PureGym sustainability score: 35/100

PureGym reports Scope 1 (3,217t) and Scope 2 (12,858t) for FY23 globally via Carbon Responsible, aligned with SECR. Reporting expanded from UK-only to global in 2023. However, no third-party verification, only group-level breakdown without per-facility detail.

Only two minor Scope 3 categories reported: fuel and energy-related (276t) and upstream transport (246t), totalling 3% of emissions. Major categories—purchased goods, capital goods, employee commuting, member travel—entirely excluded. For 600+ gyms with significant capex, unreported Scope 3 likely multiples of reported figure.

Absolute emissions rose from 14,833t (2022 UK-only) to 16,597t (2023 global) despite rapid expansion. PureGym claims 20% intensity reduction per member visit and 12% per gym, but total physical emissions increasing. No absolute reduction target; plans for 60–70 new gyms annually.

LED lighting upgrades, HVAC controls, and temperature optimisation achieved 21% UK electricity and 14% gas reduction. Solar installation planned at select sites. No renewable energy procurement, green tariff, PPA, or RE100 membership. No stated renewable percentage.

Zero biodiversity or nature policy, TNFD disclosure, or impact assessment. Supply chain (gym equipment, fit-outs, construction) has unaddressed nature dependencies. No public nature risk communication despite 600+ sites and 50+ annual construction projects.

Waste management listed as a focus area alongside energy and water. No quantified waste data, recycling rates, circularity targets, or supplier sustainability requirements disclosed. 50+ new site fit-outs annually with no material throughput visibility.

Water reduction identified as a focus area. No quantified water consumption data, reduction targets, or management programme details. 600+ facilities with millions of visits annually; shower use is moderate but completely unmonitored.

Science-based targets promised by 2026; carbon neutral and net zero commitments not formalised. No SBTi registration, no 2030/2050 targets. Energy efficiency has informal ~20% intensity target per location but no absolute emissions reduction target.

Dedicated senior sustainability resource and quarterly Risk and Sustainability Action Team established. Emissions reported in annual report under SECR; Carbon Responsible engaged as consultant. No standalone sustainability report, no TCFD/CSRD, no CDP submission. Privately held with limited accountability mechanisms.

No greenwashing claims, regulatory fines, climate lawsuits, or environmental controversies found. No climate lobbying activity tracked. Minor concern: intensity improvements promoted while absolute emissions rise could mislead, though no regulatory action taken.