CSR: Liverpool and Tottenham, the top Premier League clubs in terms of environmental sustainability

Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC are the two Premier League clubs most committed to the environment and sustainable development, according to the third edition of the Environmental Sustainability Matrix, a league table published by the British agency Sport Positive on 01/02/2022. The London club thus takes the top spot for the third consecutive year, while Liverpool were placed 7^th in the 2020 edition.

The ranking is based on eleven criteria, each of which is worth up to two points: policy and commitment, clean energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, single-use plastic removal or reduction, waste management, water efficiency, plant-based/low carbon food, communication and engagement on sustainability, biodiversity and education (see key available to download). Two bonus points can be awarded to clubs whose efforts in environmental responsibility are internationally certified, and who assess the percentage of fans using sustainable transport to get to the stadium on matchdays.

Liverpool and Tottenham were awarded 23 points (out of 24), ahead of Manchester City FC and…