Faced with the energy crisis in Europe, the sports sector is committed to making savings

While the shortage of gas from Russia, a consequence of the economic sanctions against Vladimir Putin's country following its invasion of Ukraine, is forcing most European countries to take energy saving measures, companies are being encouraged to ration their consumption and the sports sector is no exception.

This awareness is particularly noticeable in Germany and Italy, which are far more dependent on Russian gas than France, Spain or Great Britain. The board of the German Professional Football League has recommended that all clubs set an individual energy saving target of 15-20% for the 2022-23 season, according to the DFL on 05/09/2022, implementing an order issued by the German federal government on 01/09/2022.

"Sport, and especially football, wants to set an example. That is why RB Leipzig (Bundesliga) is sending out a signal to the Red Bull Arena (47,069 capacity) with the Champions League match versus Shakhtar Donetsk (Matchday 1, 06/09/2022, 1-4) by taking immediate energy-saving measures in various parts of the stadium," announced the German club the following day. Among…