DFB: mandatory compliance with sustainability criteria for clubs in the 3.Liga & Women's Bundesliga

"Compliance with the sustainability guidelines is mandatory for participants in the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga and the 3.Liga. The obligation applies from the 2025-26 season," announced the Deutscher Fussball Bund on 13/12/2024.

The three criteria (management & organisation, environment & resources and stakeholders), which were introduced on an optional basis in 2024-25 for the men's third division and women's first division, organised by the DFB, have been mandatory for clubs in the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga - DFL competitions - since 2023-24.

"The sustainability guidelines were developed in a joint working group made up of representatives from the clubs and DFB departments as well as other experts. The group focused on three key ideas: building on what already exists, not overburdening but setting ambitious goals and focusing on the essentials."

"Within the three subject areas, there are 34 requirements covering topics such as sustainability strategy, introduction of a code of conduct for all employees, recording of greenhouse gas emissions and the appointment of a person…