Dortmund publishes second sustainability report under European standards

Borussia Dortmund has published its second sustainability report based on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), continuing its reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

The club says the 2025/2026 statement sets out progress and areas for improvement in its environmental, social and governance management. The supplied account does not include specific performance data, targets or improvement areas.

Managing Director Carsten Cramer described the statement as a view into the club’s operations and said Dortmund would continue its sustainability work amid reduced public debate and political uncertainty over reporting obligations.

Head of Corporate Responsibility Marieke Philippi said the report discloses areas where the club has not yet reached its goals. She said the club’s objective was to improve and become more efficient in its daily operations.

The supplied account says Dortmund published its first ESRS-based report in September 2025 and was the first German professional football club to report in line with the CSRD.