The club recently launched All Green All Leeds, our approach to environmental sustainability. The first strategic pillar focuses on adapting the club’s operations to reduce environmental impact, with the aim of becoming net zero by 2040.
This brings together the work already taking place across Elland Road, Thorp Arch and the club’s wider activities to improve energy efficiency, manage resources responsibly and support nature.
Embedding sustainability across the club
Leeds United has taken a number of steps in recent years to strengthen its environmental approach.
By being part of the Premier League Club Sustainability Working Group and meeting the collective environmental commitments, we are contributing to the league-wide effort for positive impact.
Last season, the club achieved the Bronze Award in the EFL’s Green Clubs scheme, recognising progress across areas including energy, waste, water and biodiversity.
Reducing energy and fuel emissions
We have implemented a number of energy saving measures across our sites, including intelligently controlled energy use, a systematic LED lighting upgrade, several large gas kitchen appliances upgraded to electric ‘A’ rated, and controlling heating and ventilation instantly following the installation of a new Building Management System.
In line with ESOS scheme requirements, an energy assessment and savings scheme, we have established a list of further energy efficiency measures that we plan to implement over the coming years across Elland Road and Thorp Arch.
Since July 2024, the club has been supplied with 100% renewable electricity backed by certificates of renewable energy guarantees of origin.
Transport is another focus area - the club fleet includes electric and hybrid vehicles, supported by EV charging points installed for staff and customers, while our Flexible Working Policy reduces commuter travel.
We are also in the process of electrifying our grounds equipment to reduce the consumption of fuel, with electric handmowers being introduced for Elland Road and Thorp Arch pitches.
Improving resource efficiency
Work is also underway to reduce waste and manage resources more effectively.
Waste across club sites is segregated into multiple recycling streams, helping increase recycling and improve monitoring. Food waste is collected and recycled through anaerobic digestion, while our green waste is composted. Over 95% of our waste is reused, recycled or sent to an energy-from-waste facility to generate electricity and heat.
Water use is tracked across facilities to help identify opportunities to reduce consumption.
Sustainable catering and food waste reduction
The club’s catering operations are also contributing to sustainability efforts.
Initiatives include:
Local food suppliers, supporting regional businesses
Compostable or reusable cups in use across the stadium
Reduced plastic packaging
Food waste collection
Used cooking oil collected and recycled into biofuel.
We have used a specially designed Green Matchday menu in hospitality areas, and at Thorp Arch, the player canteen also benefits from an on-site herb garden, providing fresh ingredients for the kitchen.
Supporting the environment at Thorp Arch
Wider environmental improvements are in place at the club’s training ground, including an irrigation pond that stores and reuses water from the training pitches, reducing reliance on mains water.
The site also includes wildflower areas, a bug hotel and a herb garden, helping support pollinators and local wildlife.
Building on strong foundations
These initiatives provide a strong foundation for All Green, All Leeds.
By bringing this work together under a clear strategy, the club can continue reducing its environmental impact while working towards its net zero ambition by 2040.