Green Globe Stadium operator re-certified

After the initial certification in 2018 and the re-certifications in 2020 and 2022, the Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH was certified for the fourth time in May 2024 as part of the Green Globe Standard 1.7. The renewed certification confirms the outstanding work of the operating company with regard to sustainability. Since the first certification, a large number of projects have been implemented, for example the conversion of the roof lighting in favor of energy-saving LED lighting and the construction of the photovoltaic system on the stadium roof.

Recently, the focus has been on breaking down barriers. Through various renovation measures, infrastructural conditions were created to enable a large number of members of our society to actively participate in what is happening at the stadium. More and better wheelchair spaces as well as new spaces for accompanying persons have been created. At the same time, priority seating was set up for people with reduced mobility for the first time ever in the Olympiastadion. The toilet areas in the lower tier, which have also been redesigned, offer a total increase in capacity of 31% across all stakeholder groups. In the spirit of inclusion, additional barrier-free toilets, gender-neutral toilet areas aswell as two “toilets for all” were set up.

About Green Globe:
Green Globe certification is an assessment of the sustainability performance of companies in the travel and tourism industry. Organizations can monitor improvements and document successes leading to certification of their sustainable operations and management. The standard includes 44 core criteria supported by over 380 compliance indicators. The applicable indicators vary depending on the type of certification, geographic area and local factors. The entire standard is reviewed and updated twice a year. The standard, available to all Green Globe members, covers the following areas of sustainability:

• Management
• Social and economic
• Cultural heritage
• Environment

Each area contains a full set of indicators, certification policies and procedures, and guidelines for auditors. You can find out more about Green Globe on the official website.