- Decreased female representation among senior leaders (down 4.2 percentage points to 30.9%).
- Mean ethnicity pay gap increased to 22.7% (up 7.9 percentage points from 2022).
- Scope 3 emissions (67% of total emissions) require engagement with the extended value chain.
- Potential for increased supply chain costs due to climate change.
- Potential for flooding and water stress due to climate change.
- Potential for increased cooling requirements due to high temperatures.
The Gym Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Gym Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 32.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 21.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
32.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (where we control energy purchase)
of total energy
Waste
816 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
52.3M kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 21.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved net-zero target validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the first gym business globally to do so.
- Reduced general and mixed recycling waste by 23% despite estate growth.
- Improved landfill diversion from 95% to 97% (100% from September to December 2023).
- Replaced legacy shower heads with low-volume units, potentially saving over half a million liters of water a week.
- Installed voltage optimization in 10 gyms, delivering an 8% reduction in electricity consumption on average.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% per gym by 2030
- 25% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2028
- 40% female senior leaders by 2025
- Achieve and maintain a minimum of 60% internal progression rate by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97% per gym by 2045
- 50/50 gender balance by 2030
- 20% leaders of ethnically diverse origin by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Good health and wellbeingEquality, diversity & inclusionGood jobs and quality educationResponsibility to the environment