FIFA

This award is bestowed upon FIFA for its extraordinary commitment and exemplary leadership in decarbonising sport on a global scale. FIFA has demonstrated an ambitious vision by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, a target that significantly surpasses standard objectives, whilst concurrently setting a robust interim target of a 50% reduction by 2030, all in precise alignment with the UNFCCC's ""Race to Zero"" campaign.

Its comprehensive climate strategy meticulously focuses on drastically reducing emissions from its extensive events and optimising existing sports infrastructure. This encompasses the rigorous implementation of pivotal initiatives such as sustainable venue management and the fervent promotion of sustainable transport solutions for all stakeholders. What truly distinguishes FIFA is its unparalleled ability to harness the immense global power of football to heighten critical awareness and inspire crucial climate action among billions of fans and athletes worldwide.

This prestigious recognition celebrates FIFA's excellence in championing sustainable practices within the sporting arena and its fundamental role in mobilising its vast global community towards a decarbonised future. In doing so, it profoundly demonstrates how sport can serve as a potent engine for transformative environmental change on an unparalleled massive scale.