Last Wednesday, Greta Thunberg caused a loud controversy by calling into question Roger Federer's link with Credit Suisse. The climate change activist released the #rogerwakeupnow tag on Twitter to underline the Swiss relationship with this bank, which, according to 350.org Europe, has spent $ 57 billion in the search for oil fields. Three days later, the champion of 20 'majors' has answered Thunberg through a statement.
"I take the effects and threats of climate change very seriously, especially since my family and I arrived in Australia in the midst of a major catastrophe caused by forest fires," begins the letter from Federer, who will fight in Melbourne, to as of January 20, for its seventh Australian Open title.
"Committed to the cause"
"As the father of four children and passionate advocate for universal education, I have deep respect and admiration for the youth movement that fights climate change. I thank these young activists for their efforts to try to raise awareness so we can review our behavior and seek innovative solutions." , underlines Federer, who receives two million dollars annually for his advertising contract with Credite Suisse.
Not to mention Thunberg or the aforementioned financial institution at any time, Roger does stress his commitment to the environmental cause. "I am very aware of my responsibility in my private field, also as an athlete and as an entrepreneur. That is why I am committed to the cause and use my privileged position to talk with my sponsors about these important issues."
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