Sustainable procurement
Objective: Apply leading sustainable procurement and licensing practices in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ supply chains to protect people’s rights and well-being, reduce environmental impacts and promote economic development.
The sustainable procurement material topic aligns with the following UN SDGs:
Context
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ could not be delivered without the many hundreds of products and services provided through various suppliers, licensees and commercial affiliates, including construction services, facilities management, venue signage and dressing, merchandise, food and beverage, IT equipment, security services, cleaning and waste management services, medical services, accommodation, transport services and much more.
Similarly, many of the key sustainability objectives set out in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Sustainability Strategy could not be delivered without the support of suppliers, licensees and commercial affiliates. Tournament organisers have the responsibility to work closely with these organisations to manage supply chain sustainability impacts, particularly in areas such as workers’ living and working conditions, workers’ recruitment, health, safety and security for tournament attendees, adaptability of infrastructure and services, environmental impacts, and compliance, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption.
Initiatives
The sustainable procurement objective was addressed through the following initiatives: