Portugal v USA: Group E - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

This case study explores the key initiatives and outcomes of the FIFA Sustainable Sourcing Code, which played a crucial role in reducing the negative environmental and social impacts of the event.

Sustainable procurement at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

 BAA WHEELCHAIR VIEWING at the New Zealand 2023 Group D match between Denmark and China at Perth Stadium

A total of 24% of New Zealanders and one in five Australians identify as having a disability, and roughly 85% of those have a non‑visible disability or access need, requiring support or adjustments to thrive.

Accessibility: Inclusive initiatives for fans with non‑visible disabilities

Football re-wilded

Each tournament can be more like a tree in the forest, giving more than it takes. There is a clear opportunity to improve the conditions of tournament communities.

Environmental sustainability: Football Rewilded – respective place and space

Portugal v USA: Group E - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 (signage)

This case study highlights the meaningful and authentic engagement efforts made by the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 tournament to recognise, celebrate and honour First Nations and Māori communities.

Human rights: authentic engagement with First Nations and Māori communities

A detailed view of a 'We Are Against Abuse. Speak Up!' poster inside the Jamaica dressing room

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 saw comprehensive safeguarding initiatives implemented, with the goal of minimising the opportunity for abuse and harassment to occur, and putting in place appropriate systems to respond effectively when it does.

Safeguarding: engaging professional safeguarding officers

Nature positive signage at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

This case study delves into a strategic initiative that capitalised on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 as a platform to raise awareness of the positive impact of football on sustainability.

Sustainability awareness: leveraging the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ for sustainability awareness

Case studies of key initiatives of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

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FIFA Secretary General ad interim Mattias Grafström

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström addresses the remarkable success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Foreword by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström

Group G match between Argentina and Sweden at Waikato Stadium

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Sustainability Report is designed to provide a picture of how the tournament team addressed the 12 sustainability priorities and the recommendations of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Human Rights Risk Assessment.

Sustainability planning and execution

Argentina v Sweden: Group G - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

For this report, we chose to present the outputs and impacts according to the five most significant elements of the tournament ecosystem.

Outputs and impacts

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Analysis of key initiatives of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™.

Case studies

A general view during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Spain and Sweden

In recent years, the investments and requirements to stage the FIFA Women’s World Cup have grown significantly. Today, hosting the tournament provides substantial opportunities and benefits for the host nations.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Sustainability Report

Case studies