Realising their essential role in the journey towards a zerocarbon future, Watford FC has committed to net zero and begun its transformational journey to do its part in preventing the climate crisis. It has chosen to partner with ClearVUE, a specialist consultancy helping businesses develop comprehensive strategies to achieve their net zero targets
The club recognises the influential role it plays in the community and wants to lead by example. They are committed to inspiring local businesses and future generations to embrace the net zero agenda.
Watford FC’s Head of Procurement and Sustainability, Tarang Panchal, said: ”We have the vision, the passion, and commitment to pursue net zero and play our part in reversing the climate emergency. But we realise the road to net zero, without a knowledgeable partner, would be an insurmountable task.”
As well as offering technology that provides businesses with a consumption, carbon monitoring and accounting platform, ClearVUE also offers expertise in carbon and energy audits, energy efficiency training, energy management, climate risk assessments, and emissions reporting legislation (ESOS, SECR). ClearVUE’s consultancy services also help businesses devise longterm strategies, guiding them on the pathway to realising their net zero and sustainability ambitions.
As part of the partnership with Watford FC, ClearVUE will be conducting a full audit of the club’s carbon emissions in both its upstream and downstream supply chains and will help Watford FC develop and implement an end-to-end net zero roadmap to be delivered over the next decade.
Watford FC have ambitions to be market leaders in terms of sustainability and achieving carbon net zero targets. Their vision to integrate sustainable features into its design for Vicarage Road – their home grounds – would put that stadium amongst a growing number of other sporting arenas worldwide that are doing the same.
Watford FC’s Tarang Panchal, continued: ”It’s been hard to find a partner that not only aligns with our sustainability and net zero ambitions, but also has the expertise and knowledge to guide us on the net zero journey. We can’t stress enough the importance of finding the right partner, but with ClearVUE, we are confident we have the right partner to help us drive towards our longer-term objectives.”
Dan Smith, Director of Energy Services at ClearVUE, said: ”At ClearVUE our ambition is to mitigate the damage businesses inflict on our climate – and ultimately reduce their carbon emissions to preserve our planet and create a more sustainable future. Our mission is to provoke and inspire change for the better by enabling businesses through our technology to understand how their operations and behaviour affect the climate. By enabling businesses to understand exactly how, where, and when they are emitting carbon, they can begin to address their impact on our planet.”
Paul O’Brien, Watford FC’s Commercial Director, concluded: ”We firmly believe that our partnership with ClearVUE will allow us to do our part in tackling the climate crisis, leaving the world a better place for future generations to come.”
