Chelsea

Clean/Renewable Energy

• Not currently
• Looking to switch to sustainable energy suppliers when current energy provider agreement expires
• Note: Chelsea FC used 1887 tonnes of CO2 less last year (2018) compared to previous years

Energy Efficiency

• Building management system to control lighting, heating and air conditioning at both Stamford Bridge and Cobham, ensuring that equipment works to the optimum and is only used when required, reducing energy usage. Buildings are installed with movement sensors which automatically switch lights on/off
• At Cobham, to maintain constant temperatures, the buildings have been installed with a brown roof and brass classing. This level of insulation helps to maintain air tightness and minimise heat loss. We have also installed a system that monitors direct sunlight, which automatically operates the internal blinds to help maintain internal temperatures and minimise solar heat gains
• Timing devices have also been installed to drinks fridges to limit the amount of energy they use
• Training facility meets ‘excellent’ BREEAM standard, building energy management system in place
• LED lighting with proximity sensors managed centrally, waste heat is reutilised (heat recovery coils)
• Increased the use of LED lighting and used 10% less gas last year (2018) due to optimising the systems on site

Sustainable Transport

• Loan system if needed to allow staff to buy bicycles for their commute
• Staff encouraged to use public transport (discounted travel)
• For certain away games the club provides coach and train travel to encourage less car usage. For fans using private cars, Chelsea has also introduced a scheme for fans to share cars to home and away matches. (pre-COVID)
• London Underground, train, buses, cycling and river boat advocated
• Bicycle storage area available for supporters wishing to cycle to the stadium
• Supporters are strongly advised not to drive to Stadium.

Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal

• Working with waste provider to separate all waste once fans return hopefully in the 21-22 season
• Worked with Sky and Premier League on the plastic reduction via reusable beer cups preventing 250,000 plastic single use cups going in to the waste system
• Working with suppliers and partners on reducing plastic waste
• Biodegradable plastic bags

Waste Management

• About to launch new waste management system that will separate waste at source and minimise general waste that will be sent to the waste to energy plant – put on hold due to pandemic, will relaunch when fans return
• 100% of waste is recycled at Stamford Bridge and Cobham (2010)
• About to launch new waste management system that will separate waste at source and minimise general waste that will be sent to the waste to energy plant

Water Use

• To reduce water usage, a management system has been introduced ranging from presence detection to foaming units
• All urinals across both Cobham and Stamford Bridge are also operated via smart flush systems that ensure that water is used as and when required
• Sensor taps installed throughout the estate
• Rainwater collected in reservoir at Cobham training ground, smart flush toilets
• Continue to look for better ways to reduce water usage across both Cobham and Stamford Bridge

Plant based/low carbon food

• Vegan food at stadium, but not currently offered at training facility or other operations
• CFC Express pre-order menu provides GA supporters with the largest vegetarian and Vegan options, with 15 options in total
• CFC advise they are the first PL club to launch a fully vegan kiosk – opened in the West Lower with supporters able to pre-order the Vegan products around the stadium (via the club F&B app)
• New menus include an increased number of vegan, vegetarian and healthy options
• CFC work with catering partner to ensure that where possible seasonal ingredients are sourced from regional and UK providers
• All menus include plant based options including a vegan menu that is offered across the stadium on match days

Communication/Engagement

• Environmental Policy page on the website: https://www.chelseafc.com/en/about-chelsea/about-the-club/environmental-policy-
• No sustainability or environment page but some information available on club’s news articles
• Sustainability document (and partner documents) containing this information are available to existing and potential club partners, clients and staff.

Additional information

• Procurement has a tangible role at Chelsea to ensure our buying decisions focus upon sustainability and environmental impact.
• Our revised procurement process ensures that all buying decisions relating to products and services include sustainability as a decision criteria where applicable.
• We endeavour to ensure that all our current and future suppliers comply with our sustainability and environmental guidelines and vision.
• Chelsea Football Club has a Sustainability group which is comprised of colleagues from all areas of the business with the goal of working together to identify areas where the club can reduce impact on the environment and reduce carbon emissions through collaborative working

Information sourced directly from Chelsea FC staff, website and third party websites
Information updated January 23rd 2021