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Veloce Racing become first Extreme E team to offset pre-season carbon through forestry REDD project in Para, Brazil
- Veloce Racing reinforces commitment to carbon management with ALLCOT Group ahead of first Extreme E race
- In anticipation of the Amazon X Prix in exactly 6 months’ time, the team has selected the Para Legacy Programme to offset this carbon output
- The offset in this location ties in with the celebration yesterday of International Day of the forests, which aims to raise awareness of the issues associated with deforestation
With exactly six months to go until the Amazon X Prix, Veloce Racing has today (Tuesday, 23 March) revealed that it will offset its carbon footprint from between September 2019 and December 2020 – a total of 25,975 tons of CO2 equivalent – by helping to plant 100 hectares of forest in Brazil.
The team showed its commitment to its carbon management and mitigation ahead of the start of the inaugural Extreme E season, by announcing an official partnership with sustainability solutions provider ALLCOT Group back in December.
Now, Veloce Racing can reveal that it will offset all of their pre-season carbon output, through the Amazon X Prix’s official Legacy Programme in Pará, Brazil, with the objective of reducing deforestation and wildfires in the region.
Working with The Nature Conservancy, the aim is to tackle one of the main factors of deforestation – unsustainable ranching and farming practices. The reforestation programme will secure 100 hectares of existing forest while also replanting 100 hectares of native forest.
The announcement of this offset mission follows Sunday’s International Day of Forests (21 March), which raises awareness of the need to protect forests, encouraging people to act and help to preserve them.
Daniel Bailey, CEO, Veloce Racing commented:
“It’s been great working with ALLCOT to measure our carbon output. They have a huge amount of experience in this field and we’re really pleased with the work they have done with us so far.
“Now that we’ve identified our output, we can address it. With so much biodiversity, the Amazon Rainforest is one of the world’s most important ecosystems and plays a key role in regulating global climate patterns. For that reason, it is vital that we protect it and do everything we can to ensure it not only survives but flourishes in the future.”
Alexis Leroy, CEO, ALLCOT Group commented:
“We’ve been working with Veloce Racing for a good few months now calculating their carbon output for the last year. It’s evident they are committed to minimalize their environmental impact as a team and are working hard to set the example for other Extreme E teams.
“Whilst carbon offset always comes after the reduction plan and objectives, they are a racing team with a mission and balancing the objectives of reaching a mass audience through entertaining sport and minimalizing your carbon footprint is always going to be a challenge. In this instance offset is the best solution and we are proud to support them on this journey.”
The 2021 Extreme E season is set to begin in AlUla, Saudi Arabia (3-4 April) before moving on to Dakar, Senegal (29-30 May), Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (28-29 August), Pará, Brazil (23-24 October) and Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina (11-12 December).
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North Star Network Acquires Um Dois Esportes
North Star Network has acquired Um Dois Esportes, a sports coverage and analysis site created from the merger of Gazeta Do Povo and Tribuna do Paraná in 2020.
Julien Josset, co-founder of North Star Network, said: “Thank you to the team at GRPCOM for their faith in us to take the brand forward. Um Dois Esportes is an established and renowned site in Paraná State, and we’re excited about the challenge of developing this asset.
“We’re happy to maintain the collaboration with the existing editorial team, and look forward to working with them, bringing our unique NSN approach, to take UDE forward.”
NSN’s signing of Um Dois Esportes is the media house’s fourth acquisition of 2024, following the recent deals to purchase UK-based SportsMole and MrFixitsTips, as well as Chilean site AlAireLibre, which was announced in March.
The latest addition to the North Star media portfolio joins existing assets including Top Mercato, Afrik-Foot, and Vringe. The Paris-based company already oversees a significant Brazilian operation, delivering over 6 million sessions per month, from the likes of Trivela, Premier League Brasil and Lakers Brasil.
NSN will retain Curitiba-based journalists from the Um Dois Esportes legacy team to maintain the asset’s unique tone and popular coverage of the Paraná sports scene across site and social.
Rafael Mello, Director of GRPCOM, said: “We were surprised by the interest, and initially had no intention of selling Um Dois, but as the conversations evolved, we realised this was a serious group with good intentions. We were very happy to see our project being valued by a large international group and going global, demonstrating the quality of the content we produced.
“We’re also proud that North Star inherited our journalists, who are truly responsible for the success of the product we offer readers every day.”
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L&G esports team founded by Alona Shevtsova won the national Dragon EC Cup tournament
Ukrainian esports team L&G won the Dragon EC Cup tournament, held on the 20th of April by Dragon Esports Club. Four teams competed in the tournament’s final: Lazer Cats, L&G, which received a direct invitation to the final stage, EsportsBattle, and ThunderFlash, which had open qualifiers. During the Grand Final, the L&G team competed with Lazer Cats on Mirage, Anubis, and Vertigo maps.
“This victory is a testament to the exceptional talent and commitment of our players, as well as the collective effort of our coaching staff and support personnel,” said Alona Shevtsova, founder of L&G Esports. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.”
L&G is among the top 5 Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It was founded in 2021. The previous name was Leogaming, and it was created on the initiative of the famous Alona Shevtsova from the fintech sector.
The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).
The winners received a 50,000 UAH prize. Dragon Esports Club also prepared a 15-skin giveaway for the broadcast’s viewers.
It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. To get more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.
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Introducing iSports at iCode: A Cutting-Edge Esports Program for Aspiring Gamers
iCode, a premier coding and STEM learning program for kids, announced its latest addition to its program offerings: iSports, a one-of-a-kind esports program geared towards young gamers aged 8-13.
Starting the week of June 3, 2024, this innovative 12-week esports course will be offered across the entire iCode franchise and is dedicated to introducing students to the thrilling world of competitive gaming in a safe and secure environment. This season will revolve around the popular game Fortnite, which will feature a special iCode-only map within the platform.
“iSports will serve as a great summer activity for kids to get out of the house, but the overall goal is to foster personal development through the many dynamic skills competitive gaming requires. The iSports program places a strong emphasis on developing important life skills like sportsmanship, teamwork and strategic thinking. It will keep participants engaged and learning while school is out, and parents can rest assured knowing that their children are playing in a controlled environment,” Abid Abedi, founder and CEO of iCode, said.
Throughout the 12-week iSports season, participants will dedicate one hour per week to gameplay and skill development. All sessions are led and supervised by knowledgeable iCode coaches. Their administration along with the exclusive iCode-only map is specifically designed to provide a secure gaming experience with a safe, monitored environment. The program culminates in the opportunity to compete in a tournament-style championship to crown the best gamer across iCode national network.
iCode is partnering with MSI to supply an array of state-of-the-art gaming equipment including high-quality headsets and top-tier gaming computers equipped with speedy processors. Gamers will also have access to advanced gaming chairs for maximum efficiency and comfort. This setup will ensure that every participant enjoys a premium gaming experience, mirroring the standards of professional esports environments. In addition, MSI will provide prizes to the top iSports gamers, including one of their brand new Claw handheld gaming devices.
“MSI has been dedicated to cultivating gaming and esports for years with significant achievements. We’re thrilled and honored to partner with iCode to develop this community to another level,” David Chou, VP of Sales at MSI, said.
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