FC Augsburg shows commitment to sustainability in sport - progress report 2025!

FC Augsburg shows commitment to sustainability in sport - progress report 2025!

On November 13, 2025, FC Augsburg presented its fifth progress report on its commitment to sustainability. This initiative clearly shows that the club is serious not only about sporting competition, but also about social and ecological issues. The report covers the 2024/25 season and addresses the development of the club as well as the framework conditions for professional and competitive sports. Managing director Michael Ströll emphasizes that regular reviews of actions are essential in order to increase your own entrepreneurial handprint. This is done entirely in the spirit of economic stability, growing environmental awareness and a strong sense of responsibility for the region.  FC Augsburg reports that...

A particular focus is on the view that engagement offers an opportunity to promote exercise, education, cohesion and environmental protection. The first part of the report deals with “sustainability in football”, while the second part highlights responsible corporate management and design approaches in the area of ​​“sustainability through football”. FC Augsburg's motto is "Build bridges. Move people. Protect the environment." has taken a clear path to achieve its sustainability goals. Bundesliga reports that...

The path to sustainability

FC Augsburg, in the Bundesliga since 2011, is pursuing a variety of measures to continuously reduce its ecological footprint. These strategies include the introduction of a 07 values ​​foundation, which is intended to give members, fans, partners and employees a conscious understanding of the club's values. The club also carries out an annual greenhouse gas balance and has successfully implemented an environmental management system (EMAS).

Another highlight is the FCA forest, which has been planted with up to 20,000 trees, and the initiatives during the “Green Week”. These actions show how the association wants to raise local and global environmental awareness. Regional and international water education and protection projects round off the offering, which is intended to particularly appeal to young people. FC Augsburg has launched numerous educational projects, including the ball school, holiday and weekend camps and workshops for school classes. These initiatives underline the association's goal of incorporating social and cultural dimensions into its sustainability strategy.

Night bar and role model

The commitment to sustainability goes beyond football and is anchored throughout the club. This is done within the framework of the comprehensive three-pillar model that combines environmental protection, long-term economics and social justice. It is an approach that is becoming increasingly important in today's world - especially at a time when pressure on natural resources is growing and the climate crisis is a constant challenge. The concept of sustainability has a long history, dating back to 1713, when it was first formulated by Hans Carl von Carlowitz. Today it is considered a principle of action for the sustainable use of resources and the preservation of the natural ability to regenerate. Wiki reports, among other things, that...

FC Augsburg shows that it acts actively on several levels and can be a role model for other clubs. By balancing functional and entrepreneurial goals with ecological and social values, the club makes a valuable contribution to sustainable development both in sport and in the community. The continuous testing of the infrastructure at the WWK ARENA for optimization potential is also a step in the right direction in order to maintain high environmental standards.