One Game, One Obligation: The Case for Integrating Human Rights and Environmental Sustainability in Sports
Mega sporting events bring global visibility and economic opportunity, but they also carry significant environmental and human rights impacts across their lifecycle. In this piece, we explore why these challenges must be addressed together, and how integrating human rights due diligence with environmental strategy can move the sports sector from fragmented commitments to a single, accountable approach.
Human Rights Due Diligence and Mega Sporting Events
Mega sporting events generate massive economic impact, but without enforceable safeguards they can also expose host cities to serious human rights risks. In this piece, our CEO explores how cities can move beyond high-level commitments by embedding human rights due diligence directly into procurement and contracting—turning principles into enforceable action with real accountability.
Championing Human Rights: How the Sports Industry Drives Everyday Change
Human Rights Day reminds us that human rights are “everyday essentials.” As the sports industry grows to an expected $602B by 2030, its decisions increasingly affect workers, athletes, and communities. This Human Rights Day, we examine how the sports industry can transform its influence into measurable action, highlighting how Henekom Group is supporting Houston and Dallas as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup 26™.