For example, the report shows that all 36 clubs have a sustainability strategy and employ a sustainability manager. The first edition of the report also shows significant progress in the areas of climate and the environment: 80 per cent of the electricity purchased by the clubs now comes from renewable sources. In the area of stakeholder groups and social responsibility, all clubs have fan representatives for inclusion and diversity. In addition, they all offer discounted tickets for selected groups of people, such as people with disabilities or trainees and students.
Matthias Adler, Head of Fans and Sustainability at Bayer 04: "We are delighted that we as a club are working together with the DFL to help develop professional football in a sustainable way. It's great to see that all clubs are pulling in the same direction when it comes to sustainability."
In addition to an overview of developments over the past few years, the report also contains a compact overview for each club of how the topic of sustainability is presented in an individual way. That also applies to Bayer 04.
With the introduction of an environmental management system in accordance with EMAS standards in 2025, for example, Bayer 04 have taken another important step towards establishing environmental responsibility throughout the club. At the same time, social commitment remains a central component of the Bayer 04 approach. Programmes such as ‘Bayer 04 Learning Curve’ and ‘Football Fans in Training’ promote education, health and equal opportunities for people of all ages.
Another successful example of the club's commitment is the ‘Bayer 04 helps’ day. Every year, the Werkself, the Bayer 04 Women and club employees actively support local projects in tandem with the city of Leverkusen, thereby strengthening the community of Leverkusen. Last year, this included the redesign of the city library, a powerful example of regional partnership and shared responsibility.
More facts and figures as well as the complete DFL sustainability report can be found HERE.
Despite the international break, numerous Werkself fans turned up at the BayArena on Saturday 3 October. The occasion: Bayer 04, together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, organised a Health Day. In the stadium’s Premium Lounge, guests listened to fascinating talks on the subject of cancer, featuring, amongst others, Bayer 04 record appearance holder Rüdiger Vollborn and former Werkself player Hans Sarpei. Afterwards, young and old alike enjoyed interactive stations such as a grip strength test and eye pupil test.
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The BAYER 04 HILFT Day is celebrating an anniversary: for the tenth year running, a large number of employees of the Bundesliga club have been getting involved in a community project in Leverkusen and the surrounding area. Following the refurbishment of the city library last year, this time around some 70 staff members rolled up their sleeves to help out at the Bunker Youth Centre in Leverkusen-Wiesdorf. With the support of the Lebenshilfe workshops in Leverkusen and partner Coca-Cola, a rubber football pitch was laid, a Bayer 04-style lounge was created and other projects were carried out. Werkself players and coaching staff also gave their all.
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Calling all Werkself fans: Even during the three-week international break – a first for September and October – you have the chance to visit the BayArena – and for a very special occasion. Bayer 04 is hosting a Health Day on Saturday 3 October, from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST in the Premium Lounge. Together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, the Bundesliga club invites you to an interactive, free event centred on the theme of health. Partners will be present on site with their own exciting activities. Here is an overview of the programme of events.
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A special visit to the BayArena: 222 members from volunteer fire brigades in Leverkusen, the Rheinisch-Bergisch district and the Oberbergisch district watched the Werkself’s 2–0 home win over Slovenian champions NK Celje live in the stadium. Bayer 04 had invited them to the 2026/27 Europa League opener as a thank-you for their tremendous dedication. They watched the match together in Block F4.
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Just in time for the start of the school year, everyone was hard at work again at NaturGut Ophoven. For the 21st time, Bayer 04 have supported the annual ‘BioBrotbox’ campaign, which puts together a healthy breakfast for first-year primary school pupils in Leverkusen – and not only contributed 1,904 muesli bars but also plenty of enthusiasm too: Together with the U19 players Burak Kir and Clinton Wilson, Emily Wallrabenstein and Paulina Platner from the Women’s Bundesliga team helped with the packing. The latter was clearly delighted “that Bayer 04 are helping out with regional projects like this and showing their commitment to the local community”.
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