The annual emissions of Manchester City football club for the year 2021 were 1,297 tCO2e. It is estimated that the global football industry produces more than 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, which is about the same size as the total emissions of Denmark.

Considering the global sports industry is estimated to be worth around $600 billion, and is responsible for approximately 50 to 60 billion tonnes of CO2e, it's worth examining what's behind the staggering footprint of the industry.