Environment: VfL Wolfsburg, most committed club according to Bundesliga Sustainability Table 2021

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VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga the club most committed to the environment, according to Sport Positive - ©  VfL Wolfsburg

"The British organisation Sport Positive Leagues, which supports global sports organisations in optimising their climate change measures, has recognised VfL Wolfsburg's (Bundesliga) intensive commitment to sustainability and ecology," announced the German club on 07/04/2021. VfL Wolfsburg is thus in first place in the "Bundesliga Sustainability Table 2021", a ranking based on German clubs' commitment to the environment, published by Sport Positive the same day.

The ranking is based on eight criteria: clean energy, energy efficiency, transport, reduction of single-use plastics, waste management, efficient water management, plant-based and carbon-neutral food, communication and commitment to sustainability. VfL Wolfsburg received the maximum score of 21 points, ahead of 1. FC Köln (2nd with 20 points) and FC Bayern Munich and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (3rd, 17 points).

"The top position in the football sustainability table shows that we are on the right track, which in turn is an additional motivation - because we still have a lot to do. Sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of…

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VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga the club most committed to the environment, according to Sport Positive - ©  VfL Wolfsburg

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