns/initiatives
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
The club’s sustainability policy/efforts are continuously reviewed, refreshed, and available on the club's main website, club engages fans towards positive behavioural change that reduces environmental impact in their own lives - examples include meat-free matchdays and minimising waste. LFC Foundation joined Planet Super League in 2021 and, to date, fans have completed over 1000 activities, resulting in emissions reductions over 7,220kg CO2, the equivalent to planting 411 trees.
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1 = Tottenham Hotspur
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Policy and Commitment
2
Published sustainability policy on the club website, signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework high ambition track, committing to halving emissions by 2030 and being net zero carbon by 2040, club reports annual carbon emissions data via its financial results
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Clean Energy
2
100% certified renewable energy and zero scope 2 emissions, with REGO-backed electricity and carbon neutral gas provided to the stadium, technologies in place at Training Centre to deliver renewable energy, including 75m2 Solar Panels and air source heat pumps
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Energy Efficiency
2
Building management system in place across all properties, Spurs’ training facility achieves a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’, LED lighting (including floodlights) and high-efficiency building services systems are in place
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Sustainability Transport
3
The Club has a sustainable transport plan in place for fans, staff and team travel, actively promoted as a ‘Public Transport Destination', players now travel to matches on coaches powered by biofuel, ‘Cycle To Work’ scheme for staff, surveys match attenders after every home game (bonus point)
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Single use plastic reduction strategy across all club properties, water fountains are available throughout concourses, reusable beer cup scheme at its stadium, carton water is used by players instead of bottled water, No single-use plastics used to serve food inside premium areas
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Waste Management
2
Full site waste-management plan has been developed, zero waste to landfill across all sites, mixed recycling bins located throughout the stadium concourses, stadium waste management programme equates (on average, ppm) to 16 cars being taken off the road, 151 trees being planted and 27 typical UK homes powered
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Water Efficiency
2
Water efficiency strategy in place across all club properties, stadium has waterless urinals and low-flow fittings and fixtures, sedum ‘green roof’ on training centre, rainwater capture and re-harvesting across the training centre site
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Plant based food options available at Stadium, training facilities and all club properties where food is served, fans are made aware of the plant-based food options on offer on matchdays via social media, the official app & emails. All food produce, where possible, is locally & sustainably sourced.
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Biodiversity
2
A detailed Ecological Management Plan is in place at all sites to monitor and manage ecological activity, club planted hundreds of new and semi-mature trees and tens of thousands of new plants, hedges and flowers across the site, as well as a Wildflower Meadow, to establish the ecological habitat. In conservation area, created two additional wildlife ponds, 25 bug hotels and multiple bat houses
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Education
2
Staff, player and local young people trained on environmental sustainability. Staff education and engagement on positive environmental behaviours ahead of Game Zero, First Team players and Ambassadors received detailed briefings and educational sessions on the Club’s sustainability work, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation has been delivering educational workshops to young local people on sustainability
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
The Club has published its Sustainability Policy on the Official Website, the club has been active participant in the Planet Super League initiative over the past 12 months, in partnership with Sky, the Club hosted Game Zero – the first net zero carbon football match played at an elite level
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3 = Manchester City
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Policy and Commitment
2
The Club has the sustainability (Game Plan), Net zero by 2030 commitment (the most ambitious of an PL club), reports YoY on CO2 footprint (Scope 1,2, 3), team travel, business travel, energy and water use as well as other areas, work takes place (at different stages) across all eleven clubs within City Football Group
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Clean Energy
2
The Club procures 100% of its electricity under a certified Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), actively engaged in projects to develop viable energy future options that include generation, storage and distribution
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Energy Efficiency
2
Control and management of energy and all lighting is via a centralised BMS provision covering both the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy, and reported in annual Environmental Impact Report (within Game Plan), facility lighting and Stadium floodlighting all-LED
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Sustainability Transport
2
Fans encouraged to travel sustainably via dedicated and activated walking routes; car Share scheme and pricing advantages for multi-occupancy of cars, cycle paths and storage, city centre shuttle buses to main transport hubs, match by match assessment of fan travel as well as continuous survey (bonus point)
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Club removed all single use plastics from the stadium operations in 2018 and from all of the business at the start of 2020, trialled edible drinking cups (hot drinks), beer 'glasses' have now been replaced with wholly compostable beer cups, all sandwich, burger and related packaging is wholly compostable
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Waste Management
2
Zero waste to landfill since 2011, measured and monitored waste for some years with an annual waste at source reduction target of not less than 15% year on year (achieved), on track with ambition to become a 'zero-waste' organisation by 2025
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Water Efficiency
2
Water efficiency improvement plan in place, major water efficiency programme across City Football Academy where all surface and rainwater is captured, harvested and recycled over and over for irrigation and grey water use, major harvesting system under the pitch at the Etihad Stadium - storing 500cu/m of water for continual irrigation
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Wide-range of vegan options at all stadium concourse outlets, in several vegan-only forecourt concessions; across all hospitality and for its workforce, academy and player provisions. Locally produced and all-seasonal-only foods are priority across all operations. Working with local start-up food vendors and producers to create new, sustainable food experiences from bespoke providers
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Biodiversity
2
Publicised and very active biodiversity and ecology programme which evolves year-on-year, 7 acres of wildflower meadow & 3 acres of wild grasses in support of over three linear km of hedgerow and almost 300 mature trees. Bees, Bats, Butterflies, Moths and an array of invertebrates now reside on site. Working with City of Trees; RSPB and others.
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Education
1
Working across workforce forums to ensure that all staff are engaged in the sustainability programme, inclusive programmes within the Academy education programme where sustainability and focus items are shared and developed, Club includes and invites Climate Board Youth Members to share in the understanding and journey of issues and options
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
The Club has the sustainability (Game Plan) actions on its main website, Fans are engaged in the process through the forum City Matters, club work with fans and communities i.e. 'Water Heroes' publication for saving water, sharing recipes, local produce benefits
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3 = Southampton
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Policy and Commitment
2
Launched 'THE HALO EFFECT' in early January 2021 which is complete strategy for sustainability, signatory to UN Sport for Climate Action on high ambition track with a commitment to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and be net zero by 2040
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Clean Energy
2
100% renewable energy across stadium and training ground
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Energy Efficiency
2
Building Management System operating at the Training ground and St Marys Stadium - reviewed on a quarterly basis, movement sensor lighting added and water and heating are on timers, LED lighting upgrades ongoing
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Sustainability Transport
2
Public transport advocated via bus shuttle, train, walking, cycling and Voi scooters, 300 Bike racks at St Marys Stadium. Cycle to work scheme for staff (3 free bike doctor sessions for all staff this year). Fan travel survey undertaken (1 bonus point).
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
SUP reduction policy in place within The Halo Effect strategy, shared with catering/retail divisions & external suppliers. Installed cup bins in concourses for reusable cups, accompanied by video at matches with players to engage fans.
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Waste Management
2
Still achieving zero to landfill, waste management strategy in place as part of The Halo Effect, layout of cup bins, recycling & general waste bins changed to encourage fans to better separate waste on match day
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Water Efficiency
1
Preventative maintenance programmes are ongoing; water management and preventing leaks. Full site survey done and water efficiency proposals being set out - strategy to follow.
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Vegan meals within matchday catering on the concourses in the stadium and hospitality areas, vegan options at training ground & vegan alternatives available, vegan sandwiches and salads available for staff, locally sourced produce
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Biodiversity
2
Biodiversity policy in place in The Halo Effect, Home Grown initiative ongoing; pledge to plant 250 trees each time a player debuts, Ambassadors of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s ‘Team Wilder’ campaign, 14 log pile houses at Staplewood, hedgerows and non-playing grasses are left wild. Several wild flower areas planted.
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Education
2
Environmental sustainability training provided for players with a focus on the Halo Effect and the part they can play, Staff received training from BASIS in March 2021 , educational session on Biodiversity with school children when planting trees at a local school as part of Home Grown initiative
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
Sustainability strategy ‘The Halo Effect’ is on the club website, regularly post stories and information on website, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, new SFC app has a tab for Sustainability making this easily accessible for fans, took part in Planet Super League, and actively engaged fans
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5 = Arsenal
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Policy and Commitment
2
Publicised sustainability policy and strategy, signed up to UN Sports for Climate Action high ambition track; with targets of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040
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Clean Energy
2
100% powered by Octopus renewable energy – all sites including stadium, training facilities and staff offices
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Energy Efficiency
2
Commitment to Implementing, documenting and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS), 3MW battery installation at Emirates Stadium reducing energy consumption
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Sustainability Transport
1
Public transport venue; London Underground, train, buses and cycling advocated. 4 EV charging points at Stadium. Cycle to work scheme for staff, staff coach taken to airport for European games
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Reduction/ removal strategy in place, extended re-usable cup scheme to now use up to 40,000 cups per game, reduced 90% of plastic bottle usage at training ground
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Waste Management
2
Zero waste to landfill. Waste sorting station at Emirates Stadium where all general waste is hand-sorted to remove all recyclable and re-usable material, averaging 90% matchday waste recycling rate
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Water Efficiency
2
Water reduction policy in place as part of sustainability policy. A pitch water recycling system recycled over 3m litres in 2020. Waterless urinals
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Plant based options are available in stadium, at training facilities and staff kitchens/canteens. SRA approved restaurant.
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Biodiversity
1
Ongoing tree-planting programme at London Colney, as part of Colney Wood project. Matchday programmes offset by investing in tree planting and a conservation project in Kenya.
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Education
1
Arsenal launched a sustainability module for community department to deliver to local schools. Staff education via the “Sustain OUR Game” working group and Yammer site on the Arsenal intranet
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
Sustainability page on club’s main website, match day articles on sustainability, actively engage with fans through Arsenal Green Tariff with Octopus Energy, promoted Planet Super League to Arsenal fans who took part in tournament
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5 = Manchester United
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Policy and Commitment
2
The Club has a publicised Environmental Policy and the Club's environmental management system (EMS) has been certified to the ISO14001 international standard since 2012 and was recertified in 2021
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Clean Energy
1
Over half (50.4%) of the club’s energy supplies were derived from renewable sources between April 2020 and April 2021.
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Energy Efficiency
2
The Manchester United Energy & Carbon Reduction Programme has achieved 12 consecutive years of energy and carbon reductions in excess of 31% since the programme’s launch in 2008. Additional investment has been made to monitor, target and reduce energy consumption across Old Trafford
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Sustainability Transport
2
Advocates public transport and cycling. Cycle to Work scheme for staff to reduce and spread the cost of purchasing a bike. Discounted ‘match day season tickets’ for Metrolink tram service (pre-covid). Fan surveys conducted
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
SUP removal policy in place. All SUP at concourse condiment stations replaced with wooden forks, stirrers & paper straws, reduction in plastic packaging in retail. Recyclable cups that are washed and returned for re-use have been introduced
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Waste Management
2
Manchester United has a zero waste to landfill policy as part of its Environmental Management System; annually, 388 tonnes of waste are recycled and 674 tonnes converted to energy. Food waste is kept to a minimum by menu engineering and good food management
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Water Efficiency
2
Club monitors and reports on water use, reviewed by senior management Environmental Management Action Group quarterly. Rainwater collected at Old Trafford and used for irrigation
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Vegan option at stadium, increasing availability of sustainably-sourced and vegan foods in its staff canteens at Old Trafford and the AON Training Complex
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Biodiversity
2
co-operates with local conservation groups to support biodiversity in the wetland nature reserve adjacent to its Carrington training ground. The club has a litter management programme to protect the environment around Old Trafford
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Education
1
Teamed with advocacy group The Climate Coalition to provide virtual workshops on climate change for over 20 partner high schools across Greater Manchester and partner with primary schools to award for the best environmental initiatives in their local communities
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
The Club’s Environmental Policy is on the main club website
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7 = Brighton & Hove Albion
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
Club has a publicised sustainability policy on website, club has established a sustainability working group which reports into the clubs Ethics Committee
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Clean Energy
2
100% powered by renewable energy across all club sites. Solar panels on training ground rooftop. Fully offset our carbon emissions in relation to gas
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Energy Efficiency
2
Stadium and training facility are BREEAM certified 'very good. Enhanced monitoring arrangements for building management systems to enable greater energy efficiency
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Sustainability Transport
2
Free bus & rail travel offered to all fans within free travel zone. Public transport, walking and cycling advocated. Subsidised bus travel scheme for staff. Working with local transport providers to track fans travel to the stadium
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Single use plastic reduction/removal strategy in place across all operations and all food packaging now 100% recyclable. Eliminated plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery. As part of the ‘On the ball’ campaign, provides plastic-free complimentary sanitary products to fans and female players
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Waste Management
2
Zero waste to landfill, waste management policy in place. Food waste supplied to Real Junk Food Company of Brighton and various donations to other local food banks, Green waste is disposed of at Brighton composting centre
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Water Efficiency
2
Water effciency strategy in place for a number of years. Waterless urinals on all public concourses, stadium water operation linked to lighting activation. Ground water recycling at training ground via pitch irrigation system
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Vegan & vegetarian options available across the concourse on match days, at training facilities and staff offices. Over 30% of food offering on a match day is vegan or vegetarian
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Biodiversity
1
All ecology elements at Training ground are BREEAM compliant and an extra 1000 trees planted. Developing 5 point plan to ensure our sites are more bio-diverse
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Education
1
Charitable arm Albion in the Community (AITC) deliver the Premier League Inspires project via their secondary school’s programme. Part of Planet Super League Organisation in conjunction with the Premier League to deliver via their schools programme the following National Schools Project
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
Club environmental statement available on website and we will educate fans via our web and social channels and via matchday communications
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7 = Norwich City
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
Sustainability strategy in place, in house sustainability group established in 2019
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Clean Energy
2
NCFC uses electricity that is 100% generated from renewable sources, 192 Solar Panels having been installed on both the newly erected Academy and Gym Buildings to provide a source of clean, renewable energy
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Energy Efficiency
2
Building management system across all sites, vast majority of the lighting is either LED or HF florescent lighting and most concourse areas have occupancy sensors to stop lights being left on
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Sustainability Transport
2
Actively advocate for fans/staff to use sustainable transport, with sustainable access available to the Ground via public transport routes, cycle to work scheme in place, fan travel surveys are conducted once per year (bonus point), wlectric car points are located at the training ground, and bike racks are available at both sites
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Single Use Plastic reduction policy in place, match days are single use plastic free, plastic water bottles have been swapped for cardboard recyclable water cartons, eradicated plastic drinking cups and food boxes leading to over 100,000 single use plastic items no longer being used each season
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Waste Management
1
Active waste diversion system internally, but current waste management providers limit our ability to fully divert from landfill, waste diversion includes recycling, glass, and general waste collections, compost heap for raw food and grass cutting is in place to reduce landfill waste
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Water Efficiency
2
Water efficiency policy in place at both sites (Carrow Road and Lotus Training Ground), at Carrow Road the pitch is watered with a bore hole.m at the Lotus Training Ground, pitch irrigation system recycles the water from the pitches, implemented a waste to water system used to clean all machinery
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
At the Stadium, all restaurants have a vegan option available and vegan pies available in concourse areas, at Lotus Training Ground there is a continual daily vegan option available, locally grown produce from local suppliers as well as home-grown produce from the on-site allotment, a 'Player Nutrition App' developed in 2021, which has numerous recipes (and extensive plant-based options)
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Biodiversity
2
Biodiversity strategy in place to increase biodiversity at both sites with the herb garden, allotment, worm and insect hotels, bird feeders, beehives, over 250 wildflowers distributed to Junior Canaries at Greenest Matchday, at Lotus Training Centre, planted over 645 new and semi-mature trees including apple trees and plum trees and over 800 new plants, hedges, bushes, and flowers
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Education
1
Academy players have been educated as part of their scholarship programme, looking to repeat 'Greenest Matchday' on a regular basis and use it to further educate Staff and Fans, active members of BASIS, using their knowledge and resources as education tools for working group
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
Dedicated webpages/club news with educational pieces and informative videos on sustainable developments by the club, players and staff, dedicated sustainability page on our Junior Canaries website which has ideas and initiatives to engage with younger fan base, involved with Planet Super League, which supports fan engagement on sustainability in their own lives. Club hosted 'Greenest Matchday' and released guide for supporters to go greener
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9 = Everton
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
Sustainability strategy and subsequent policy are in the process of being drawn up while a commitment was made to strive to make the new stadium the most sustainable in the Premier League
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Clean Energy
0.5
31.9% of energy is produced through a company where a proportion of it includes Renewable Energy from off-shore wind farms. This purchasing applies to all sites
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Energy Efficiency
2
ESOS compliant across all sites. LED lighting in hospitality areas, pitch perimeter boards and all upgrades since 2011, lighting motion sensors wherever possible, centrally controlled heating
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Sustainability Transport
2
Stadium visibly advocates 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, surveyed of fan mode of transportation
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Club-wide written policy on reducing single use plastic. At Goodison Park, wooden cutlery & paper straws provided, individual plastic packet condiments eliminated, water stations, reusable cups on match days
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Waste Management
2
Between 97% and 98% of waste diverted from landfill and more than 90% of waste is recycled. Waste management plan in place (SWMP) and all existing site materials have been either recycled or reutilised as part of the new stadium construction process
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Water Efficiency
1
Recycling of water at USM Finch Farm and new kit partner Hummel uses ZEROH2O technology. All urinals within the stadium are waterless and those in the corporate areas are controlled by proximity sensors
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Sustainably sourced, vegan food available on concourse and in stadium lounges, vegan options available at all club sites, as well as Everton Free school and Everton in the Community offer sustainably-produced and vegan options
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Biodiversity
1
At USM Finch Farm, grounds are maintained to encourage wildlife with plans being developed to promote further biodiversity. Biodiversity initiatives and agreements for new stadium
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Education
1
Everton for Change group working group knowledge sharing, events, and workshops. Everton in the Community (EiTC) educational engagement
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
Everton for Change page on main club website and the team actively engages with fans through their website and various programmes
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10 = Chelsea
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
Environmental Policy displayed/publicly, available on the CFC website
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Clean Energy
1
Current electricity fuel mix includes 47% renewable electricity
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Energy Efficiency
2
All CFC properties managed by building management system, LED lights throughout all CFC properties
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Sustainability Transport
1
CFC operate subsidised coach travel and on occasions train travel, to reduce fans travelling by car to away matches; advertised for every away match excluding London matches
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Up to 15,000 non-branded reusable cups have replaced single-use plastic pint cups on match days, 2000 reusable cups provided for staff
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Waste Management
2
Waste management policy extends to and is consistent across all sites, 100% of waste is diverted from going directly to landfill. Successfully implemented waste segregation system across all sites
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Water Efficiency
2
Management system in place ranging from presence detection to foaming units. Rainwater collected in reservoir at Cobham training ground, smart flush toilets, sensor taps throughout the estate
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Plant based menus extended to stadium, training facility, academy and staff. Menus include vegan & veg options. Majority of menus (90%+) UK sourced and in season produce, 35% plant-based and plant-forward menu composition for non-match days
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Biodiversity
1
Maintain natural area at the training ground, trees/shrubs/lake, there is a sedum roof on the first team building, biodiversity is a top agenda point for future strategy
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Education
1
Football for the Future/Nike Education courses delivered at Stamford Bridge to 200 young people between the ages of 11 and 14, new education initiatives in progress
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
1
Environmental policy on website.
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10 = Leicester City
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Policy and Commitment
0
In the process of defining zero carbon implementation timetables, working towards joining UN Sports for Climate Action & actively engaging with consultants to put full sustainability strategy in place
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Clean Energy
2
All sites are supplied by 100% renewable energy. Club is investigating implementation of large scale Solar PV and other clean energy sources as well as battery storage
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Energy Efficiency
2
Centrally controlled Building Management System to monitor energy usage and implement changes to increase efficiency. ESOS2 Scheme involving full monitoring of energy usage is being followed
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Sustainability Transport
1
Club promotes travel by public transport and by cycle and on foot, bike racks provided, cycle to work scheme available for staff, planning for EV charging points at King Power Stadium and Belvoir Drive
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Policy in place for the reduction and removal of single use plastic, drinking fountains installed at stadium and training ground, reusable cup scheme at stadium and players and staff given reusable water bottles so single use plastic eliminated
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Waste Management
1
Zero-waste to landfill, recycling hub in process of being implemented at King Power Stadium but not operational yet, waste management policy in place
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Water Efficiency
1
Review of water efficiency strategy in progress, some pitch irrigation is fed from rainwater, water reclamation system on new pitch has saved / reused around 820,000 litres of water
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Concourse catering increased options including vegan pasty, vegetarian pie, All hospitality meals have vegetarian and vegan options, vegan and vegetarian options on offer daily and herb garden on site at Training Ground
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Biodiversity
2
Policy in place in the form of a Land Ecology Management Plan, dedicated landscapes team, planting of approximately 22,000 semi established trees, mature translocated trees & enhancement of biodiverse planting areas and grasslands
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Education
1
Outdoor learning sessions delivered to Leicestershire young people, to develop action plans LCitC hosted a training / awareness raising session for all staff
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
Part of Planet Super League for fan engagement; Leicester City fans won the PSL league in February 2021. LCitC are working with the Climate Coalition to deliver a programme promoting sustainability for young people
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12 = Brentford
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
No publicised policy, environmental policy in place for employees, BREEAM of environmental quality of stadium designs
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Clean Energy
0.5
Enhanced efficiency of new stadium rooftop photovoltaic installation, photovoltaics to be installed on the roof of Training Ground performance centre
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Energy Efficiency
2
New stadium has a comprehensive Building Management System, and a BREEAM certificate of Very Good, lighting sensors control lighting in the stadium based on occupancy and use of energy efficient lift system
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Sustainability Transport
2
Promote the use of public transport and extensive travel advice on the club’s website, a cycle-to-work scheme is in place for staff and bike racks available at the stadium, conduct regular fan transport mode surveys
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Reusable water bottles presented to all players and staff, paper straws and wooden cutlery used with SUP stirrers removed, disposable plates/bowls used are sustainably-sourced vegware
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Waste Management
2
Waste strategy for the stadium and zero waste to landfill. Dry Mixed Recycling available
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Water Efficiency
1
Use of low-flow fittings for WCs, wash hand basins, urinals, and showers, solenoid valves are linked to PIRs shut off the water to facilities that are un-occupied, water leak detection and monitoring
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Vegan option available throughout concourses and hospitality, vegan options available for staff/media, catering partner use locally sourced produce wherever possible
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Biodiversity
1
No policy in place. Ecology value of the new stadium site was increased through external planting. Partnership with Bees for Development promotes sustainable beekeeping to combat poverty, help people to build resilient livelihoods and care for nature
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Education
1
Conservation work through a school programme where a new beehive was installed. Via our Trust and their partners, we have teamed up to help collect plastic waste from the River Thames
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
Some sustainability initiatives publicised on club website. In November 2021, announced rolling over home kit for 2 seasons (2021/22 and 2022/23) for sustainability reasons.
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12 = Aston Villa
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Policy and Commitment
0
Club launched 'Claret, Blue and Green' which is the club's pledge to environmental sustainability, whilst not being a strategy or policy yet, it outlines some steps taken over the last 12 months
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Clean Energy
2
In July 2021 the club started with a new energy supplier for both the stadium and training ground, which includes Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) for electricity supply, guaranteeing that the carbon emissions rate for our electricity supply is zero (from a renewable wind source).
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Energy Efficiency
2
Building Management System (BMS) in place and upgraded in 2021 with new system installation, increased capacity now to make the whole training ground and stadium manageable on the BMS, with spare capacity, 90% of stadium and BMH building lighting is LED
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Sustainability Transport
2
8 EV charging points installed at the training ground, staff season ticket loan scheme available for public transport travel season tickets, Fan travel survey questionnaire in place (1 bonus point)
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Plastic bottles at the training ground replaced with reusable water bottles, water sold in cans to replace plastic bottles, re-usable cups imminently due to be trialled on match days
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Waste Management
1
7.5 Tonnes of carbon diverted from landfill through installation of two food digestors in main kitchens, recycling bins in all offices at stadium and training ground, and to be installed on all stadium concourses from May 2022
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Water Efficiency
1
All urinals controlled by automatic flush sensors
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Vegan food options at both the stadium and at the training ground for players and staff, club catering and conference partner Levy now have 25% of the match day menu being plant-based, minimum of 80 % of seasonal fruit and vegetables sourced from Great Britain
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Biodiversity
1
During the redevelopment of the academy and training ground there was a habitat creation programme, the club were gifted quarry land by HS2 to create a nature habitat, including tree and grass planting, felled trees and pond construction
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Education
1
The Aston Villa Foundation delivers environmental sustainability education sessions as part of its Premier League Primary Stars project, new Foundation allotment used primarily by Aston Villa Disability teams for respite and food awareness/ education programmes
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
'Claret, Blue and Green' environmental sustainability announced as website news Articles, the Foundation actively promotes the 'Planet Super League' initiative, engaging schools and young fans, the new 'Claret, Blue and Green' environmental sustainability pledge,
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14 = Burnley
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
Club Statement available on website
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Clean Energy
2
100% renewable energy at the stadium and training ground through renewable energy provider
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Energy Efficiency
1
Club is ESOS compliant and has a phased program of replacing older lighting with more efficient LED lighting, new lighting installations required to be LED
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Sustainability Transport
1
Accessible by train and bus and no matchday unreserved parking on stadium car parks. Bike racks, showers, and changing facility for staff and cycle to work scheme
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
Removed the supply and use of single use plastic water bottles at the training ground, removed the use of plastic carrier bags in the Clarets Store, hospitality have replaced single use plastic straws with biodegradable alternatives
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Waste Management
2
The club has a waste management strategy with less than 3% waste annually going to landfill. Plastics, cardboard and glass are separated at source, recycling bins at stadium & training ground, but not supporter facing
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Water Efficiency
1
Consumption reduction devices are fitted to all taps throughout the stadium and training ground, flow aerators fitted into all concourse and lounge toilet taps in approximately 50% of the stadium, 22% of stadium cisterns have currently been replaced with low-flow
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan and vegetarian options are available in hospitality areas and at the training ground, vegetarian options are available via concourse and fan zone outlets on a match day
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Biodiversity
1
No strategy in place, but regular surveys are undertaken to ensure that the activities of the club are not having a detrimental effect on these species, landscaping work is planned to ensure that species of plant and tree are used that are supportive to the habit
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Education
1
Burnley FC and Burnley FC in the Community will work together to support young people from our community in the delivery of the Premier League Inspires Challenge. In 2022 Burnley FC staff will have the opportunity to participate in sustainability awareness workshops
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
Club Statement available on website as a dropdown under 'Customer Charters and Policies', club has supported Burnley FC in the Community for Planet Super League competition, which Burnley FC fans won last season.
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15 = West Ham United
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
Environmental pledge on main club website
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Clean Energy
2
Electricity is supplied from 100% renewable sources (Sport Positive advised but not verified), new workforce entrance building will include 150 sqm of Solar panels
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Energy Efficiency
1
The stadium has a Building Management System, excellent BREEAM standard, investing in replacement of the majority of non-LED lights with LED
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Sustainability Transport
2
No parking available, public transport visibly advocated. Monitor's fan travel to games: This shows less than 1 in 8 people (12%) travel be car to watch matches. Provides cycle racks at various locations around the stadium
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
No reduction/removal policy, but plastic straws, stirrers & cutlery removed from operations & 15 water fountains installed across London Stadium to encourage refill. Reusable water bottles provided to staff.
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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
No water efficiency policy but 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 option available throughout hospitality and concessions at the Stadium, Vegan and vegetarian options available for all players and staff if they should require it
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Biodiversity
0
Club does not currently have activities relating to promoting biodiversity or protecting nature, however London Legacy Development Corporation, who own the stadium, undertake some efforts towards biodiversity
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Education
0
No information shared
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
2
Environment page on the main club website, engaged fans to join football fan engagement on the environmental via Planet Super League CUP26 competition, where achieved the best performing in the Premier League and fifth place overall
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15 = Crystal Palace
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Policy and Commitment
0.5
Developing strategies and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption as part of ESOS and SECR compliance. Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions of at least 35% incorporated into the final 2021 design of Club’s Academy
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Clean Energy
0
No clean energy supplied at present, future installation of solar power at Academy site
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Energy Efficiency
2
Building management system in place, all lights across all sites are being replaced with LED with the aim of becoming 100% LED operational
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Sustainability Transport
2
Public transport, walking and cycling advocated and no parking at stadium. Bicycle storage free onsite. The Club provides extremely competitively priced coach travel to the vast majority of away games as a sustainable option for our travelling supporters. Club carries out regular supporter travel surveys (at least once per season)
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
2
Single use plastic removal policy in place. All plastic cutlery replaced with wooden or non-plastic; paper straws used. Beer cups are now OXO-biodegradable. All food & hot drink containers are recyclable, and accompanying lids are OXO-Biodegradable
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Waste Management
1
Zero waste to landfill - waste management company does not use landfill. At all sites waste is separated into general, dry mixed recycling, glass, and grass so our waste management company can maximise recycling and sustainability opportunities
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Water Efficiency
1
Water efficiency policy in place, remote water readers monitor consumption, pitch condition monitoring systems and pitch irrigation systems to optimise water use at all sites
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
Vegan and plant-based food options are offered to fans in all areas of the stadium and are always made available to players
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Biodiversity
0.5
No biodiversity strategy, but 84 new trees have been planted at the Club’s Academy site to improve biodiversity
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Education
1
Palace For Life Foundation delivers the Planet Super League programme in local primary schools
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
No sustainability or environment page on website. Palace For Life Foundation delivers the Planet Super League programme to educate young people on sustainability and engages local families with environmentally friendly actions/ challenges
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15 = Watford
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Policy and Commitment
0
Working with expert consultancy to form relevant and ambitious targets and sustainability policy and Net Zero commitment by March 2022
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Clean Energy
2
Continued use of renewable electricity at all sites, at planning application stage for solar panel installation at training ground, looking at onsite production via CHP+ with utilisation of waste heat
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Energy Efficiency
1
ESOS and SECR complaint, although no BMS system across all sites, currently an estimated 70% of all lighting across sites is LED
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Sustainability Transport
1
Club continues to advocate Train, London Underground and Overground above driving, 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
No single use plastic pint cups used with implementation of reusable cups since Nov 2019, single use plastic cutlery eliminated for wooden alternative and paper straws
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Waste Management
1
Zero waste to landfill but no waste management policy in place as yet, collaboration with catering & waste partners to split and reduce waste and recycling of all waste streams
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Water Efficiency
1
Monitored and balanced use of water borehole at training ground, investigating rain water harvesting systems
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
All food sold at stadium sustainably sourced with vegan options available at kiosks and hospitality, training ground vegan options available
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Biodiversity
1
Multiple projects delivered via clubs community trust NCS and PL Inspires programmes, i.e. creating garden space in Adeyfield Academy Academy to increase access to green spaces for students, wildlife and insects
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Education
1
Education on topics of global warming, sustainability, recycling etc delivered to primary and secondary schools via community trust programme
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
Social media posts broadcasted promoting reusable plastic cup use with large displays behind cup return bins at stadium, club sustainability page at design stage, go-live March 2022
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18 = Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Policy and Commitment
0
No information provided
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Clean Energy
2
All sites are supplied by 100% renewable energy
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Energy Efficiency
2
Many areas have Building Management Systems, as well as a comprehensive metering system, Energy Champion in each department to help control energy usage in each area of the business, LED lighting and energy efficient boilers
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Sustainability Transport
2
No unreserved parking is available at Molineux and public transport options advised and encouraged, incentive to use buses with a discounted rate for match day, fan travel survey undertaken
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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, reusable cups introduced in some concourses, intention to roll out to all
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Waste Management
0.5
85% of all the club’s waste is recycled by our waste management company
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Water Efficiency
1
Water controls on all of our urinals and we have water saving devices on all of the toilet cisterns
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Plant based food available across all sites. Vegan sausage roll available at stadium, endeavour to order local seasonal food to reduce carbon footprint
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Biodiversity
0
No information provided
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Education
0
No information provided
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0
No sustainability or environment page on website
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18 = Leeds United
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Policy and Commitment
0
Leeds United is implementing a sustainability strategy and policy (not in place yet)
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Clean Energy
2
100% green energy on all sites (Sport Positive advised but not verified)
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Energy Efficiency
2
Building management system in place on all our premises, decreased consumption in heating, lighting & electrical equipment remotely controlled, LED lighting (inc. floodlights) & high-efficiency building services systems in place at Stadium and Academy
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Sustainability Transport
1
Stadium promoted as ‘Public Transport Destination’; shuttle bus links, good pedestrian connections, regular transport updates. Driving not advised. There are secure bike racks at Elland Road
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
The introduction of reusable cups at Elland Road, water bottle refill stations in staff areas and training ground, for away games, first-team players are served food in reusable containers with metal cutlery and linen napkins
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Waste Management
1
Less than 5% of waste to landfill, but not waste management policy advised of, to further maximise the food waste going for Green Energy, LUFC have 30 x 240 Litre Wheeled Bins
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Water Efficiency
1
A water audit report has been completed and water efficiency policy in place (not advised if this extends to all club owned sites)
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
1
On the concourse, there are locally-sourced and vegetarian options and a vegan option is now available, locally-sourced catering including cheese, meat, fish and vegetables, sponsorship deal with No Meat Company - rolls etc.
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Biodiversity
1
Created an area with wild flowers, trees and bug hotel
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Education
0
No information provided
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0.5
The club has published sustainability news in the last 6 months re: launch of resuable cups in September 2021
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20 = Newcastle United
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Policy and Commitment
0
Policy not yet in place and no externally publicised emissions reduction target
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Clean Energy
1
Solar generation installed at training park and combined heat and power (CHP) at the stadium supplying a base load 24 hours a day increasing the amount of energy by renewable source to above 40%, some CHP at training park
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Energy Efficiency
2
Fully ESOS compliant, 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
Advocates public transport, cycling and park and ride. Club contributes to 'Magpie Mover' scheme; helps with cheaper tickets on match days to help more people use public transport
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Single Use Plastic Reduction or Removal
1
No policy but wooden cutlery, paper straws, all food packaging is plastic free, the Training Ground and Academy have no plastic on site anymore
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Waste Management
1
The club has an overall waste management program in place, separate food waste and grass waste that extends to all sites. NUFC work with waste partner to implement mixed recycling throughout the stadium
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Water Efficiency
2
Water efficiency programme in place, external provider use software to monitor water usage weekly and reports any discrepancies Water recycling systems in place and water sourced from borehole at training grounds
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Plant Based Low Carbon Food
2
Plant based options available across all club sites every day. Vegan options available across concourse; thai red curry vegan pasty, tomato soup, chips
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Biodiversity
0
Biodiversity policy/strategy in progress
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Education
0
Education/training programme development in progress
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Comms Engagement on Sustainability
0
No sustainability page on main club website, nor news shared via media channels. No efforts to engage fans towards positive behavioural change that reduces environmental impact in their own lives
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- 18 = Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 15 = Watford
- 15 = Crystal Palace
- 15 = West Ham United
- 14 = Burnley
- 12 = Aston Villa
- 12 = Brentford
- 10 = Leicester City
- 10 = Chelsea
- 9 = Everton
- 7 = Norwich City
- 7 = Brighton & Hove Albion
- 5 = Manchester United
- 5 = Arsenal
- 3 = Southampton
- 3 = Manchester City
- 1 = Tottenham Hotspur
- 1 = Liverpool