Bundesliga clubs in the climate test: Need for action for environmental protection!

Environmental protection in German professional football: A wake -up call for the Bundesliga

The current Situation in the Bundesliga illuminates the deficits in the topic of environmental protection within the clubs. A new survey by German Environmental Aid (DUH) shows that many clubs in the areas of waste, energy and mobility remain behind expectations. At a time when climate protection is becoming increasingly pressing, the conclusion over the 2022/23 season is sobering.

The way to more sustainability

The survey reveals that the offer of sustainable dishes and drinks as well as the arrival of the teams are particularly questionable at the point. Clubs such as VfB Stuttgart show only insufficient own contributions to electricity feeding: only 0.68 percent of the electricity came from renewable sources. In comparison, there are positive examples such as FC Freiburg, in which more than 79 percent of the electricity are generated from their own photovoltaic systems.

The call for action

Barbara Metz, federal manager of the DUH, highlights the importance of role models within the league: "Football is the most popular sport in Germany. The clubs should take responsibility to set an example." With the petition "Green Bundesliga: impetus for the climate", the DUH mobilizes the fans and clubs to initiate urgently needed changes.

comparison of the clubs

Some clubs are already relying on sustainable approaches: For example, VfL Bochum does not travel by aircraft for domestic trips, while Borussia Mönchengladbach laid 12 out of 17 away games by airplane. These differences in dealing with the environmental issue are alarming and show a clear need for action.

demand for more change

The focus on innovative solutions could also affect the journey from fans to away games. While there are no collaborations with Deutsche Bahn for discounted long -distance tickets in many clubs, special trains for fans should become the norm to make travel more environmentally friendly.

waste avoidance and reusable initiatives

The use of reusable cups has already shown positive effects in the drinks in the stadiums, but disposable plastic is often used outside the stadiums. A flood of disposable cups does not fail in the 2022/23 season, which would be easy to avoid. An increased use of reusable for dishes could also help reduce waste.

conclusion: a common goal

The Bundesliga has a long way to get in front of it in terms of environmental and climate protection. The results of the DUH survey are a wake-up call to all clubs in order not only to discuss sustainable practices, but also actively implement it. Only through a common goal of protecting the climate can football become a model for millions of fans.