SC Freiburg

Clean/Renewable Energy

• 100% of energy used by SC Freiburg comes from renewable sources. This includes green electricity and a photovoltaic system for the Main Stand and East Grandstand https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/
• In 2001, during the conversion and expansion of the Möslestadion into the SC junior performance centre Freiburger Fußballschule, the club equipped the facility with a wood chipping system, thermal solar panels and geothermal heat exchangers https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/
• The Schwarzwald-Stadion was the first complete solar stadium in Germany. 136 tons of CO2 avoided per year.https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/
• As part of the Badenova campaign “Energy Transition for All”, a CO2 neutral position of the stadium is to be achieved in the long term https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/

Energy Efficiency

• LED lighting, the purchase of energy-efficient refrigerators and the optimisation of flood lights are energy efficient measures taken by SC Freiburg https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/

Sustainable Transport

• Agreement with local public transport whereby match day tickets can be used for the regional train and/or tram
• Fans have been encouraged to come to the stadium by bus, train, bike or on foot (partly due to a lack of parking spaces in the surrounding areas)with more than half taking up these transport options.
• SC Freiburg do not track the modes of fan travel/transportation

Single Use Plastic Reduction/Removal

• Single use plastic reduction conducted on a “case-by-case basis“
• Reusable cup system in the public areas of the stadium and in hospitality catering

Waste Management

• SC Freiburg has a systemic waste management programme but it doesn’t reach 95% diversion from landfill.
• Waste separation process includes the rental of a paper press https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/

Water Use

• Installation of waterless urinals and water-saving fittings
• Construction of a deep well (groundwater) for self-irrigation https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/

Plant based/low carbon food

• Vegan options at stadium including vegan bratwurst and knöpfle with sauerkraut https://www.peta.de/themen/bundesliga-2019-stadien-vegan/
• Food and beverage satin in the stadium through regional partners to ensure short access routes and sustainable processing https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/

Communication/Engagement

• Environmental page on the club website https://www.scfreiburg.com/engagement/umwelt/
• Participation in the environmental management program “ECOfit” of the state of Baden Württemberg implementation of various marketing measures in the stadium with the badenova within the framework of a comprehensive energy and ecology partnership. https://www.scfreiburg.com/de/engagement/umwelt/nachhaltiges-stadion/
• FAIR ways solidarity campaign https://www.scfreiburg.com/verein/nachhaltigkeit/fair-ways
• 2013 Bundesliga Environmental Report confirmed to the sports club that it was “a pioneer in many areas in terms of environmental protection” within the league.
• Long-term and comprehensive environmental partnership with the WWF and the Freiburg Government Office and establishment of a wilderness adventure trail in the UNESCO biosphere area of the Black Forest https://www.scfreiburg.com/engagement/umwelt/heimspiel-fuer-die-wildnis/

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