Gym
Gym Group PLC, commonly known as The Gym, is a leading fitness provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2007, The Gym has rapidly expanded its presence across the UK, offering affordable and flexible gym memberships to a diverse clientele. Specialising in 24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities, The Gym distinguishes itself with a no-frills approach that prioritises accessibility and convenience. With over 180 locations nationwide, it has become a prominent player in the health and fitness industry, catering to both casual gym-goers and dedicated fitness enthusiasts. Notable achievements include a significant increase in membership numbers and recognition for its innovative approach to fitness. The Gym continues to set industry standards, making fitness more accessible to everyone.
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Gym's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, The Gym Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 60,673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were around 54,899,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,884,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 8,701,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 53,899,000 kg CO2e. The Gym Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per gym by 2030. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, with a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per gym by the same year. The Gym Group has also committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 23.25% in 2019 to 100% by 2030, and ensuring that 25% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2028. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,267,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,023,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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