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Insights
Henekom Group today announced a partnership with Exiger, the AI partner for supply chain and procurement automation, to jointly develop a next-generation Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) technology solution designed for global business clients. The partnership combines Exiger’s award-winning AI execution layer for supply chain, procurement and compliance with Henekom’s deep human rights expertise and experience transforming United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) and International Labour Organization (ILO) guidelines into proven, context-specific solutions for clients including FIFA World Cup 2026 and its local organizing committees.
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.
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.
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™.
In the News
An opinion piece arguing the World Cup's economic benefits often bypass underserved communities, calling for real investment in youth soccer access.
Host Committee leadership reflected on the tournament's fan-walk tradition, record visitor turnout, and standout moments like Cape Verde's World Cup debut.
Reported Houston's self-graded A+ World Cup hosting run, citing nearly half a million match attendees and hundreds of thousands more at Fan Festival.
Captured Houston's multicultural World Cup atmosphere, including the Fan Festival's prayer room and foot-washing area set up for Muslim supporters during match days.
Profiled the Road to the Cup tournament finale at Aramco Arena, where 125 teams competed as part of the World Cup's lasting legacy in Houston.
Recapped the North Texas Host Committee's Human Rights Action Plan progress in its March "From the Pitch" newsletter.
Broke down the newly released 40-page Human Rights Action Plan, shaped by input from more than 100 stakeholders across safeguarding, workers' rights, and access to remedy.
Featured Henekom's Minal Patel Davis discussing the Host Committee's Human Rights Action Plan, including its $15 wage floor and new Worker Support Hub.
Reported on Houston police preparations for World Cup crowds, including fan march routes and security planning around Fan Festival and the stadium.
Detailed the tournament's format, presenting sponsor Reliant, and its role within the Host Committee's Grow the Game legacy pillar.
Covered the opening of registration for the Road to the Cup 7v7 youth tournament, part of Houston's World Cup buildup for players ages U11–U18/19.