The Governance dimension is a cornerstone of the club’s sustainability strategy and reflects responsible corporate management. Key elements include setting internal standards, implementing both internal and external control mechanisms, and strict compliance with legal requirements.
Governance Score 2023
Key Governance Action Areas
Suppliers & Supply Chains
ESG criteria will increasingly be considered in supplier partnerships to promote sustainability.
Communication
Eintracht Frankfurt values transparent, credible communication of sustainability progress.
Merchandising
Efforts have been made in recent years to improve sustainability and ethics across established supply chains.
Strategy & Organisation
The ESG strategy is based on transparency, measurability, and alignment with all three ESG dimensions.
Data Security
Data protection is ensured through a data advisory board, data policies, and numerous technical and operational measures.
Innovation
Strategic digital projects at EintrachtTech GmbH form the foundation of the club’s digital strategy.
Compliance
The club follows defined processes and frameworks to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
Finance
High transparency around financial and sustainability KPIs, disclosed in consolidated annual reports.
Selected Projects and Key Figures
- Development of a comprehensive sustainability strategy for Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG.
- Creation of a dedicated ESG department and appointment of ESG officers in each division.
- Identification of five focus topics: Environmental & Climate Awareness, Anti-Discrimination, Community Engagement, Fans & Members, and Innovation.
- First public communication of Eintracht Frankfurt’s ESG strategy.
- Sky TV production of a documentary series on Eintracht’s ESG work.
- Regular updates on ESG initiatives (e.g. solar power at the Proficamp).
- Regular involvement of first-team players in ESG communications.
- Official statements on social and fan-political issues.
- Development of sustainable collections (e.g. “Greenkeeper Collection”, “Upcycling Collection”).
- Launch of a dedicated merchandising campaign on sustainability.
- Use of digital receipts in fan shops to reduce paper waste.
- Reusable shipping boxes for online orders.
- Old battery recycling points in fan shops.
- Inclusion of sustainability clauses in general supplier and service contracts.
- Preference for regional and eco-certified products.
- Sustainable food and beverage concepts at the office, Deutsche Bank Park, and maxworx Sportpark.
- Extensive technical and operational data protection measures.
- Mandatory participation in new employee training modules on data protection.
- Establishment of an independent data advisory board.
- Core focus areas at EintrachtTech: platform & app, data-driven campaigns, Arena of IoT, e-sports, #EintrachtDigital B2B events, and “Talents of Tomorrow” recruitment.
- Modernization of the digital infrastructure at Deutsche Bank Park.
- Smart pitch and training field irrigation using sensor technology.
- Installation of smart defibrillators in Deutsche Bank Park.
- Two editions of the “Talents of Tomorrow” initiative with sustainability case studies.
- Implementation of rules, processes, and procedures to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
- Development and maintenance of an internal control system.
- Appointment of compliance officers to oversee and ensure adherence to the compliance strategy.
- ESG criteria are considered when selecting sponsors and cooperation partners.
- Preparation of Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG for the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
