Policy and Commitment
- The club has a reference to environmental sustainability within its supporter charter. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/DCFC_Supporter Charter_.pdf
- Is an EFL Green Clubs member. https://www.efl.com/-more/efl-green-clubs/
Clean/Renewable Energy
- In 2013, the club installed carbon-neutral biomass heating at Pride Park. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2013/04/carbon-neutral-heating-at-pride-park
Energy Efficiency
- Recent projects have included:
- Insulation installation.
- Lighting changes and efficiencies.
- Replacing hand dryers with more efficient models.
- Improvements to its building management system. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/DCFC_Supporter Charter_.pdf
- Replacing boilers with models that reduce gas consumption. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/DCFC_Supporter Charter_.pdf
Sustainable Transport
- Implemented a Matchday Travel Plan and encourages supporters to travel by public or other transport and avoid travelling by car if possible. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/matchday-travel-2
- Public transport (bus and rail), car sharing, walking and cycling to Pride Park is promoted on the club’s website. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/matchday-travel-2
- On the website, the club lists the environmental benefits of car sharing. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/matchday-travel-2
Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal
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Waste Management
- Has recycling facilities around Pride Park Stadium. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/Derby%20County%20Supporter%20Charter%20201819.pdf
Water Efficiency
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Plant based/low carbon food
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Biodiversity
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Education
- Derby County’s Community Trust has been part of the Premier League and Sky Ocean Rescue’s #PassOnPlastic scheme which has seen the club teach schoolchildren about the changes everyone can make to support the planet. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2020/01/green-for-go-utilita-sponsors-derby-10ks-plant-based-water-bottles
Communication and Engagement
- Participates in Planet League competitions. https://planetleague.co.uk/teams
- Participates in the Pledgeball League to see which team’s fans can save the most carbon emissions. https://www.pledgeball.org
- Promoted the launch of EFL Green Clubs on its website. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2021/10/efl-launch-league-wide-initiative-to-support-clubs-on-environmental-journey
- Raised awareness of Rob Green and Dean Windass’ promotion of football fans using smart meters at home. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2021/05/save-like-a-pro-with-the-efl-and-smart-energy-gb
Additional information
Information sourced directly from Derby County website and third party websites
Information updated 07 March, 2023.
