UEFA Launches Carbon Footprint Calculator for Clubs in Europe

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) stated that the "new carbon footprint calculator will be a leading tool in helping clubs reduce their environmental impact." The calculator, launched at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Wednesday and available to all European clubs, will assess carbon emissions from various football-related areas such as travel, purchased goods, facilities, and logistics services. UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister said in a statement: "The UEFA carbon footprint calculator embodies our ambition to demonstrate that football can be part of the solution in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions." She added: "By providing stakeholders with tools and guidance, we are facilitating collective action towards a more sustainable future for our sport and our planet." Developing the calculator, specifically designed for the football industry and based on greenhouse gas protocols, took two years and involved a collaborative effort with over 20 football organizations alongside external consultants.