Regulator Accuses FIFA , of Misleading Fans , With 'Carbon-Neutral' Claims.
'The Guardian' reports that a Swiss regulator has
ruled that FIFA misled fans with claims that the
Qatar World Cup would be a 'carbon neutral' event.
The Commission for Loyalty, which oversees advertising
in Switzerland, has accused FIFA of making claims
about the tournament that cannot be proven.
The Commission for Loyalty, which oversees advertising
in Switzerland, has accused FIFA of making claims
about the tournament that cannot be proven.
According to the Swiss regulator,
FIFA used controversial offsetting measures
that are not in compliance with Swiss standards. .
'The Guardian' reports that the decision
comes as a victory for environmental
activists across Europe. .
Fifa has been found out for using false
green claims as a substitute for real
climate action. Sport continues to be
used as a giant billboard by some of
the biggest climate culprits to promote
polluting products and lifestyles,
threatening the future of athletes,
fans and the sport itself. , Andrew Simms, Director of the New Weather Institute, via 'The Guardian'.
It’s time that sport, and its governing
bodies like FIFA, used their power
and position to accelerate the low carbon
transition, instead of delaying it and
misleading the public in the process, Andrew Simms, Director of the New Weather Institute, via 'The Guardian'.
It’s time that sport, and its governing
bodies like FIFA, used their power
and position to accelerate the low carbon
transition, instead of delaying it and
misleading the public in the process, Andrew Simms, Director of the New Weather Institute, via 'The Guardian'.
Despite estimates projecting the tournament to generate
more CO2 than any previous event, Qatar was
prominently billed as the “first carbon neutral World Cup.”.
According to a report published by Carbon Market Watch,
the claims made by FIFA's governing body and
the plans for offsetting emissions were "problematic.".
According to a report published by Carbon Market Watch,
the claims made by FIFA's governing body and
the plans for offsetting emissions were "problematic.".
'The Guardian' points out that FIFA is a signatory of the United
Nation's Sport for Climate Framework, which commits to, “immediate action … reflecting the
urgency of rapid emissions reductions.”.
'The Guardian' points out that FIFA is a signatory of the United
Nation's Sport for Climate Framework, which commits to, “immediate action … reflecting the
urgency of rapid emissions reductions.”.
This should be the moment FIFA
begins taking credible climate action,
which must start with breaking ties with
big polluters, such as their sponsors
QatarEnergy and Qatar Airways, Frank Huisingh, Fossil Free Football, via 'The Guardian'