The UEFA Carbon Footprint Calculator has been introduced, allowing football organisations to assess their carbon emissions.
The Carbon Footprint Calculator was launched at Emirates Stadium in London, with the aim of empowering member associations, clubs and leagues to become active drivers of change.
Based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and with the methodology validated by a third party, the UEFA Carbon Footprint Calculator is the result of a collaborative effort spanning two years, engaging two dozen football organisations and external advisors. It enables football organisations to comprehensively assess and understand their carbon emissions, with a focus on football-specific areas such as mobility, purchased goods and services, facilities and logistics.
Laura McAllister, UEFA vice-president, said:
The UEFA Carbon Footprint Calculator embodies our ambition to showcase that football can be part of the solution in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. By providing stakeholders with the tools and guidance, we are facilitating collective action towards a more sustainable future for our sport and the planet. Together, we can demonstrate to governments, investors, fans, and commercial partners that football is committed to addressing climate change in a unified and strategic manner.
In addition to the calculator, UEFA has also produced a user guide, tutorial videos and a full methodology document to support users at every step of their sustainability journey. By offering these resources, UEFA aims to promote transparency, consistency and comparability in carbon reporting across the football ecosystem.
