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Jocking Sustainability in the Ring: Germany and Beyond Celebrates Green Champions
Sports have a knack for leading by example when it comes to sustainability. last Friday, the sports community in Düsseldorf, Germany, honored luminaries from the field at the German Sustainability Award (DNP) celebration. The Interior Minister of Germany, Nancy Faeser (SPD), led the ceremony, bestowing accolades in six categories.
Feuerbach 1883 sports club, based in Stuttgart, was one of the awardees. Their commendable report on "economy for the common good" sets them apart as one of the very few popular sports clubs proactively engaging in comprehensive sustainability reporting. The report highlights the rollout of solar panels on their facilities, the switch to electric lawn mowers, and better waste management practices.
Special Olympics Germany nabbed an award for organizing an "outstanding" edition of the World Games back in June. With inclusion being at the heart of this global event, people with intellectual and multiple disabilities played an integral role in its planning and execution. Congratulating the team, the awarding body called the project ahead of its time in terms of social sustainability.
Former Formula One racer, Sebastian Vettel, earned an honorary DNP award. His environmental consciousness during his racing days and his subsequent advocacy for green technologies in motorsports has left an indelible mark. Vettel's efforts now focus on promoting eco-friendly fuels, innovative technologies, and biodiversity conservation.
The DNP has been recognizing companies that integrate sustainability into their business models since 2008. Presented by the German Sustainability Award Foundation, the non-endowed annual award partnered with the German government and various associations. This event took place during the two-day German Sustainability Day congress, where numerous companies received awards on the previous day.
Jointly, Jeckybeng from Berlin and HerMin Textile from Taiwan won the International category award. Their collaborative lab working on the functional properties of sustainable textiles and fabrics, paving the way for circular economy strategies, is their noteworthy achievement.
Future German Sustainability Awards might include a category focusing on economic policies and climate action in sports. At COP26, sports leaders could discuss ways to promote sustainable economic policies and combat climate change, driving change across the industry.
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Germany and other countries have been actively promoting sports sustainability. UEFA's EURO 2024, held in Germany, led significant environmental initiatives. The event allocated funds for over 180 sustainable energy projects, reduced waste, and emphasized eco-conscious practices.
Notably, Liverpool FC's 'The Red Way' strategy won the 2023 International Sports Awards for sustainability. Luhta Sportswear Company also received the ESG Transparency Award 2024 for their sustainability commitment.
Acknowledging their sustainability milestones, AEG Germany, an operator of several arenas including the iconic Berlin Waldbühne, earned the Greener Arena certification. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is also stepping up its sustainability game by hosting the FIS Seminar in 2025, focusing on nature and biodiversity preservation, as part of their broader efforts to promote sustainable practices within sports.
