California Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez is urging Dodgers owner Mark Walter to end the team’s sponsorship deals with oil and gas companies due to the negative impact on the community and the environment. In a letter, Gonzalez highlighted the harmful effects of fossil fuel pollution on air quality and health in Los Angeles. The Dodgers prominently feature logos of Houston-based oil giant Phillips 66, prompting climate activists to petition for their removal from the stadium. California is currently suing major oil and gas companies, including Phillips 66, for climate damages. Gonzalez called for an end to the association with polluting fossil fuels and emphasized the need for a cleaner, greener future.
UCLA Law’s Emmett Institute survey revealed that at least 59 U.S. sports franchises, including the Dodgers, accept sponsorships from oil giants or companies that primarily use fossil fuels. Despite the team’s sustainability efforts and history of being ahead of the curve, the continued partnership with Phillips 66 was deemed anachronistic by Gonzalez. Climate activist Zan Dubin praised Gonzalez for endorsing the campaign to drop Phillips 66, emphasizing the need to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. The Dodgers did not respond to requests for comment, nor did Phillips 66 or Marathon Petroleum, another sponsor of the team.
Gonzalez, a passionate baseball fan, expressed hope for players to address the issue of fossil fuel advertisements. The Dodgers are opening their season in Tokyo and will return to Dodger Stadium for the home opener, where 76 logos will still be displayed. The call to end the partnership with oil and gas companies continues to gain momentum, with activists and legislators advocating for a more environmentally sustainable future.
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