RB Leipzig

Approximately 10% of the total electricity consumed by RB Leipzig is generated by the photovoltaic system (71.5 kWp and 65 kWp) of the Youth Stadium and the main building of the Red Bull Arena

Certification of the ENERGY management system ISO 50001 – First certification in 2016, renewed in 2019 and still valid – The energy management system covers all locations
LED bands around the playing field: https://www.pes.eu.com/renewable-news/hanwha-q-cells-and-rb-leipzig-extend-their-international-partnership-until-2020/
Switch to LED lighting in 2019
4 charging stations for electric cars at the training academy and at the main building of the Red Bull Arena
Implementation of electric cars in the vehicle fleet (first step two cars – expansion in summer 2021)

Public transport for fans and employees, incl. incentives
The association tracks the means of transport used by the spectators
Matchday: Public transport –
All tickets include a travel permit for four hours before and four hours after the match in the entire Central German Transport Association (MDV) (the offer for local transport was extended from 8 to 11 zones in 2020)
Satisfaction survey after each match with spectators of the club (target group of the survey: selection of matchday viewers). One question concerns transport to the Games
Bicycle –
A secure bicycle garage for up to 500 bicycles is available near the stadium
E-mobility –
In the garage of the Red Bull Arena there is 1 charging station (2 charging points) for electric cars
Company: E-mobility –
At the training academy and at the main building of the Red Bull Arena there are a total of 4 charging stations for electric cars
Implementation of electric cars in the vehicle fleet – expansion of electric or hybrid cars in summer 2021 including additional charging stations (up to 50% of the fleet)
Bicycle –
From May 2021, RB Leipzig will offer employees the opportunity to lease a company bike (job wheel). Use for business and private purposes possible
Public transport
RB Leipzig offers employees a job ticket for public transport. Staff receive a discounted monthly ticket for public transport. RB Leipzig assumes part of the costs

RB Leipzig has a policy to reduce the single-use plastic in the club, on a case-by-case basis
Reusable cups in public catering (deposit system available / cold drinks) in the Red Bull Arena
All packaging and items in public catering (e.B. coffee cups, straws, forks) are made of recycled material (all biodegradable)
Cups for hot drinks made of recycled and biodegradable material
No plastic bags in the fan shops

Waste management in everyday operations: separation according to German regulations (glass, paper and cardboard, biodegradable waste, packaging of all kinds, residual waste) and separation of aluminium cans
Red Bull Arena on match day: All packaging and required items in public catering (e.B. coffee cups, straws, forks) are made of recycled material (all biodegradable)
Due to the imminent change of stadium seats at the Red Bull Arena, RB Leipzig is giving parts of the stadium seats to local clubs to avoid waste: https://www.sportbuzzer.de/artikel/weggeschmissen-wird-nix-rb-leipzig-stadionsitze-machen-clubs-region-gluecklich/
Regarding the rest of the stadium seats, a project was started together with the HTWK (University of Technology, Economics and Culture Leipzig) to recycle the old stadium seats and, if possible, to use them to produce the new seats.

No publicly available information available and the association has not provided us with any information on initiatives in this area

Vegan, vegetarian and sustainable food are available to fans and employees at all RB Leipzig locations
Matchday:
At the Red Bull Arena, spectators can buy a vegan vegetable wrap, the baguette “Vegano” with homemade tomato spread and pickled tofu, vegan curry wurst and three delicious salads: https://www.peta.de/themen/bundesliga-2019-stadien-vegan/ a total of 13 vegan/ vegetarian products available
Only organic sweets and a range of organic soft drinks are available
Local partners for beer, baked goods and part of the grill range (bratwurst, roast edits) – less transport, fresh products (not frozen)
Hospitality Catering: Local caterer; Wide range of hospitality foods, including vegetarian and vegan foods, but not in a fixed proportion
Company:
First team, youth and staff: in-house kitchen in the academy with in-house chefs, meals for the first team, the youth players who live in the academy and prepare staff. The dishes are prepared according to a dietary philosophy that includes vegan and vegetarian diets. Where possible, regional suppliers are preferred
Catering for employees is offered (external local caterer): the sporty diet also includes vegetarian and vegan dishes (catering by local caterers – such as catering in the hospitality area)

Sustainability is an integral part of RB Leipzig’s procurement policy
In 2020, sustainability was defined by management as one of the most important priorities for the future. All aspects of sustainability are currently being reviewed in order to define the future (holistic) sustainability approach at RB Leipzig (ecological, social, economic)

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

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