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The World Cup's biggest climate cost isn't the tournament - it's the sponsors
New analysis finds that FIFA's deals with just four high-carbon sponsors - led by fossil fuel giant Aramco - could drive over four times more climate pollution than the tournament itself.
The 2026 Winter Olympics - a turning point for sports sponsorship?
We have collated some of the most useful resources from the campaign in one place to help build on advocacy efforts ahead of the next Winter Games in 2030 in the French Alps.
New film uncovers the harms caused by FC’s Barcelona polluting partner
In the latest win against fossil fuel sponsorship in sport, FC Barcelona finally acts to divest itself of its relationship with the high-polluting, socially divisive Canadian oil company Gran Tierra Energy.
Heat, Hype & High Stakes: a media briefing for the upcoming World Cup
A media briefing created for journalists and broadcasters ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Players open Letter to FIFA on Heat Stress and Player Welfare
Professional footballers warn the climate crisis is worsening player welfare risks. In a new open letter, players back medical experts’ call for stronger heat-stress protocols for the upcoming FIFA World Cup and serious climate action from FIFA.
The Hot Six Cities: When the World Cup Boils Over
With just weeks to go before the most polluting World Cup ever takes place across three countries in North America, the Cool Down Network launches its climate guides to six of the host cities most likely to suffer heat extremes.
Film: Love Football, Hate Pollution
In a new film with Badvertising, we spoke to fans about their earliest memories of the beautiful game against a backdrop of climate inaction from FIFA.
Climate experts and ski enthusiasts call on the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Narvik 2029 to lead on sustainability
Leading climate experts and ski enthusiasts are urging organisers of the FIS Alpine World Championships in Narvik 2029 to demonstrate sustainability during the event.
Winter Olympics Report 17: Global Event, Local Impact
In his last Winter Olympic report, Matt Rendell looks to Olympic venues Bormio and Livigno to demonstrate the negative legacy the games will leave behind.
Winter Olympics Report 16: Requiem for the Trees
In 2024, as hundreds of ancient larch trees were felled for the new Cortina bobsleigh run, celebrated concert cellist Mario Brunello took his cello to the scene, and played a requiem to the dying forests.
Winter Olympics Report 15: The Alps in Crisis
Against the backdrop of high-carbon sponsors headlining the Winter Olympics, the Alps are facing heavy industrialisation. In his latest Winter Olympics report, Matt Rendell explores the ramifications behind the development of this iconic landscape.
Winter Olympics Report 14: Cortina's Downhill Slide
As the Winter Olympics comes to a close, the town of Cortina seems to be enjoying the fanfare of the games. However town councillor Roberta De Zanna tells a very different story.
Winter Olympics Report 13: Arena Santagiulia
Designated as “an essential construction” by regional governments, the Santagiulia arena has caused upset amongst the community. From Milan, Matt Rendell reports on the controversies and failed promises surrounding the Olympic Ice Hockey venue.
Winter Olympics Report 12: The Olympics Re-Imagined
The latest report from Matt Rendell dives into the transformation of Milan’s ‘Ice Palace’, an-ex ice sports venue that’s been reimagined for music and cultural celebration. Join him to explore why culturally-significant venues should be embraced rather than forgotten in the wake of needless new construction
Winter Olympics Report 11: Sport in Climate’s Court
Sponsors of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics include the mega polluter ENI. This sole sponsorship deal with the oil and gas giant is estimated to produce ~700,000 tCO2e. That’s nearly double the emissions of other high carbon sponsors at the games. From Milan, Matt Rendell reports on ongoing legal battles against ENI’s polluting practices.
Winter Olympics Report 10: Sacred Wood
The Winter Olympics has a big precedent to make the world a better place - as the banning of tobacco sponsorship at the 1988 Winter Games shows us. So why are the Winter Games still platforming companies melting the snow they depend on?
Winter Olympics Report 9: The Brand Stretching Games
The Winter Olympics has a big precedent to make the world a better place - as the banning of tobacco sponsorship at the 1988 Winter Games shows us. So why are the Winter Games still platforming companies melting the snow they depend on?
Winter Olympics Report 8: Olympic Warmongering
Amongst the host of polluting sponsors at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Leonardo - one of the world’s biggest arms manufacturers - is a key partner and equipment provider for the Games. In his latest report Matt Rendell questions where this leaves the spirit of the Olympic truce.
Winter Olympics Report 7: The Enemies of Italy
In our latest report on the ground at the Winter Olympics, Matt Rendell introduces the Utopiads - a four day sustainable alternative to the Games.