Sustainability Management

Transparency in our company and continuous improvement of all processes is our claim. In order to live up to this, we are committed to the following management systems and regular audits and certifications:

Certified management systems (TÜV-approved)

• DIN EN ISO 14001 - Environmental management
• DIN EN ISO 50001 - Energy management
• DIN EN ISO 9001 - Quality management

• DIN ISO 45001 - Occupational health and safety

  EcoVadis sustainability rating (Apleona Group)

  • Annual assessment by an independent sustainability rating agency
  • 21 criteria in the areas of environment & energy, labor & human rights, ethics & compliance, sustainable procurement
  • EcoVadis Platinum Certificate 2023 (for the third time in a row, highest award)

Through consistent waste management with waste separation, waste presses, separate polystyrene collection and professional disposal of propellant gas containers, we reduce waste and environmental pollution during event operations.

The dismantled cycle track was recycled in line with the circular economy: Among other things, the wood finds a new use as furniture and art objects in the Velodrom.

We use the Tork PaperCircle recycling concept in the Velodrom . Since 2024, 1,235 kg of paper towels have been recycled and 534 kg of CO₂ saved. (as of January 2026)

Since 2015, we have been collecting used cooking fat in the Max-Schmeling-Halle and Velodrom via our partner ReFood and recycling it, for example to generate energy.

Energy & buildings

• Complete switch to long-life LED technology (42-75 % energy savings per lighting class)

Water

• Water savings through water-saving aerators and time limiters on taps and showers
• Cold water supply in all visitor areas

Cleaning

• Use of a "Clean & Green" certified cleaning process

Resources

• Reduced paper consumption through paperless management processes, central print management and digital communication (newsletter, social media)

• Use suppliers with regional, seasonal and/or organically produced food

• Avoiding: straws, plastic cutlery and using large containers instead of small packaging

• Use of deposit cups instead of disposable cups, avoidance of high volumes of waste and use of waste compactors to minimize the amount of waste

• Donation of surplus food and drinks to various charitable organizations

• Fresh preparation of vegetarian and vegan food offerings

Purchasing and sustainability are closely linked. For Velomax, sustainable purchasing means consciously selecting products and services that are provided in an ecologically and socially responsible manner. The aim is to reduce negative effects on the environment and society as far as possible.

Velomax takes the following criteria, among others, into account in its procurement:

• Purchase of 100% green electricity from renewable energy sources
• Binding sustainability and social standards in all procurement processes, including compliance with minimum wage and collective bargaining requirements, occupational health and safety, payment of social security contributions and the exclusion of bogus self-employment
• Exclusive cooperation with suppliers listed on the Newtron supplier platform, preferably regional suppliers
• CO₂ compensation for mail dispatch within the Group as well as for business trips and the vehicle fleet

• Minimization of CO₂ emissions due to the arrival and departure of guests and participants by focusing on the use of rail or public transport already during the construction of the hall. Further information.

• Additional options for CO₂ free mobility include traveling to the event with rental bikes from nextbike. Our cooperation partner has several stations around the Velodrom.

Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Velodrom and its side halls every year. We use this reach responsibly to provide transparent information about our sustainable actions.

We use information boards in the arena and our online channels to make our measures visible and continuously develop them further.

Focal points of our communication:

• Anchoring the sustainability strategy in corporate principles and communication materials
• Sharing knowledge through guided tours and presentations
• Best-practice contributions and presentations at industry and specialist events
• Active dialog with regional and national media