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Sustainability at Tottenham Hotspur: A Whole-Club Transformation

At the ESSMA Summit in London, Tottenham Hotspur offered a detailed look into how sustainability has become embedded across every layer of the club’s operations. Rather than treating sustainability as a stand-alone project, the club has integrated environmental performance into its strategic planning, procurement structures, matchday operations and long-term facility management.

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The presentation highlighted the significant progress the club has already achieved: a 37% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, industry-leading energy performance at its stadium, and full alignment with the UN’s climate and biodiversity frameworks. Yet the most compelling part of Tottenham’s approach is how it tackles the far more complex challenge of Scope 3 emissions, especially those linked to food, beverage and procurement activities.

Through a data-driven partnership with Levy UK, the club is redesigning matchday menus using lifecycle assessments, lowering carbon impact without compromising fan enjoyment. Innovations such as carbon-rated menus, low-impact burger recipes and seaweed-based packaging are already reducing emissions at scale — while also helping shape supporter awareness.

Tottenham also shared insights into its work under ISO 20121, ensuring that sustainability is integrated into all events hosted at the stadium, from Premier League matches to concerts and international boxing events.

This article only scratches the surface of Tottenham’s comprehensive sustainability framework.

? ESSMA Members can read the full in-depth article and access Marcus Parry’s complete presentation on our Publications Page.