Hoffenheim made this commitment through such a first partnership with the World Fund for Nature (WWF).
As a component of its “TSG is movement” initiative, Hoffenheim will rebalance the “inevitable CO2 emissions” of WWF’s Gold Standard projects.
Hoffenheim’s commitment includes offsetting carbon emissions from outdoor groups and officials heading to the PreZero Arena, while Bundesliga fitness days will also allow enthusiasts to buy “climate tickets” that will be used to plant trees in Uganda’s Kikonda Forest.
“In addition to wanting our own CO2 emissions and balancing our carbon footprint,” said CEO Dr. Peter Gorlich.
“By opting for carbon neutrality, we also hope to teach our enthusiasts and the general public and draw attention to this factor that is of paramount importance to all grades of our society.
TSG director Frank Briel added: “We can be proud of the fact that we are setting an example for both the Bundesliga and German football in terms of climate protection. “
The Hoffenheim will calculate the exact amount of carbon emitted by the club at the end of the season, before re-evaluating its environmental impact.
And he’s not the first Bundesliga team to think seriously about its effect on the planet.
In 2013, Augsburg WWK Arena became the world’s first CO2-free stadium by leveraging Earth’s herbal geothermal energy to save around 750 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
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