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.
Bayer 04 and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer have shown great commitment to the community as the sale of custom-designed T-shirts for charity in the Fanwelt as part of the “BarmeniaGothaer Brings Joy campaign raised a good €5,000. Bayer 04 matched this sum with an equal contribution. As a result, a total of €10,000 was presented to Edmond Tapsoba for his foundation ahead of the home match against Hamburg. The foundation supports people facing challenging daily circumstances in his home country of Burkina Faso.
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A simple approach to sport with games, fun and a highlight at the end: Bayer 04 organised a very special training session for 40 participants aged between six and 27 in cooperation with the Football Association of the Middle Rhine (FVM). At the day of action for women and girls with disabilities at the Kurtekotten Performance Centre, many of the participants gained their first experience of football.
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On Saturday, 28 March, the lights will go out again at the BayArena from 20:30 pm to 21:30. As in previous years, Bayer 04 once again take part in the WWF Earth Hour campaign under the motto "We're switching off" as the club wants to set a collective example for more climate and environmental protection together with people, cities and companies around the world.
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A special award for special social commitment. At this year's ceremony for the Sepp Herberger Awards in Wolfsburg on Monday night, the DFB Sepp Herberger Foundation recognised Bayer 04 in the social rehabilitation category. The Bundesliga club received the prize, together with €12,000, for its great service to inmates, particularly in the Wuppertal-Ronsdorf prison.
Show moreThe DFL (German Football League) has published its first report on sustainability in German professional football. The report highlights substantial developments in the league and at all 36 clubs in Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in recent years. Bayer 04 also played a part in the creation of the report and were involved in compiling the content.
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