BELLEVUE, Wash. - Oct. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- YSK Events, host of the 2015 Men’s World Squash Championship, has partnered with impactChoice to make the event Green and Energy Neutral by minimizing environmental impacts and offsetting CO2 emissions relating to energy consumption for event execution.
“Sustainability and respect for our environment are core values upon which we have built our business,” says Shabana Khan, CEO of YSK Events. “Being in the fortunate position to host an event of this magnitude provides us with an ideal opportunity to highlight our commitment and promote environmental sustainability throughout the sport.”
“impactChoice provides the essential guidance we need to be successful and promotes sustainable business practices amongst our stakeholders,” she continued.
Initiatives to reduce environmental impacts include:
• Using venues recognized for Green accomplishments relating to energy efficiency, reduced water usage, recycling and waste reduction.
• Providing accommodation at establishments within walking distance of the event that have active environmental sustainability initiatives in place.
• Using energy efficient Squash Courts and equipment for the event execution.
• Utilizing electronic media and elimination of paper where possible.
In addition to implementing the best practices above, impactChoice will also mitigate emissions related to energy consumption at the event by purchasing VCS & CCBS certified carbon credits sourced from the Kariba REDD+ Forestry Project in Zimbabwe. Participants and ticket holders will also receive personalized micro-emissions mitigation certificates based on calculated emissions related to the time they spent at the event.
According to Allan Saunders, CEO, impactChoice, USA, “Squash might not be big in the USA, but it has a huge following worldwide. YSK Events’ active role in promoting environmental sustainability and emissions reductions for this event allows our message to reach a huge audience and also elevates them to a leadership position regarding sustainability amongst their peers.”
About the 2015 Men’s World Squash Championship
The 2015 Men’s World Squash Championship is the biggest and most prestigious international squash tournament on the 2015 Pro Tour calendar. The top 64 players, representing 27 countries, will compete for the most lucrative prize in the history of professional squash, an unprecedented $325,000.
The event will be held 13th to 22nd November 2015, at the Meydenbauer Convention Center in downtown Bellevue.
For more information and booking options, visit Worldsquashchamps2015.com.
About impactChoice
Established in 2009, impactChoice is a market leading provider of environmental sustainability solutions with offices in the UK, USA, RSA and Mauritius. impactChoice offers leading edge energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, carbon mitigation solutions and consulting services to companies seeking emissions & cost reduction strategies.
For more information about solutions for meetings and events, visit impactChoice Solutions.
About YSK EVENTS
Headed by co-founder and CEO Shabana Khan, previously the #1 women’s squash player in the United States, YSK Events is a sports promotion company focused on promoting squash, building community among players, enthusiasts and businesses that sponsor the sport, and has been a leading voice for squash in the United States since it was founded in 2013.
Contact
Allan Saunders
impactChoice USA
888 374 8180
allan.saunders@impactchoice.us
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