Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Water Efficiency
• Energy Efficiency
• Carbon Intensity
• Environmental Management System
• Human Rights
• Labor Rights
• Community Engagement
• Accessibility
• Inclusion
• Governance
• Economics
• Health and Safety
• Circular Economy
• Waste Management

Environmental Achievements

• Tórsvøllur Stadium uses LED floodlights and geothermal energy.
• Stade de Nice uses water collection, geothermal pumps, photovoltaic panels, and natural ventilation.
• Skagerak Arena uses solar panels and battery storage for renewable energy.
• RCDE Stadium uses waterless urinals, saving millions of liters of water annually.
• Johan Cruijff ArenA uses a large energy storage facility and renewable energy sources.

Social Achievements

• Stuttgart Arena has an anti-racism plan and a high percentage of female employees.
• Wembley Stadium has a code of conduct and a reporting mechanism for antisocial behavior.

Governance Achievements

• UEFA's sustainability strategy aligns with international frameworks and standards.
• RCDE Stadium generates income from solar panels.
• Johan Cruijff ArenA is a multipurpose venue hosting various events.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy and water consumption in stadiums.
• Waste management challenges.
• Balancing sustainability with economic viability.
• Crowd management and safety concerns.
• Reducing reliance on private vehicles.
• Minimizing the environmental impact of construction materials.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing passive and active sustainable design measures.
• Using renewable energy sources.
• Optimizing water usage through rainwater harvesting and efficient appliances.
• Promoting the circular economy and waste reduction.
• Encouraging the use of public transport.
• Using recycled and sustainable construction materials.
• Implementing smart technologies for energy and water management.
• Developing comprehensive crowd management plans.
• Establishing clear sustainability goals and monitoring progress through audits.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Commitment to human and labor rights
• Use of locally sourced materials
• Use of recycled and sustainable materials
• Sustainability certifications

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Life Cycle Assessment, EU Product Environmental Footprint, EU Organisation Environmental Footprint, Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Global ESG Benchmark for Real Estate (GRESB), Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI), UNFCCC’s Climate Neutral Now, UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, UN Race to Zero campaign, UN Football for the Goals, European Green Deal, UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), England’s National Planning Policy Framework, BREEAM, LEED

Certifications: Fair Play For Planet, FIFA Quality, FIFA Quality Pro, Alliance for Water Stewardship

Third-party Assurance: DEKRA Assurance Services GmbH

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Action
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Circular Economy
• Rights Protection
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Health and Well-being
• Solidarity
• Good Governance
• Risk Management
• Procurement
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Education
• Communications

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced the tournament’s carbon footprint by providing several public transport options for fans and workforce, adopting green initiatives across all 10 venues, minimising the participating teams’ impact, moving away from offsetting and investing in value chain mitigation, creating a dedicated Climate Fund that supported grassroots climate projects across Germany.
• 75% reduction in the number of flights compared to EURO 2016
• 0% waste to landfill
• 36% waste reduction compared with EURO 2016
• 4.8m drinks served in reusable cups avoiding single-use plastic
• 100% of stadiums operated with renewable energy

Social Achievements

• Enhanced stadium services allowed over 10,000 disabled fans to feel the energy of live matches
• Protected the rights, safety, and dignity of all fans, players, and staff. Match observers and rapid response teams tackled discrimination on the ground, while our online abuse program actioned 91% of harmful posts, creating safer digital spaces.
• 5.4bn people reached through the #FootbALL campaign
• 100% of matches covered with audio-descriptive commentary (ADC)

Governance Achievements

• Conducted a human rights risk analysis, signed and published a human rights declaration and sustainability criteria were embedded in procurement regulations.
• Engaged with stakeholders across all levels, including sponsors, host cities and our workforce.
• EURO 2024 underwent an external verification process for sustainability performance, led by DEKRA, in which it achieved the highest possible rating across 53 ESG criteria, including carbon emissions and inclusivity metrics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant footprint of hosting a global event
• Travel and transport accounting for a large percentage of emissions
• Potential for human rights issues

Mitigation Strategies

• Targeted investments to reduce environmental impact
• Smart mobility initiatives (public transport, discounted train tickets, low-emission fleets)
• Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use
• Regional clusters for group stage match schedule
• Human Rights Risk Assessment and Human Rights Declaration
• Accessible grievance reporting mechanism

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of suppliers were required to sign a Supplier Code

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainability criteria incorporated into procurement regulations, prioritising local sourcing, adherence to Germany’s supply chain due diligence act (LkSG)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: DEKRA

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Reusable cups

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed