Futbol Club Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Futbol Club Barcelona, commonly known as FC Barcelona or Barça, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Spain. Known for its distinctive style of play and a rich history in both domestic LaLiga and European competitions, the club operates as a member-owned organization and has a global fan base.

CCI Score

33.70

-0.02% April 18

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FC Barcelona's Suppliers Code of Conduct

FC Barcelona introduced an updated Suppliers' Code of Conduct emphasizing high ethical standards in labor rights and supply chain practices. The document mandates compliance with international human rights, prohibits forced and child labor, and insists on transparency and ethical sourcing from all suppliers.

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Futbol Club Barcelona is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

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JAN

03

2025

FC Barcelona's Suppliers Code of Conduct
87.43

FC Barcelona introduced an updated Suppliers' Code of Conduct emphasizing high ethical standards in labor rights and supply chain practices. The document mandates compliance with international human rights, prohibits forced and child labor, and insists on transparency and ethical sourcing from all suppliers.
+90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The Code of Conduct explicitly reinforces respect for international labor and human rights standards by prohibiting forced labor, child labor, and discriminatory practices. This initiative supports progressive labor practices and worker protection, aligning with anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist values.

FC BARCELONA'S SUPPLIERS' CODE OF CONDUCT
+90

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

The Code of Conduct sets robust guidelines for supply chain ethics, ensuring that all suppliers adopt high standards in ethical sourcing and transparency. This measure is aimed at preventing labor abuses and promoting accountability, reinforcing the club's commitment to anti-fascist and socially responsible business practices.

FC BARCELONA'S SUPPLIERS' CODE OF CONDUCT
MAR

12

2024

FC Barcelona's Cultural and Political Stance Champions Catalan Identity
71.65

The article highlights FC Barcelona's long history of political activism and its modern efforts to promote Catalan identity as a form of resistance against authoritarian practices in Spain. The club's leadership, including figures such as Joan Laporta, continues to voice a strong stance that opposes centralized oppression and champions democratic values.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

FC Barcelona has historically embodied an anti-authoritarian stance through its advocacy for Catalan identity and cultural resistance. The club's continued political engagement, as shown by its leadership's use of the platform to promote democratic values and challenge oppressive state practices, positively distinguishes its public and political behavior.

In Barcelona, a Football Club’s Vision Persists
NOV

22

2023

Allegations of Labor Abuse at Camp Nou Renovation
-34.75

FC Barcelona has been accused of labor exploitation at its Camp Nou renovation project, with multiple workers alleging they are paid below minimum wage and endure harsh working conditions. The club denies these accusations, claiming compliance with labor laws and resolving only minor issues.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

Multiple workers involved in the Camp Nou renovation project have reported earning wages below the minimum wage and facing exhausting working conditions. Despite FC Barcelona’s denials and claims that all labor practices are in full compliance with legal requirements, these allegations raise serious concerns about fair treatment and workers' rights. The contradiction between the official stance and witness accounts suggests potential labor rights abuses that warrant a negative evaluation under the Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility category.

Barcelona denies accusations of labor abuse in Camp Nou project
JUN

14

2022

Barcelona President Calls for Stricter Regulation of State-Owned Clubs
60.17

FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has publicly lobbied UEFA for harmonized, stricter rules on state-owned clubs to ensure fair competition, emphasizing the need for transparency in club ownership and financial practices. The statement, made amid broader discussions on state influence in sports, was also aligned with a new partnership between Barcelona and UNHCR.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

FC Barcelona, under the leadership of President Joan Laporta, has taken a proactive stance by lobbying regulatory bodies like UEFA to impose stricter rules on state-owned clubs. This move aims to level the playing field within European football by countering distortions created by state-backed financial influences. Such executive political engagement aligns with democratic accountability and transparency, which are crucial for resisting authoritarian tendencies in sports governance.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta calls for stricter rules on state-owned clubs
JAN

01

2019

FC Barcelona's Contested Historical Ties to Franco Regime
-15.98

The article examines FC Barcelona's historical actions, including awarding honors to Franco during his dictatorship and the subsequent removal of these honors in 2019 by a fans' vote, reigniting debates about the club's political legacy and alleged complicity with authoritarian practices.
-30

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

FC Barcelona’s decision in the past to award honors to Franco—an action that is now widely seen as supportive of an authoritarian regime—has left a negative mark on its political legacy. Although the honors were removed in 2019 via a fans' vote, the historical association continues to fuel accusations of complicity, impacting the club's score under the Public and Political Behavior category.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, and accusations of being Franco's regime club
JUN

21

1925

Forced Closure of FC Barcelona under the Primo de Rivera Dictatorship (1925)
0.00

In June 1925, FC Barcelona was forcibly closed and its governance restructured under pressure from the authoritarian regime of Primo de Rivera. The club's leadership capitulated to political coercion, compromising its democratic foundation in order to secure financial survival.
-20

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

FC Barcelona’s response in 1925 to the political pressure from the dictatorship—by accepting a regime-approved board—undermined its democratic governance and contributed, even if involuntarily, to the bolstering of authoritarian influence. This represents a negative instance under Public and Political Behavior.

FC Barcelona and the Forced Closure of 1925
-30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 20

The restructuring of the club’s governance, compelled by authoritarian imposition, reflects economic and structural coercion that undermined FC Barcelona's democratic operating principles. This constitutes an instance of regulatory capture and economic collaboration with an authoritarian regime.

FC Barcelona and the Forced Closure of 1925