Sustainability at the Hennef Sports School – actively living responsibility
Sustainability is not a trend for us, but a central component of our actions. Whether in construction measures, modernization or everyday procurement – we attach great importance to making our decisions with climate and environmental protection in mind. As a sports school with a social role model function, we not only want to promote physical activity, but also make an active contribution to sustainable development. You can find out which specific measures we have already implemented in the overview on this page.
Together for a future worth living – also in sport.
Honey bees
Since June 2018, the sports school has provided a valuable habitat for almost 180,000 bees. The bees’ settlement on the grounds of the sports school is intended to show that it is relatively easy for anyone to make a small, positive contribution to the protection of nature in the middle of a built-up area.
Solar thermal energy
The heating of the pool water in our indoor pool is supported by a solar thermal system with an output of around 10 kW. With the same output, less fossil fuels are needed to heat the water.
Solar thermal energy
The heating of the pool water in our indoor pool is supported by a solar thermal system with an output of around 10 kW. With the same output, less fossil fuels are needed to heat the water.
Electricity and gas
For us, electricity does not “simply” come from the mains. When purchasing, we make sure that our electricity is 100% renewable. For example, around 75% of our electricity comes from hydroelectric power plants and around 25% from wind farms. Our green electricity is tested and certified annually by TÜV Rheinland.
Every year, our supplier purchases CO2 credits from verified and certified CO2 reduction projects for the quantities of natural gas we consume. This fully offsets the CO2 emissions resulting from the combustion of natural gas.
Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic systems with a total output of 368.80 kWp are installed on the roofs of our hall complex, the artificial turf hall (both since June 2010) and our parking garage. The photovoltaic systems produce around 313,500 kWh of electricity per year, which could supply over 100 households with an average annual consumption of 3,000 kWh. The electricity production saves around 120 tons of CO2 per year.
Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic systems with a total output of 368.80 kWp are installed on the roofs of our hall complex, the artificial turf hall (both since June 2010) and our parking garage. The photovoltaic systems produce around 313,500 kWh of electricity per year, which could supply over 100 households with an average annual consumption of 3,000 kWh. The electricity production saves around 120 tons of CO2 per year.
Rainwater utilization
Five cisterns with a capacity of 50,000 liters were installed not far from the sports field at the main building. We collect rainwater in the cisterns and use it to irrigate the sports field. The need for fresh water for watering the sports field has been significantly reduced thanks to the installation of the cisterns.
Combined heat and power plant
As part of the renovation of the sports school’s local heating supply, a combined heat and power unit (CHP) was installed in 2016 alongside highly efficient condensing boilers and commissioned in November 2016. The simultaneous production of heat and electricity (known as combined heat and power) means that the natural gas fuel used is utilized optimally and in a more environmentally friendly way. The CHP plant has a thermal output of 180 kW and an electrical output of 150 kW.
Combined heat and power plant
As part of the renovation of the sports school’s local heating supply, a combined heat and power unit (CHP) was installed in 2016 alongside highly efficient condensing boilers and commissioned in November 2016. The simultaneous production of heat and electricity (known as combined heat and power) means that the natural gas fuel used is utilized optimally and in a more environmentally friendly way. The CHP plant has a thermal output of 180 kW and an electrical output of 150 kW.
Electric vehicle
In July 2018, we put our first electric vehicle into operation for journeys on the premises and in the surrounding area. Numerous journeys for which we used the previous, conventionally powered vehicle fleet can now be made in a more environmentally friendly way and without local emissions. The aim is to gradually convert our fleet to electric vehicles.
Certificate for climate protection
In February 2020, we received a certificate from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety as part of the “National Climate Protection Initiative”. The project “Renovation of ventilation and air conditioning equipment” will save a total of 362 tons of CO2 in the sports school!
Certificate for climate protection
In February 2020, we received a certificate from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety as part of the “National Climate Protection Initiative”. The project “Renovation of ventilation and air conditioning equipment” will save a total of 362 tons of CO2 in the sports school!