AFC Bournemouth scores 31/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.
That places AFC Bournemouth joint 439th of 634 companies scored, and joint 7th of 20 in Professional Sports Clubs.
AFC Bournemouth has published statutory carbon emissions data showing a 21% year-on-year reduction, backed by renewable energy certification and on-site solar. Critical gaps: no Scope 3 supply chain data, no net-zero target, no biodiversity assessment, and unverified waste metrics. Transparency exists but lacks depth.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Emissions Trajectory (8/10, 6/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Targets & Commitments (2/10, 3/10).
11 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.
“net greenhouse gas emissions to be 720,000 tonnes (2023: 911,000 tonnes)”
“AFC BOURNEMOUTH LIMITED - Free company information from Companies House including filing history, accounts”
“Develop a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dataset (scope 1, 2 and 3) by the end of Season 2025/26”
“Some clubs have seen minimal changes in their emissions (Bournemouth -4%”
“642 solar panels installed across the main roof and pitch maintenance building of the training ground”
“Lead by example in the football industry on climate and ecological responsibility”
“AFC Bournemouth has been tackling plastic waste since the 2018-19 season by introducing reusable cups”
“The area between the Site and the River Stour to the east is a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace”
“The SBTi's Target Dashboard lists companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets”
“The Asterisk was unable to confirm whether AFC Bournemouth... have a designated employee in place that handles environmental matters”
“InfluenceMap identified leading companies from its universe of 500+ companies (and 250+ industry associations)”
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Where AFC Bournemouth sits among professional sports clubs peers.
Among the 20 major professional sports clubs brands we've scored, AFC Bournemouth is tied =7th of 20, with 2 others.
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AFC Bournemouth Football Club is a professional football club competing in the English Premier League, based in Bournemouth, England. Founded in 1899, the club operates Vitality Stadium and a training facility at Canford. As a mid-sized Premier League club, it generates moderate operational emissions from energy, transport, and stadium operations.
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