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The starting point was Sports for Future e.V. with its network of over 500 supporters committed to climate protection in sports. From this rather low-threshold approach, the idea for an ambitious framework was born in cooperation with IMPCT gGmbH to think about change from the desired end state: What framework conditions need to be created in order to achieve our vision of a sustainable future?
Leveraging IMPCT’s experiences and insights from developing licensing criteria for the DFL, the SPORTS20 framework for transformed sport was established, identifying the necessary political and institutional frameworks for a sustainable sports industry.
From the outset, SPORTS20 started with international partners as a global initiative, first presented at COP28 in Dubai at the German Pavilion and WWF Panda Hub, showcasing sports as a driver of climate action and sustainable development.
our dna
founder sports20 & IMPCT.help
Working in strategy and organizational development for international companies and non-profit organizations 25+ years. Gained experience on the corporate side in managerial positions (e.g. F1) and since 2004 as entrepreneur. Teaching at German universities since 2004. After more than a decade of pro bono work in sustainability and building a large NGO Tanja Ferkau founded the non-profit IMPCT gGmbH in 02/2017 as an accelerator for systemic change and social transformation. Support of and consulting for a variety of stakeholders in the sports industry, encompassing areas such as strategy, reporting, stakeholder analysis, and the development of sustainability standards, including those set by the DFL.
founder sports20 & sports for future
Studied economics. Then positions at the T-Mobile Team (cycling) and HSV as well as the HSV foundation. Since 2016 trained as CSR manager and starting to become self-employed with a focus on strategy development and sustainability for Darmstadt 98, the Climate Arena, Bayer Leverkusen, VfL Osnabrück, the German Ice Hockey League, Adler Mannheim and the DFB. Since 2018 responsible for TSG Hoffenheim corporate development with sustainability as a central anchor.
For a better future
The challenges of our time—climate change, social inequality, and resource scarcity—demand more than isolated efforts. They require systemic, collective action. IMPCT is an expert platform driving sustainable transformation with a holistic perspective to create real, lasting impact. Since 2017, IMPCT has brought together key players from business, industry, foundations, and the nonprofit sector that are committed to shaping solutions to drive meaningful, long-term change. Guided by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), IMPCT fosters social innovation, advises organizations on sustainability strategies, and develops impactful frameworks—such as sustainability standards for the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL). As a nonprofit platform, IMPCT stands for the balance of economic success, ecological responsibility, and social justice—because a sustainable future can only be achieved together. And with its unique power to inspire and unite people across all backgrounds, sport serves as a key driver in accelerating this transformation.
Together for climate action
Sports for Future brings together athletes, clubs, associations, fans, and supporters to harness the power of sports in addressing climate change. The demands of the “Fridays For Future” movement and other initiatives that base their actions on scientific evidence are supported – for the preservation of livelihoods, which are also essential for health and sports. Embracing change positively: as an opportunity for new possibilities and a sustainable future. Sports for Future prioritizes teamwork and solidarity. Social cohesion is seen as the basis of living together, even in challenging times. A fair, respectful, and solution-oriented culture of debate is central to this critical issue of the future and other significant topics. Sports for Future is supported by more than 600 clubs, associations, athletes, and fans, collectively representing over 25 million members.
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Strategist, Framework AND Guideline Development
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