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Consider the following statements about FIFA: 1. It is an association governed by Swiss law, founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. 2. FIFA has been engaging with. its stakeholders and other institutions to find sensible ways of addressing environmental issues and mitigate the negative environmental impacts . linked to its activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) was founded on May 21, 1904, in Paris and is currently headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It is an association governed by Swiss law, specifically under the Swiss Civil Code. Statement 2 is also correct; FIFA has increasingly integrated sustainability into its core values, engaging with stakeholders to address environmental impacts. This commitment is evidenced by initiatives like the 'Green Goal' during the 2006 World Cup and the development of comprehensive sustainability strategies for events like the 2022 Qatar World Cup. While FIFA has faced criticism and regulatory scrutiny from the Swiss Fairness Commission regarding specific 'carbon neutral' claims, the organization maintains a policy of collaborating with international stakeholders to mitigate the negative environmental footprints of its activities [1].
Sources
- [1] https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/fifa-made-false-claims-about-carbon-neutrality-qatar-world-cup-regulator-2023-06-07/