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Borussia

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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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

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Borussia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 32,065,100 kg CO2e. The club's Scope 1 emissions were around 1,199,100 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,464,900 kg CO2e. Borussia Dortmund has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term target reflects their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint in line with market-based approaches. Additionally, they are committed to a net-zero target across all scopes by 2050, as part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment. The club has made strides in reducing emissions intensity, with GHG emissions per home match reported at approximately 140,900 kg CO2e in 2020, showcasing their efforts to improve sustainability in matchday operations. As they continue to implement their climate strategies, Borussia Dortmund is positioning itself as a leader in environmental responsibility within the sports industry.

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Scope 1
1,135,900
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Scope 2
2,249,500
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000
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00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Borussia's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Borussia is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Borussia is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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