Borussia Dortmund, commonly referred to as BVB, is a prominent German football club headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Founded in 1909, the club has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including multiple Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Champions League victory in 1997. Operating primarily in the sports industry, Borussia Dortmund is renowned for its competitive football team, which plays in the top tier of German football, the Bundesliga. The club's unique selling points include its passionate fan base, iconic yellow and black colours, and a commitment to developing young talent through its academy. With a strong market position, Borussia Dortmund consistently ranks among the top clubs in Europe, celebrated for its vibrant matchday atmosphere and impressive home stadium, Signal Iduna Park. The club's achievements and dedication to excellence continue to solidify its status as a leading force in international football.
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In 2023, Borussia Dortmund reported total carbon emissions of approximately 46,494,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,036 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,464.9 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 42,994.9 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from employee commuting (about 88,269,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (approximately 48,032,000 kg CO2e). Borussia Dortmund has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They plan to halve their location-based emissions from these scopes by the 2029/2030 season compared to the 2023/2024 season. This represents a targeted reduction of about 50%. Additionally, the club has committed to a long-term net-zero target across all scopes by 2050, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The club's previous initiatives have shown success, having met a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 81,365 tonnes, equivalent to one tonne per seat, by the end of 2019. This achievement underscores Borussia Dortmund's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the sports industry.
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2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,085,600 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000.0 | 0,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,340,700 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000.0 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000.0 | 00,000.0 |
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