Climate Change Data

Manchester United plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-06-30)

Reporting Period: 2022-06-30

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved the Carbon Trust Standard
  • Achieved the Gold Standard in Green Tourism Business Certification
  • Offset carbon emissions from pre-season tour through investment in reforestation

Social Achievements

  • Launched SEE RED campaign to confront racism and discrimination
  • Renewed strategic partnership with LGBTQ+ equality charity Stonewall
  • Increased female representation in Executive Leadership to 25%
  • Manchester United Foundation impacted the lives of over 75,000 young people

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on revenue streams
  • Competition for talented players and staff
  • Cyber-attacks and data breaches
  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition in football and commercial markets
  • Piracy and illegal live streaming
  • Changes in consumer viewing habits
  • Climate change and extreme weather
  • Managing growth
  • Non-compliance with health and safety legislation
  • Intellectual property infringement
  • Data privacy and security regulations
  • UK's departure from the European Union
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing further controls and preventative actions to strengthen IT systems against cyber-attacks
  • Investing in team, facilities, and brand-enhancing initiatives
  • Expanding sponsorship portfolio
  • Developing retail, merchandising, apparel & product licensing business
  • Exploiting digital media opportunities
  • Enhancing reach and distribution of broadcasting rights
  • Diversifying revenue and improving margins
  • Implementing health and safety operational policies and procedures
  • Taking enforcement action against intellectual property infringers
  • Investing resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards
  • Managing cash flow interest rate risk using interest rate swaps
  • Hedging US dollar commercial revenue exposure

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather conditions causing property damage or interrupting matchday operations
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Carbon Trust Standard, Gold Standard in Green Tourism Business Certification, ISO 45001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed