Borussia, officially known as Borussia Dortmund, is a prominent football club headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Established in 1909, the club has a rich history and has become a significant player in the sports industry, particularly in the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league.
With a strong focus on professional football, Borussia Dortmund is renowned for its passionate fan base and iconic yellow and black colours. The club has achieved notable milestones, including multiple Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Champions League victory in 1997.
In addition to its competitive spirit, Borussia is committed to community engagement and youth development, making it a unique entity in the sports sector. Its market position is bolstered by a robust global following and a reputation for nurturing young talent, solidifying its status as a leader in the football industry.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Borussia's reported carbon emissions
Borussia Dortmund, headquartered in DE and operating within the 'Other business services (74)' industry, reported approximately 79.98 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.04 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions, using market-based reporting, amounted to about 1.46 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were the largest component, totalling approximately 43 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were around 34.49 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at about 1.22 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 32.07 billion kg CO2e.
Borussia Dortmund has set ambitious climate targets. The company commits to achieving carbon neutrality (market-based) by 2040 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, they aim to reduce location-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by nearly half by the 2029/2030 season, compared to the 2023/2024 season.
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.0% by FY2030 from a FY2024 base year. Additionally, they commit to a 15.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by the same timeframe. For the long term, Borussia Dortmund aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100.0% by FY2040 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by FY2045, both from a FY2024 base year. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2045. Previously, a project to reduce CO2 emissions by 81,365 tonnes, equivalent to one tonne per seat, was met by the end of 2019.
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Borussia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2040
und vor 2040 CO2-neutral (marktbasiert) zu agieren, wenn all…
und vor 2040 CO2-neutral (marktbasiert) zu agieren, wenn alle Maßnahmen planungsgemäß umgesetzt werden.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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