Borussia Mönchengladbach

Clean/Renewable Energy

• The club uses 100% green electricity in cooperation with NEW AG https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4
• Water powered electricity in use for the whole club owned venues, stadium, administration buildings, shops, museum, hotel etc.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach also promote the wider use of renewable energy sources through their own electricity company, in cooperation with a local supplier

Energy Efficiency

• The consumption of energy is continuously monitored and Borussia Mönchengladbach try to reduce this through organizational and (procedural) technical measures
• They do not have in place an industry standard like EMS but they do monitor energy consumption and have a four year regularly audit regarding to EDL-G
• LED lights
• Resource-saving operation consists of 2 CHP units, 2 condensing boilers, 4 gas-air heat pumps and condensing boilers https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4

Sustainable Transport

• Borussia Mönchengladbach advocates public transport and cycling – they offer free public transport for arrivals on matchday, with a free shuttle bus also available
• The clubs tracks the number of vehicles in their car parks
• Covered parking space for bicycles including connection options for e-bikes and installation of 20 charging stations for e-cars https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4

Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal

• Single use plastic reduction is conducted and monitored through organizational and (procedural) technical measures
• Reusable cup system at Borussia Park https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4
• Season tickets and membership cards made from woodcut products https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4

Waste Management

• They continuously determine and monitor the amount of waste and try to reduce this through organizational and (procedural) technical measures. The percentage of waste diversion is unknown
• Borussia Mönchengladbach collect different parts of waste such as paper, plastics and residual waste. They have consistent waste separation https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4

Water Use

• Water use is monitored systematically
• The urinals in the public areas are flushed using a time program adapted to visitor behaviour
• A groundwater fountain for pitch watering
• Irrigation of the playing fields via its own deep well https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4

Plant based/low carbon food

• Vegan options at Borussia Park including pretzels and fries but not at any other club sites https://www.peta.de/themen/bundesliga-2019-stadien-vegan/
• The club buys its food from local producers and unused food is distributed to charitable institutions. https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4

Communication/Engagement

• Sustainability page, outlining current measures https://www.borussia.de/de/verein/fohlenverantwortung/stiftung-1-4

Information sourced directly from Borussia Mönchengladbach staff, website and third party websites
Information updated March 26th 2021