Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet

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What is it with major sporting events and partnering with those who harm people and the planet? The African Cup Of Nations partnered with TotalEnergies, well known for its human rights abuses on the continent, and the last Fifa World Cup was held in Qatar, where human rights abuses are well documented. 

The latest in this unsavoury trend is the Olympic Games and its partnership with Toyota. After promising to be the “most sustainable games” ever, the event is maintaining its sponsorship deal with the car manufacturer, which is likely to come to…



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