FC Porto joins Football for the Goals

FC Porto has been formally accepted as a member of the Football for the Goals initiative, promoted by the United Nations (UN).

Football for the Goals is a United Nations initiative that provides a platform for the global football community to engage with and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is an opportunity to build on football’s powerful and influential reach and to work together to become agents of change by aligning messaging, strategies and operations with the aspirations of the SDGs.

This initiative will inspire and guide the world of football – from confederations, national associations, leagues and clubs, to players’ associations, organized fan groups, as well as media and commercial partners – to build on existing sustainability approaches and to implement SDG strategies that lead to behavioural change.

Members may not only aspire to develop sustainable practices, but may also act as champions of the SDGs during the Decade of Action (2020-2030). Members will use their visibility and outreach power via tournaments, players, corporate brand exposure, media and fan communities to raise the profile of the SDGs through amplification and advocacy. They will inspire action by demonstrating how these sustainable practices can be mainstreamed through any business model, including sport.

With this membership, the club commits to upholding and implementing policies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting behaviour change and good practice, using the power of football to raise awareness and support sustainable development.

As an integral part of Football for the Goals, the Dragons will have access to defined resources and expert content within the UN, as well as opportunities to collaborate in meetings, discussions and events with other FFTG representatives – here is the list of members.