Top-flight German soccer side VfL Wolfsburg have been ranked as the Bundesliga’s most environmentally sustainable club, according to a new report by Sport Positive.
Wolfsburg topped Sport Positive’s inaugural Bundesliga sustainability table with 21 points out of a possible 21. FC Köln were second with 20 points, while league champions Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim shared third place with a score of 17.
Points were awarded to clubs across categories including clean energy, energy efficiency and transport sustainability. Teams were also scored based on reduction or removal of single-use plastic, waste management, water efficiency, plant-based/low carbon food, and communications and engagement on sustainability.
The report hailed Wolfsburg for implementing 100 per cent green energy across the club, using bioplastic cups and for ensuring zero landfill waste. It was also noted that Wolfsburg offer vegan options at the stadium and house a corporate responsibility page on their main website with information on climate protection and environmental initiatives.
In addition to the sustainability measures highlighted in the report, Wolfsburg are signed up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework and have set a goal to be carbon neutral by 2025.
