香港乒乓總會活動返嚟嘞！因為疫情關係，一班球員餓咗波咁耐，終於可以打番波啦！除咗海外賽事已宣布會陸續復賽外，而家先等我哋一齊嚟數吓嚟緊有幾多項精彩本地活動先丫！ 打頭陣嘅會係恒生精英隊，同埋恒生少兒精英隊嘅訓練，會於9月17日(四)重啟訓練。早前已經完成報名嘅香港青少年隊都會於下月進行甄選。另外，香港青少年隊訓練，同埋青苗訓練計劃最快亦會喺10月份展開，一眾青少年潛質球手可以再次站到舞台上發揮所長，期待他們在未來發光發亮。 10月份有一連3日舉行的第二次「港乒擂台賽」，到底「鎮廷隊」同「凱琹隊」今次仲可唔可以「冧莊」呢？港乒精英都會拼盡全力爭奪高達30萬元的獎金，賽事亦會進行直播，讓大家安坐家中都可以欣賞到香港隊在這段「閉關」訓練期間的成果。 年底嘅活動亦都相當老少咸宜，除咗特別為9歲或以下小球員而設的恒生新一代乒乓大比拼，同埋「一生只得一次」的少兒打吡大賽（只限11歲球員參加）之外，仲會有成人乒乓球進修班，以及老友記乒乓球訓練班，記得留意返唔同活動嘅報名時間呀！諗住考章別考試嘅朋友都留意返，呢個月29號就可以報名㗎啦，考試會於今年12月舉行。 踏入2021年，乒乓球的精彩賽事亦會陸續送上，最精彩刺激、最令球迷期待嘅全港公開單項錦標賽會於明年1月舉行，賽事會喺今年11月開始報名，有興趣報名球手記得記低日期嘞。1月仲會有新一代乒乓球訓練班，同埋乒乓球進修班； 至於球會聯賽將暫定會喺明年3月展開。 乒總亦提提大家，面對當前疫情，大家的防疫工夫記得要做足。球員喺室內進行運動的時候，9月18日開始可以豁免戴上口罩，但教練、工作人員就記緊要戴上口罩，這樣就能在享受乒乓球樂趣之餘，同時將病毒傳播風險減至最低。政府最新體育活動處所防疫措施指引。 資料來源 : 香港乒乓總會

【香港，2020年9月17日】2019冠狀病毒病疫情持續反覆不穩，香港排球總會一直密切留意本地疫情狀況及政府相關防疫措施。經評估後，鑒於政府訂立的各項限制社交接觸的措施仍然生效，嚴格限制羣組聚集人數；康文署轄下體育館於早前長期關閉，各支球隊均缺乏場地練習；加上外援球員難以在現時情況下來港參賽，故短期內無法確保賽事可暢順地舉行，香港排球總會現決定取消2020會長盃排球邀請賽。 資料及相片來源 : 香港排球總會

ABB FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP BECOMES FIRST SPORT WITH A CERTIFIED NET ZERO CARBON FOOTPRINT FROM INCEPTION - Global electric racing series becomes first sport to achieve a net zero carbon footprint dating back to inception. - Formula E remains committed to UN-recommended approach to measure and reduce its carbon footprint, only offsetting unavoidable emissions. - ABB FIA Formula E Championship invests in internationally recognised projects in each race market to offset carbon emissions from all six seasons. - On behalf of Formula E, CEO Jamie Reigle signs the UN’s EU 2030 letter in support of the UN’s Race to Zero campaign for a decarbonised economy. London, UK (September 21, 2020) - The ABB FIA Formula E Championship has become the first sport to have a net zero carbon footprint since inception, investing in internationally certified projects in all race markets to offset emissions from six seasons of electric racing. Formula E’s announcement was made today during the launch of Climate Week NYC 2020. Following the recommended approach set out by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Formula E has followed three key steps to achieve a net zero carbon footprint: effective measurement of carbon output, prioritising reducing its footprint and offsetting remaining unavoidable emissions. With a founding purpose to counteract climate change, Formula E’s commitment to deliver better futures through racing drives its ongoing environmental, economic and social sustainability initiatives around the world. Working closely with Quantis, the leading life cycle assessment and sustainability experts, Formula E has been calculating the overall footprint of the championship since its inaugural season, with a continual focus on lowering emissions. Its emission reduction measures, including optimising transport and logistics, extending end-of-life options for lithium-ion battery cells and cutting out single-use plastics on site, led to Formula E becoming the first and only racing category to receive third-party ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events. Unavoidable emissions from the past six seasons have now also been certified as offset through investment in Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard UN projects in line with the UNFCCC’s Clean Development Mechanism. The projects selected are socially sustainable, advance renewable energy production and maximise the environmental benefits of electric cars, building on Formula E’s work to date to deliver positive, tangible legacies in race markets. (For the full list, see below). Formula E is already thinking about how it can do even more to combat the global climate crisis. As such, on behalf of Formula E, CEO Jamie Reigle signed the UN’s EU 2030 letter released last week. The letter supports the UN’s global Race to Zero campaign for a decarbonised economy that guards against future threats, creates quality employment opportunities and nurtures inclusive, sustainable growth. List of internationally certified offsetting projects: - China: biomass energy generation - Chile: landfill gas energy generation - Mexico: landfill gas energy generation - Argentina: wind power energy generation - Uruguay: wind power energy generation - USA: landfill gas energy generation - Malaysia: landfill gas energy generation - Morocco: wind power energy generation - Renewable energy certificates in UK, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland and Russia Information and photo source : The ABB FIA Formula E Championship

[2020年9月22日，香港]: 香港欖球總會(欖總)宣佈2020/2021賽季開賽守則，目標開鑼日是11月7日(星期六)。 為配合社交距離和減低2019新型冠狀病毒(Covid-19)傳播風險的一切所需，包括延長關閉本地運動場地時間，欖總落實今季為期4週的開賽守則。 成人、少年和小型欖球在限制措施下已進行間歇性訓練。除著康樂及文化事務署在9月18日(星期五)宣佈重新開放公眾運動場所，官方的開賽守則亦可展開。 「盛寶金融本地男子超級欖球聯賽」和「畢馬威女子欖球超級聯賽」開鑼後將與往年大同小異。 6支男子超級欖球聯賽球隊將角逐兩輪賽事，之後便進行5輪的「超聯挑戰盃」，該盃賽放寬年齡限制以讓更多符合港隊資格的年青球員汲取成人組經驗。球季將進行共15週賽事。 今季的女子欖球超級聯賽將由8支隊伍進行首階段的排名賽，之後便按排名一分為二，上下兩區分別是「超聯組」和「超聯A組」，每組各有4隊爭逐所屬的季後總決賽殊榮。 欖總一直與各屬會致力確保開賽的安全性，包括訂立「五步曲」協助球會和球員配合香港特別行政區政府的相關措施，以符合開賽所需。欖總會定期向成人和少年球會更新訓練指引。 縱使被全球的特殊情況籠罩，但每支男女子超級聯賽球隊亦十分忙碌，各男子球會今季共羅致了逾20名外援並已在9月中完成本地隔離。 Information and photo source : Elite Step Asia / HKRU

香港車手許建德在著名的利曼薩特賽車場（Circuit de la Sarthe）成功登上頒獎台 許建德在這場「利曼之路」 （Road to Le Mans）的比賽取得成功後，將會放眼於未來，參加利曼24小時耐力賽 繼前一個週末在GT世界挑戰賽歐洲賽（GT World Challenge Europe）中取得二連勝後，香港車手許建德在上星期於法國利曼舉行的「利曼之路」比賽中，首次參賽便取得三甲的成績。這個在法國著名的利曼薩特賽車場舉行的比賽，是本年度利曼24小時耐力賽的支援賽事。一共舉行兩場，每場比賽長55分鐘。富有耐力賽經驗的許建德，與拍檔Chris Froggatt合作輪流駕駛Sky Tempesta Racing的法拉利488 GT3 Evo賽車，成功取得佳績，並得以登上賽車界殿堂級利曼賽道的頒獎台。 「利曼之路」是利曼24小時耐力賽的支援賽事。舉辦目的是讓車手能夠在挑戰利曼24小時耐力賽前，得到在這條極具挑戰性的賽道上比賽的經驗，準備在未來正式挑戰24小時大賽。許建德和Chris Froggatt雖然在練習時，各自都只能在有限的時間內，在賽道上跑12圈。兩位車手在整個週末都能有所發揮，在兩節排位賽分別排GT3組別第7和第5。他們在首回合的正賽中取得第4名，並在次回合比賽中取得季軍，成功登上頒獎台。 排位賽成績 第一回合排位賽 | Chris Froggatt P7 | 3:57.424 第二回合排位賽 | 許建德 P5 | 4:01.956 第一回合比賽 [起步位置 – P7 | 3:57.424] 首回合賽事由許建德負責起步。他駕駛 93號法拉利488 GT3 Evo賽車，成功在首圈的混亂後維持排名。許建德很快就找到了節奏。他在極長的Mulsanne大直路上，利用前車的氣流減低空氣阻力，令他成功超越幾位對手，並在中段交棒前升上第5位。 作為利曼之路的新參賽團隊，許建德和Chris Froggatt的93號車需要在交棒時，在維修區多停5秒。因此在Froggatt接棒後，他的首要目標就是要追回損失的時間。接棒後，他立即發揮出飛快的速度，所造的圈速更是接近他的排位賽時間。Froggatt之後和一眾對手在賽事後半段持續爭鬥，結果以第4名衝線，僅僅未能登上頒獎台。 第二回合比賽 [起步位置 – P5 | 4:01.956] 次回合比賽的賽道環境相當棘手，因為前一晚曾經下雨，賽道仍未乾透，車隊最終決定讓Froggatt使用乾地車胎開始比賽。賽事結果要在安全車的帶領下起步。雖然賽道狀況不佳，但這位英國車手還是能夠保持速度，並把握其他對手犯錯時超越他們。當賽道開始變乾時，他立即發揮出自己的速度，追近領先的車手，令車隊大有機會在比賽中取得佳績。 Froggatt在賽事中段進站交棒予許建德，許建德接棒後成功進佔第二位。雖然及後被一部由職業車手駕駛的法拉利賽車超越，但許建德還是能守在第3位，並在半濕半乾的賽道狀況中維持零失誤，並一直與第4位車手的保持距離。許建德最終在難險的情況下，成功帶著93號Sky Tempesta Racing法拉利488 GT3賽車以第3名衝線，首度於利曼薩特賽車場參賽便成功登上頒獎台。 許建德在今次賽事上取得成功，為他開拓日後挑戰利曼24小時耐力賽的道路，令這位香港車手能繼續朝著自己的夢想進發。 車手的話 許建德 | 93號Sky Tempesta Racing法拉利488 GT3 Evo 車手 「我很高興能在今次的比賽獲得了極為理想的成績，在第二回合中更取得季軍，讓我們一嘗站上利曼頒獎台的滋味。我們這次參賽的目標是要汲取經驗，在利曼薩特賽車場的每一圈都是珍貴的實戰經驗。這些經驗將會對我們日後挑戰利曼24小時耐力賽有很大的幫助。」 Chris Froggatt | 93號Sky Tempesta Racing法拉利488 GT3 Evo 車手 「在這個比賽週末開始前，我對成績本來沒有太大期望。這場利曼之路的短途賽事，可以讓我們取得在這條經典賽道上作賽的經驗。能夠在賽事中獲得登上頒獎台的機會，對我來說簡直是夢想成真。我們會繼續發掘機會，期望日後能進一步挑戰利曼24小時耐力賽。」 資料及相片來源 : CBR / Sky Tempesta Racin

(2020年9月22日) 來自奧地利的Dominic Thiem 9月13日在紐約舉行的美國網球公開賽男單決賽，以盤數3-2反勝德國球手Alexander Zverev，贏得職業生涯第一座大滿貫。不過，關於這位網壇「小天王」，大家又知幾多？今日就告訴你，他鮮為人知的十件事。 世界排名第3位的Dominic Thiem過去3次打入大滿貫決賽皆鎩羽而歸，今次在美網決戰Alexander Zverev亦險遇滑鐵盧，開局失利下先輸兩盤2-6、4-6，但他在關鍵時刻回勇，絕地反擊，最終連扳三城6-4、6-3、7-6（8-6）奠勝，打破男網「三巨頭」壟斷，成為首位「90後」大滿貫男單王者。 27歲的Dominic Thiem賽後分享道：「我跟Zverev早於2014年便認識，當時大家都在世界排名100位左右，而且很快就建立良好的友誼；及至2016年，我意識到彼此會再度展開激烈的爭奪，今次更攜手來到這裡，實在妙不可言。我希望今天能夠有兩位勝利者，因為我們都實至名歸。」 Dominic Thiem成為史上第5位在大滿貫決賽落後兩盤下逆轉封王的冠軍得主後，下一目標直指9月27至10月11日舉行的法國網球公開賽。Thiem於2018及2019年決賽均向Rafael Nadal稱臣，屈居亞軍，今年捲土重來，再次挑戰「泥地王」霸權，冀破宿命登上王座。 關於Dominic Thiem的十件事： 1．第一個夢想──贏取Kitzbühel站冠軍 Kitzbühel站是Dominic Thiem小時候參加的巡迴賽事之一，故此他一直希望在這個接近自己故鄉的城市裡捧盃。2019年當Dominic Thiem如願摘冠後直言是︰「實現了兒時夢想，這是我職業生涯至今最美妙的經歷之一，感覺難以置信。」上年他亦在維也納上演的Erste Bank Open贏得冠軍，達成了另一個在故鄉奪標的願望。 2．車路士忠實球迷 家鄉成立足球隊 作為車路士的忠實球迷，Dominic Thiem無論身在何處，總會在比賽和訓練之間抽空透過電視直播觀看愛隊的英超及歐洲賽事。與此同時，熱愛足球的他，多年前與好友在奧地利成立一支名為TFC Matzendorf的足球隊。 3．配戴手鐲支持清潔海洋行動 Dominic Thiem在網上無意發現一個名為4Ocean的組織。4Ocean自2017年成立以來已清理海洋數百萬磅的塑料和垃圾，Thiem購買了他們出品的手鐲，並戴著來比賽，之後雙方取得聯繫。Thiem現正積極協助4Ocean推廣清潔海洋行動。 4．12歲前從沒打過單手反拍 單手反拍是Dominic Thiem的招牌動作之一，但其實在12歲之前，他都是用雙手反拍打球，直至其教練要求他改練單手反拍，自此就成了Dominic Thiem的絕技。 5．首奪ATP巡迴賽冠軍 手下敗將變教練 Dominic Thiem 2011年在ATP巡迴賽維也納站取得突破，決賽以6-2、6-3擊敗44歲的「奧地利網球傳奇」Thomas Muster，奪得首冠。Dominic Thiem後來邀得Thomas Muster加入自己的教練團隊，不過兩人只合作短暫時間便分道揚鑣。 6．擁有自己的網球巡迴賽──Red Bull Thiem, Set and Match Red Bull Thiem, Set and Match開放予男、女子球手參加，2020年在奧地利舉辦6站比賽，採7局4勝單盤賽制（戰至3-3將以tie-break決勝）。獲勝者可接受Dominic Thiem的特別培訓。 7．支持費達拿、拿度轉型為星級教練 近年來不少網壇名宿包括Boris Becker、Ivan Lendl、Andre Agassi、Stefan Edberg、Goran Ivanisevic均嘗試轉型擔任教練。Dominic Thiem深信Roger Federer（費達拿）和Rafael Nadal（拿度）都會仿效這樣的轉變：「他們對網球有很深入的暸解，很有可能成為最捧的教練。」 8．早期訓練程序的傳說 Dominic Thiem的成功秘訣不僅是他的網球能力，還在於他擁有最佳的體能狀態。一直以來都有這樣的傳說──Dominic Thiem會背著樹幹訓練、在樹林裡夜跑、在冷河裡游泳。事實上，這些都是「神話」，但他確實在邁阿密進行非常嚴格的季前集訓。 9．費達拿是Dominic Thiem說話口音的頭號粉絲 座擁20項大滿貫的Roger Federe（費達拿）公開承認自己非常喜歡Dominic Thiem的口音，經常被它逗樂。費達拿說：「不管他說的是德語還是英語，都是有趣的口音。」 10．倘能主宰網球規則將提出重大改革 Dominic Thiem坦言如果自己能夠決定網球比賽規則，希望把大部份賽事的第3盤直接改為tie-break（決勝局）。他說：「我認為網壇有些事情須要改革。當中在一些較小型的賽事中，我會把第3盤實行tie-break決勝。」 資料及相片來源 : N Square / Red Bull HK

(2020年9月24日，香港) 鑑於2019冠狀病毒疫情持續及引致的公共安全及健康考量，香港網球總會（網總）今日宣佈取消2020年的「保誠香港網球公開賽」。此項國際女子網球協會的國際級別賽事將於2021 年回歸。 賽事的球員、觀眾、嘉賓、合作夥伴、工作人員、義工與及普羅大眾的健康及安全是我們的首要考慮。這項艱難的決定是經過多番與國際女子網球協會及持份者探討後，再與我們多年來的冠名贊助商 — 保誠保險有限公司及香港政府商議後共同作出的無奈選擇。 我們感謝球迷、贊助商及合作夥伴的諒解包容和長期支持。大會承諾賽事將於2021年強勢回歸。作為香港年度旗艦網球盛事，我們致力再次在安全情況下為本地球迷帶來最佳的國際職業女子網球賽事。 有關2021 年度賽事的詳情，我們會適時公佈，請密切留意官方網站 www.hktennisopen.hk 的最新消息。 資料來源 : 香港網球總會

(2020年9月25日) 因應本港公共衛生問題的最新發展，「Red Bull Half Court三人籃球賽2020 」將順延到11月舉行，已報名的隊伍安排﹑最新比賽日子及詳情將於10月9日在活動網頁上公佈。感謝球員對活動的耐心支持，Red Bull將會繼續送你一對翼﹐期望為大家帶來既獨特又精彩的Red Bull Half Court ！ 原定8月開打的Red Bull Half Court 3人籃球賽（前身為Red Bull Reign）因應本港公共衛生問題的最新發展無奈宣布延期至11月進行。這項賽事的初賽原定於8月1、8及15日，分別在屯門兆禧停車場天台籃球場、安定邨停車場天台籃球場及九龍灣啟業運動場上演；決賽則定於8月23日假九龍灣啟業籃球場進行。有關最新的賽事資訊，http://xn--www-li9dl0wkt9bilt1zw7vg1w3a.redbull.hk/red...... 。 Red Bull Half Court 3人籃球賽以FIBA的賽例為基礎建立出一套獨有規例，考驗球隊耐力、意志力、技巧和團隊合作。每場賽事最高21分，法定賽事時間為10分鐘。假如在法定時間結束後雙方打成平手，在加時賽段首先取得2分的球隊將會獲得勝利。此外，為了讓球隊更積極進攻、得分，賽事晉級資格以Own the Court積分計算，球隊獲勝可得5分，另外在小組各場比賽得分合計最高分的球隊，可以額外獲得6分的Own the Court獎勵積分。每組獲得最高積分的首2名球隊可以晉級下一圈賽事。如果小組賽完結後，3支球隊獲得相同數量的勝負以及相同的總得分，則以射罰球「突然死亡」的形式來決定晉級球隊。 資料及相片來源 : N Square / Red Bull HK

29 September 2020 Motul and Craft-Bamboo Racing form Esports partnership for 2020 Four Mercedes-AMG GT3’s to feature custom Motul designs Motul drivers to contest in Real-PRO, Real-AM and Sim-PRO categories GT World Challenge Asia Esports Championship Motul joins forces with Craft-Bamboo Racing for the inaugural GT World Challenge Asia Esports Championship 2020. Craft-Bamboo Racing confirms entry of four Motul-liveried Mercedes-AMG GT3s in the 5 round championship season, with an all-Asian driver line up that will contest in three separate classes for the 2020 esports series. Motul, a renowned French manufacturer of high-tech oil and lubricants for various automotive applications, is a name synonymous with performance. For over 150 years, Motul has been recognized as a leading lubricant brand, constantly innovating and improving on the quality of their products through their motorsport involvement. As real-world race events are on hold across Asia due to the pandemic, this partnership for the upcoming GT World Challenge Asia Esports Championship reinforces Motul’s support for Asian motorsport and on-going commitment to racing. The four virtual Mercedes-AMG GT3s sporting the classic red and white Motul colours will be driven by Melvin Moh, Alex Liang, Kevin Tse and Charles Theseira. Melvin Moh, an official instructor at the Mercedes-AMG Academy, finished 2nd at the 2016 Sepang 12 Hours and also previously contested the real GT World Challenge Asia series for Craft-Bamboo Racing. Alex Liang is a proven GT race winner, taking the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe Pro-AM championship in 2017, and a multiple race winner in the International GT Open series. Moh and Liang will be racing in the Real-PRO category. Macau’s Kevin Tse is the most recent Macau Grand Prix winner in the GT4 category, and is also a former Asian Le Mans Champion with Craft-Bamboo Racing back in 2014. Tse will be contesting the full championship, with a clear target of claiming the inagural championship Real-AM title. Leading the charge for Craft-Bamboo Racing in the Sim-PRO class will be professional simulator driver Charles Theseira of Singapore. Theseira is an accomplished simulator driver having finished on the podium in the 2012 and 2014 Gran Turismo Asia Cup, as well as representing Singapore in the 2019 FIA Motorsport Games. SRO Motorsports Group’s officially sanctioned sim racing franchise, the GT World Challenge Asia Esports Championship presented by Tarmac Works, begins on October 6th at Monza in Italy, followed by rounds at Laguna Seca, Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps and finishing at Suzuka in December. Following the success of its other esports series in Europe and America, SRO is now fully focused on providing Asia’s real-world drivers, pro sim racers and general public with a professionally managed and highly competitive online racing environment. About Motul Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity. Unanimously recognised for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology: 300V lubricant. Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for teams in: Road racing, Trials, Enduro, Endurance, Superbike, Supercross, Rallycross, World GT1, 24 Hours of Le Mans (cars and motorcycles), 24 Hours of Spa, Le Mans Series, Andros Trophy, Paris-Dakar, 8 Hours of Suzuka, Bol d’Or, Daytona 200-mile motorcycle race. About Craft-Bamboo Racing Craft-Bamboo Racing is an official performance team of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, competing on motorsport’s world stage in sprint and endurance events around the year. Enjoying a multitude of success through numerous race programs, Craft-Bamboo Racing’s achievements are a testament to the team’s ability to push its boundaries. The team has years of world championship experience and is truly a unique company in the global motorsports industry, bridging motorsport between Europe and Asia. With its headquarters in Hong Kong, and workshops in Sepang and Silverstone, the company is uniquely positioned to deliver global race programs and marketing activations. Information and photo source : Craft-Bamboo Racing

The most sustainable squad on the grid becomes the first Formula E team in history to receive Three-Star Accreditation– the highest accolade in the FIA’s framework. 29 SEPTEMBER 2020, BANBURY, UK – Mahindra Racing is delighted to announce that it is the first Formula E team in history to receive the highest sustainability accolade by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), motorsport’s governing body. The FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme is aimed at helping motorsport and mobility stakeholders worldwide to measure and enhance their environmental performance. By introducing a clear and consistent environmental management system, it provides stakeholders with a three-level framework against which to accredit their activities. After initially achieving Two-Star Accreditation in November 2016, which was reconfirmed after an audit in December 2018, the team has worked tirelessly to work towards Excellence in the accreditation process. Three-Star Accreditation translates as Best Practice. By awarding Mahindra Racing with the accolade, the FIA recognises that the team, which was the first OEM to commit to the world’s first all-electric racing championship, demonstrates best practice and commitment to seek continual improvement through the implementation of an environmental management system. Mahindra Racing is only the second motorsport team in the world to receive Three-Star, in addition to McLaren Racing Formula 1 Team. Mahindra Racing’s efforts are, and will continue to be, in tandem with Mahindra Group’s commitment and quest to achieve group-wide carbon neutrality. Under the aegis of the Mahindra Hariyali initiative, the Group aims to increase the green cover by planting more and more trees and providing livelihood and nutritional security with a commitment to plant 1 million trees every year. With the annual commitment of one million trees met this year, the plantation stands at 18 million trees over the last 13 years. Hariyali means ‘greenery’ in Hindi. The team’s news comes just days after Formula E, which becomes a World Championship for the first time in the upcoming season, announced it has become the first sport to achieve a net zero carbon footprint dating back to inception. This announcement from the sport was also key to Mahindra Racing, as it means that the team has a net zero carbon footprint on all race and test events, including freight, travel, event operations and race car production. The team is committed to the FIA environmental certification programme by minimising its environmental impact and working towards achieving carbon neutrality. It takes learnings from advanced technologies on the race track to apply it to its road cars within its Race to Road initiative, developing and promoting more sustainable transportation solutions. Mahindra Racing’s efforts are underpinned by the wider Mahindra Group sustainability efforts. Chairman Anand Mahindra is considered one of the world's most innovative business leaders and has been an outspoken advocate of seizing the business opportunities associated with climate change; building sustainable and enduring businesses by rejuvenating the environment. The sustainability framework is a comprehensive one that guides Mahindra Group’s actions and it has a long-term commitment towards the preservation and improvement of the environment. Its climate commitments include being a carbon neutral group by 2040, it is a ‘water positive’ group and it owns 14 facilities that are Zero-Waste-to-Landfill certified (by Intertek), where it was able to recycle, reuse & compost over 140,000 tonnes of waste in 2018 alone. Information and photo source : Mahindra Racing UK Ltd