Arsenal have confirmed solar power experts Octopus Energy
-UK’s largest investor in solar energy as the club’s official energy
partner in the UK.
Octopus Energy will be working on a
long-term plan to develop renewable power supplies for the club. This
will include Emirates Stadium. The long-term partnership with Arsenal is
also designed to grow their business even further.
Arsenal
supporters in the UK will soon benefit from a new tariff from Octopus
Energy that will provide them with the same renewable electricity that
will power Emirates Stadium. As part of this, fans will also be offered a
range of club-related benefits including official signed merchandise
and VIP stadium tours.
The partnership will also give Octopus
Energy branding at all domestic fixtures played at Emirates Stadium and
hospitality on some match days. In addition, they will be able to access
Arsenal’s digital channels and run promotional activities and marketing
initiatives featuring first-team players.
Vinai Venkatesham,
Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted to be
partnering with Octopus Energy, who become our first official energy
partner. This partnership with Octopus is a positive step towards
improving our contribution to environmental sustainability. We will be
working closely with them to develop renewable power supplies, as well
as providing special offers for Arsenal fans in the UK. We look forward
to supporting Octopus Energy in the growth of their business.”
Greg
Jackson, Founder of Octopus Energy, said: “Becoming Arsenal’s first
energy partner is a massive step for us in championing greener, fairer
energy for Britain. We are thrilled to be working with the club to
switch Emirates Stadium to green energy. We are passionate that greener
energy is critical to the future of our planet, and for many people can
be cheaper than with big energy companies. Arsenal and Octopus are both
leaders in their fields, and we look forward to working closely together
to take this message to their fans and the wider football audience.”
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