Innovation spotlight: Fürth district recognizes forward-thinking initiatives for sustainability
In a celebration of sustainability and environmental awareness, the Sustainability Prize 2025 was awarded to four exceptional projects in Fürth, Germany. Among the honourees, Stein Gymnasium's "Climate School Stein" project took the main prize.
The "Climate School Stein" project, a collaborative initiative by teachers, parents, and students, aims to integrate climate protection and sustainability into school life at Stein Gymnasium. The team has determined the school's CO2 footprint and developed a specific climate protection plan, with the goal of being certified as a "Silver Climate School" by the end of 2025.
County Administrator Bernd Obst praised the commitment of all those involved in the project, commending their efforts towards sustainable development. The district of Fürth has recently prioritised sustainability, with initiatives like the one at Stein Gymnasium contributing to this shared goal.
Meanwhile, the Dillenberg School in Cadolzburg has also been recognised for its innovative class model, which promotes social and emotional skills. The school engages in a senior home as part of its class model, and the notable "Hero Break" approach teaches practical first aid skills.
Elsewhere, the Horst Brandstätter Group is making significant strides in promoting environmental awareness and biodiversity. At the Playmobil Funpark, initiatives aim to actively engage young visitors in sustainability and biodiversity. The Group has established a bee experience trail and switched to bio-based plastics for Playmobil Junior.
The profits from the Veitsbronn food bank's photovoltaic system, installed on the Veitsbad roof, support social projects, such as financing swimming courses for needy families. The system ensures sustainable energy production, contributing to the district's sustainability efforts.
The Sustainability Prize 2025 ceremony was generously supported by the Sparkasse Fürth. While details about the other three awarded projects were not available, Fürth has been highlighted for its sustainability efforts, notably through Siemens' achievements. Siemens' site in Fürth received the "Sustainability Lighthouse Award" for its eco-friendly production practices, which included significant reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
As these projects demonstrate, Fürth is leading the way in sustainability initiatives, inspiring others to take action for a greener future.
The "Climate School Stein" project, being recognized at Stein Gymnasium, aspires to foster a sustainable lifestyle within the school environment by addressing climate change and promoting environmental science. This initiative, a collaborative effort among teachers, parents, and students, targets reducing the school's carbon footprint and aims to attain "Silver Climate School" certification by the end of 2025.
The Dillenberg School in Cadolzburg, another honouree, has designed an innovative class model that nurtures social and emotional skills. This model involves engaging with a local senior home and incorporating the "Hero Break" approach, which teaches practical first aid skills.
The Horst Brandstätter Group, taking action for environmental awareness, has established initiatives at the Playmobil Funpark to educate young visitors about sustainability and biodiversity. Notable efforts include the creation of a bee experience trail and the switch to bio-based plastics for Playmobil Junior.
