Borussia Dortmund has entered into a five-season strategic partnership with Panasonic Heating & Cooling Europe. The agreement is set to run until the summer of 2031. The alliance aims to modernise the Bundesliga club's infrastructure with innovative and efficient heating and cooling technology, advancing the club's sustainability agenda. Panasonic will contribute its expertise in heating, cooling, and air conditioning solutions. The collaboration is expected to include pilot projects at various Borussia Dortmund facilities, raising the profile of these technologies.
Shared Values and Objectives
José Manuel Alves, Regional Director for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Ireland at Panasonic, highlighted the shared foundation. "BVB stands for emotion, solidarity and a unique bond between the team and the fans," Alves said. "We aim to help make the club’s infrastructure more sustainable and support its decarbonisation targets." On Borussia Dortmund's side, Benedikt Scholz, Director for Internationalisation & Commercial Partnerships, expressed confidence in the partnership. Scholz stated that Panasonic shares BVB's goals and supports them with innovative technologies, showing that football's impact extends beyond the pitch.
Context of a Strong Season
The announcement comes during a period of sporting strength. Borussia Dortmund leads the Bundesliga after four matchdays with twelve points, holding a two-point advantage over Bayern Munich. Under manager Edin Terzić, the team has started the season perfectly with four wins from four games and a goal difference of +7. The current form can be examined in detail on our stats page. The next challenge is a home fixture against eighth-placed Werder Bremen on October 9th.
The partnership with Panasonic is another element in the club's strategic direction, which stands for passion, unity, and responsibility. The specific modernisation projects at BVB sites will be developed over the coming months.
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