sustainability management

• Green Globe Certification (Platinum Status)
  • Continuously certified since 2010 (first multifunctional arena in Germany)
  • Re-certified in 2025 following the regular audit cycle
  • Platinum status with 96% of criteria fulfilled
  • Evaluation covers sustainability, resource efficiency, social standards, occupational health & safety, visitor information, and customer satisfaction
  • Consistent resource conservation as a key success factor
• Certified Management Systems (TÜV audited)
  • 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
  • Based on 21 criteria across environment & energy, labor & human rights, ethics & compliance, and sustainable procurement
  • EcoVadis Platinum rating in 2023 (third consecutive year, highest distinction)

From now on, old clothes in good condition can easily be handed in to a Berlin Recycling Container at the Max-Schmeling-Halle. Together for a sustainable future!

Energy & buildings

• Reduction of heat demand through green, façade-insulating roof surfaces and preconditioning of outside air for temperature regulation
• Renewed building management system for efficient control of all technical systems
• Lighting control via timer switch
• Complete conversion 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 thanks to paperless management processes, central print management and digital communication (newsletter, social media, screens, LED surfaces)

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: The wood finds a new use as furniture and art objects in the Velodrom, among other things.

We use the Tork PaperCircle recycling concept in the Max-Schmeling-Halle . Since 2024, 10,325 kg of paper towels have been recycled and 4,470 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.

• 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 on travel VERLINKEN!

• Additional options for_CO2-free mobility include traveling to the event with rental bikes fromnextbike. Our cooperation partner has a station in front of the Max-Schmeling-Halle.

• 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 on travel VERLINKEN!

• Additional options for_CO2-free mobility include traveling to the event with rental bikes fromnextbike. Our cooperation partner has a station in front of the Max-Schmeling-Halle.