Policy and Commitment
- The club is planning to become the first EFL club to achieve B Corp certification status. B Corporation Certification is given to for-profit organisations who achieve at least a minimum score (80 out of 200) against a set of social and environmental standards. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/february/a-ground-breaking-plan-for-b-corp-certification/
Clean/Renewable Energy
- In July 2020, Elco Group commenced work at AFC Wimbledon’s stadium for a 125kWp array (solar panels) that will produce 120,000kWh’s of clean energy for the stadium. https://twitter.com/elco_group_ltd/status/1285962825396092928
Energy Efficiency
- AFC Wimbledon has two 25 metre masts that provide LED lighting at the stadium. https://www.midstreamlighting.com/the-lights-come-on-at-afc-wimbledons-new-home-thanks-to-midstream/
Sustainable Transport
- Public transport (train, tube and bus) travel to the Cherry Red Records Stadium is advocated on the club’s website. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/club/new-stadium/
- A ‘Cycle Store’ at the Cherry Red Records Stadium enables fans to cycle to home matches. Located behind the Ry Stand, fans can leave their bike at the Cycle store where there is a steward. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/club/new-stadium/
Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal
- Introduced a reusable pint cup scheme to replace all single-use plastic pint cups around the stadium. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2021/september/reusable-cup-scheme/
- Reusable cup bins are positioned around the bar and drinking areas at the stadium. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2021/september/reusable-cup-scheme/
- AFC Wimbledon’s 22/23 home, away and third kits use hummel’s ECO8 technology, meaning each shirt is manufactured from high-performing polyester produced from up to eight recycled plastic bottles. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/july/home-kit-revealed/ https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/july/away-and-third-kits-unveiled/
- Switched to biodegradable bags from standard plastic bags for the club shop. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2019/january/afc-wimbledon-partners-with-charity-working-to-make-merton-more-sustainable/
Waste Management
- AFC Wimbledon’s away kit will be retained for two seasons and the club will switch to its third kit for the 2023/24 campaign. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/july/away-and-third-kits-unveiled/
Water Efficiency
- The club’s home, away and third kits feature hummel’s ZEROH2O dry-dye technology, a ground-breaking process that ensures there is zero water consumption, zero wastewater and a 50 percent reduction in energy consumption during the dying phase of production. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/july/home-kit-revealed/ https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/july/away-and-third-kits-unveiled/
Plant based/low carbon food
- AFC Wimbledon’s Food Park behind the Movers Stand offers a vegetable pie (via MYPIE), margherita (v) / vegetarian (v) / vegan (v) and buffalo (v) pizzas (via Dough Shack) and Naked Chips. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/march/matchday-guide-heading-for-a-sell-out/
Biodiversity
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Education
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The AFC Wimbledon Schools Programme includes an environmental impact workshop. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e4169716545fb14fe2c2174/t/5eff33e401870f76cb97964d/1593783279139/AFC+Wimbledon+Foundation+Brochure.pdf
Communication and Engagement
- In July 2022 for the club’s ‘Wombles Day’, organisers WiSH (Wimbledon in Sporting History) with the help of Dons Local Action Group arranged a community litter pick and recycling initiative. https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2022/july/recapture-that-womble-spirit-on-saturday/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWombles%20Day%E2%80%9D%20at%20the%20stadium,Cholet%20and%20Haydon%20the%20Womble
Additional information
Information sourced directly from AFC Wimbledon website and third party websites
Information updated 07 March, 2023.
