A new publication by football's governing body highlights the social responsibility of the sport.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has unveiled a guiding document for the modernisation of football’s governing body – FIFA 2.0.
Entrenched in this document is recognition of the power of football to engage with people and communities. The document outlines what FIFA recognises as the social responsibility of the sport and the organisation.
Football has a choice; it can be a leader and shape change, or it can be a follower and be shaped by change.
While outlining methods to Grow the Game there is emphasis in doing this through socially acceptable means. This includes environmental and financial sustainability, the protection of workers and human rights of those involved in FIFA activities, and the continued respect for each and every individual involved with football across the world.
FIFA plays an active role in promoting sports as a vehicle for social development, fighting racism and discrimination in all its forms, promoting sustainability at sporting mega-events, and highlighting fair play as a fundamental part of football. ™. For years, the organisation has taken important steps in developing comprehensive sustainability strategies for FIFA World Cup™ events to reduce the financial, environmental, and social stresses placed on local communities by these marquee events.
FIFA 2.0 sets out commitments by the organisation to recognise and demonstrate its social responsibility, and to work with partner organisations and governing bodies to ensure football’s positive role in social change.
Overall, these efforts will reinforce FIFA’s commitment to working with partners to advance goals related to social responsibility.
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