The Carlton Football Club has today proudly launched its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Action Plan–– a step forward in the Club’s commitment to continue building a more sustainable, inclusive and responsibly governed future for everyone connected to the Navy Blue.
The Plan formalises the values-led work already underway across the organisation and brings it together under a clear, practical framework that will guide decision-making over the next two years.
Rather than setting distant or unrealistic targets, the Club has intentionally focused on achievable, measurable actions that build momentum toward long-term impact making goals rather than making vague or unrealistic commitments.
Key initiatives include:
- Expanding solar capacity at IKON Park
- A move to 100% renewable energy
- Targeting a 25% reduction in carbon emissions, supported by the Club’s first emissions baseline assessment.
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These initiatives build on extensive engagement across the Club, including input from staff, players, members, commercial partners and sustainability experts such as South Pole and EY, reflecting a whole-of-club effort into shaping priorities around things such as accountability, data security and responsible digital practices.
The Plan builds on Carlton’s deep social foundations, including Carlton Respects, ‘Belong Together 'the Club’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Belonging plan, the Adam Saad Pathways Program, and a renewed commitment to First Nations leadership.
“We believe that every part of the Club has a role to play in building a sustainable and inclusive future,” Carlton CEO Graham Wright said.
“Our ESG Action Plan provides us with a roadmap for action, one that reflects our values, engages our people and holds us accountable to delivering meaningful progress.
“Whether it is reducing our environmental footprint, strengthening our social impact or enhancing our governance across the Club, we are focused on delivering outcomes that matter.”
