From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

By: Brian P. McCullough, University of Michigan and Edward Carrington, University of Michigan, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 10, 2025

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By Brian P. McCullough, University of Michigan and Edward Carrington, University of Michigan

If you go to a pro sports event today, there’s a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to reduce energy and waste. Some even claim to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, meaning any emissions they still do produce they offset by paying for projects, such as tree-planting, that …

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