Net Zero Game: Transport

In the build up to our Net Zero game this Friday at AMT Headingley, when Leeds Rhinos take on Hull KR, each day this week we are highlighting ways Leeds Rhinos are working towards our target of Net Zero by 2030. Today we are focusing on transport. 

The location of AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium on the major bus and train routes from Leeds city centre makes travel to the stadium by public transport a significant opportunity for Leeds Rhinos to reduce our Scope 3 emissions.

We support both home and away fans to travel to the stadium via low-carbon transport such as public transport, cycling including the hiring of E-bikes, and walking. 

Through our partnership with First Bus, we offer reduced rates for supporters to travel to and from games on matchdays. Leeds Rhinos support First Bus with their mission to grow bus usage, moving people out of cars and onto bus.  

Leeds Rhinos offers coach travel to all away games to reduce the number of cars making the journey to fixtures. 

We monitor the percentage of fans taking different modes of transport and report this annually

We have installed EV charging points at the stadium and training ground in partnership with McNally EV. 

There is secure bike storage at AMT Headingley Stadium available each matchday as well as for staff and visitors during the week. 

Leeds Rhinos is on track to achieve a 37% reduction in their Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Fan travel represents 51% of our scope 3 and 42% of our total GHG footprint. 75% of that total is attributed to car travel with 94% of that total relating to Leeds Rhinos fans; 6% to opposition fans.

Fan Travel

• Encourage fans to take coaches 

• Collaborate with local bus services

• Support local active travel infrastructure

• Incentivise sustainable travel modes

• Engage fans in sustainability through events such as Net Zero match

Business Travel

• Consider if in person meetings are required

• Encourage staff to use public transport and car sharing

• Switch company fleet vehicles to hybrid or full electric in partnership with AMT Auto

Purchased Goods and Services

• Implement supply chain engagement programme to accurately report and reduce supply chain emissions

• Engage with suppliers to identify collaborative solutions to reduce emissions

• Update procurement policy to tighten sustainability criteria

• Use local suppliers where possible