PureGym is a UK-based budget fitness chain operating 600+ low-cost gyms across the UK and Europe, operating primarily on a membership model with 24/7 access.
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PureGym reports basic Scope 1&2 emissions but ignores major Scope 3 categories, masking true supply chain impact. Absolute emissions are rising despite intensity claims. The company has no renewable energy strategy, no nature policy, no absolute reduction targets, and no formal commitments beyond vague 2026 promises. Growth-focused with minimal accountability.
PureGym scores 35/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places PureGym joint 482nd of 847 companies scored, and 11th of 13 in Hospitality / Hotels.
Where PureGym sits among hospitality / hotels peers.
Among the 13 major hospitality / hotels brands we've scored, PureGym sits 11th of 13.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No public nature risk communication despite 600+ sites and 50+ annual construction projects.
Only two minor Scope 3 categories reported: fuel and energy-related (276t) and upstream transport (246t), totalling 3% of emissions.
Absolute emissions rose from 14,833t (2022 UK-only) to 16,597t (2023 global) despite rapid expansion.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (7/10, 5/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (1/10, 2/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above PureGym.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale4 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
This company's public sustainability disclosure is limited. This score is based on the 4 verified sources cited below, rather than padded to a standard count.
Limited data coverage. This assessment is based on 4 sources, 25% of which are self-reported by the company. Scores may change as independent evidence becomes available.
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PureGym is a UK-based budget fitness chain operating 600+ low-cost gyms across the UK and Europe, operating primarily on a membership model with 24/7 access. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Leeds, it is one of the largest gym operators in the UK by site count.
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