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Red Bull sponsor ExxonMobil leads push against EU climate law
As ExxonMobil pushes back on EU climate legislation, its partnership with Red Bull Racing puts sport’s sustainability goals under scrutiny.
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Red Bull Racing reports slower growth as McLaren ends F1 dominance
Verstappen drives both on-track and financial success; Horner adds £9m to £80m exit payout.
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FIFA’s sponsorships under fire as Wheeler warns of sport’s exploitation
At the Sport Positive Summit, the PFA Sustainability Champion challenged sport’s role in enabling corporate greenwashing and environmental harm.
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F1 Academy revenue surges sixfold to £15m in second year
Support role at F1 Grand Prix drives growth in female-only single-seater series.
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September 2025

Why Premier League clubs’ biggest emissions go mostly unreported
Part 3: Only five clubs report scope 3 emissions in detail; highlighting the challenge of measuring football’s biggest impact.
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Most Premier League clubs see emissions rise, Tottenham Hotspur lead the charge in cuts
Part 2: Operational emissions vary widely as clubs expand women’s fixtures, European campaigns, and commercial activities.
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Exclusive: Premier League’s Big Six account for over 60% of operational emissions
Part 1: Concentration of carbon emissions among elite clubs demonstrates need for rapid reduction in greenhouse gases, says expert.
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Liverpool appoints Jenny Beacham as first woman director under FSG
Board reshuffle sees Andy Hughes step down, while Billy Hogan continues as CEO.
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August 2025

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