Federer responds to Greta Thunberg: “I take climate change very seriously”

The young activist had disclosed a 'hashtag' that calls into question the link of the tennis player with Credit Suisse.

Last Wednesday, Greta Thunberg provoked a resounding controversy by calling into question the link between Roger Federer and Credit Suisse. The climate change activist released the label via Twitter #rogerwakeupnow to underline the relationship of the Swiss with this bank which, according to 350.org Europe, has spent 57,000 million dollars 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 great catastrophe caused by forest fires,” Federer's letter begins, which fight in Melbourne, to from January 20, for its seventh title of the Australian Open.

“Committed to the cause”

“As the father of four children and passionate advocate of universal education, I feel 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 s underlines 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.”