- Significant footprint of hosting a global event
- Travel and transport accounting for a large percentage of emissions
- Potential for human rights issues
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 68.0K tonnes of CO2e. 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
68.0K tonnes of CO2e
2024
Renewable Energy
100% of power used in the IBC came from the grid. All 10 stadiums powered by renewable electricity
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.0K tonnes of CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced the tournament’s carbon footprint by providing several public transport options for fans and workforce, adopting green initiatives across all 10 venues, minimising the participating teams’ impact, moving away from offsetting and investing in value chain mitigation, creating a dedicated Climate Fund that supported grassroots climate projects across Germany.
- 75% reduction in the number of flights compared to EURO 2016
- 0% waste to landfill
- 36% waste reduction compared with EURO 2016
- 4.8m drinks served in reusable cups avoiding single-use plastic
- 100% of stadiums operated with renewable energy
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionSustainable InfrastructureCircular EconomyRights ProtectionDiversity and InclusionHealth and Well-beingSolidarityGood GovernanceRisk ManagementProcurementTransparencyAccountabilityEducationCommunications