Environment

Commitment to Net Zero and Reducing Our Environmental Impact

We remain steadfast in our commitment to reducing carbon emissions across all operations. While our long-term ambitions stay unchanged and aligned with the Paris Agreement, we have sharpened our strategy to make it more effective and agile to reflect today’s market realities and evolution of our business.

Our Progress

In 2024 we undertook a comprehensive review of our previously disclosed climate targets as announced in July 2024. Key outcomes include:

Updated Emission Targets:

Near-term: Aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (using a 2023 baseline).

Long-term: Targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 (using a 2023 baseline) with the remaining 10% to be managed through credible Carbon Offsets

Scope 3 Update:
Due to supplier and market dependencies, we have retired our original 2035 Scope 3 target. We remain committed to reducing these emissions through active supplier engagement and will continue to report Scope 3 data in our forthcoming disclosures.

Data and Reporting Enhancements:
The implementation of a new carbon accounting software has enabled us to improve data collection methods - using activity-based data rather than estimates. External verification is in place for all scopes, with updated Scope 3 figures due in our 2025 annual report.

Our Operational Footprint and Energy Initiatives

• Renewable Energy Procurement:
  In the UK, our renewable energy procurement has risen exponentially - from less than 5% in 2019 to 99% in 2024. New renewable contracts, including a recent agreement secured in Ireland, underscore our commitment to green energy across our global operations.
• Energy Efficiency and Electrification:
  Our ongoing shop refurbishment schemes have reduced energy consumption through upgraded appliances, improved lighting, and optimized heating/cooling systems.
  We are further advancing our electrification strategy by:
• Transitioning our fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles (with 2024 EV mileage doubling compared to 2023).
• Phasing out gas boilers across our retail estate.
• Evaluating opportunities to secure renewable power purchase agreements in key jurisdictions - including Croatia, Poland, and the Philippines - on commercial terms like our UK experience.

Engagement and Collaborative Efforts

• Internal Engagement:
  We are enhancing our internal communications and capacity-building initiatives to ensure that sustainability remains at the forefront of decision-making. In 2025, plans are in place to expand our global internal network and support country-level sustainability initiatives.
• Sustainable Supply Chain:
  Our commitment to a sustainable supply chain remains robust. In 2024, we:
• Launched our carbon emissions accounting platform (Normative) to improve data collection and reporting.
• Expanded the use of our supplier diversity platform (Supplier.io) to assess and increase diversity among our suppliers.
• Embedded the EcoVadis platform into our tender process, now assessing 46% of our in-scope supplier base (up from 35% in 2023).

Our Position on the Paris Agreement

Aligned with our carbon reduction commitments, Entain supports the Paris Agreement and the pursuit of limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2050. Our strategic initiatives reflect an unwavering commitment to reducing our environmental footprint while embracing market realities and the evolution of our business. We are proud of our progress - from refining our emissions targets and enhancing data integrity, to pioneering renewable energy procurement and advancing energy efficiency across our operations. This comprehensive approach underlines our responsibility and determination to create a greener, more sustainable future for all stakeholders.