Climate Change Data

Science in Sport plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010-12 to 2013-03)

Reporting Period: 2010-12 to 2013-03

Environmental Metrics

Social Achievements

  • Awarded Tesco 2013 Healthcare Category Supplier of the Year

Governance Achievements

  • Intends to comply with the UK Corporate Governance Code
  • Established audit, remuneration and nomination committees

Environmental Challenges

  • Reliance on key customers (top 10 account for 65% of revenue)
  • Risk of faulty or contaminated products
  • Reliance on brand ambassadors and elite athletes
  • Risk of banned substances in products
  • Substantial revenue from UK sales (87% in 2013)
  • Potential disruption from demerger
  • Increased costs after demerger
  • Operational risks at Nelson Facility (potential subsidence)
  • Potential future legislative restrictions
  • Reliance on key personnel
  • VAT liability on sports nutrition products
  • Risks associated with overseas expansion
  • Risks associated with future acquisitions
  • Competition from larger companies
  • Commodity pricing risk
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expand retail outlets and e-commerce sales
  • Control measures and systems for safety and quality
  • Associate with athletes of high integrity
  • Stringent banned substance regime
  • Explore international markets
  • Develop own support functions
  • Identify alternative manufacturing facilities
  • Monitor competitor advertising
  • Develop strategies to manage non-climate risks
  • Invest in marketing, sales, and direct selling
  • Develop and implement its own support functions

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Tesco 2013 Healthcare Category Supplier of the Year