Day: March 7, 2021

eSkootr Championship partners with Sport and Sustainability International

eSkootr Championship. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

The eSkootr Championship™ (eSC) is delighted to announce it has become a member of the Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) association. SandSI is a not-for-profit group that seeks to accelerate sustainability in and through sport – promoting diversity, inclusion, integrity in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Through this strategic partnership, SandSI will support and reinforce eSC’s ongoing sustainability efforts, both on and off the racetrack. Dedicated to transforming the way we move through cities, eSC has committed to achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by 2022 as part of the UN’s Climate Neutral Now program. (eSkootr Championship, 2021)

According to a Global eScooter Market 2020-2024 Report by market research firm Technavio, the global e-scooter market will grow by 2.13 million units between 2020-2024, presenting a CAGR of nearly 6% during the forecast period*.

“We created the eSkootr Championship™ around the central concepts of sustainability, safety, inclusivity and affordability.” – eSkootr Championship™ co-founder and CEO Hrag Sarkissian.

With the first championship races set to take place in 2021, eSC is leading the way in providing more sustainable and innovative micro mobility solutions for sport as well as for daily city life. Together, SandSI and eSC will endeavor to inspire cities and its people to adopt safer and more sustainable mobility solutions.

“We are very pleased to welcome eSC as our newest member to SandSI. The partnership provides an opportunity to leverage the emerging eScooter market trends we are seeing, and we look forward to supporting eSC in their effort to provide more sustainable solutions for cities – both locally and globally.” – Philippe Duperrex, Secretary-General of SandSI .

Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) is a non-for-profit Swiss association with headquarters based in Lausanne. Founded in 2017, SandSI seeks to accelerate sustainability in and through sport, aligning its activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). A global membership organization, SandSI’s current membership is comprised of sport and non-sport entities as well as individuals representing 40+ countries, across all continents.

Formed in 2020, the Electric Scooter Championship is the world’s first micro mobility motorsport series.
Using high-performance race eScooters, eSC has been designed to champion progressive micro mobility policies and as an advocacy platform promoting smarter, cleaner, and safer mobility in our cities. The series is developing an international sporting calendar and infrastructure that will encourage diversity and inclusivity from a new generation of motorsport competitors worldwide. Formula E champion Lucas Di Grassi and ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Wurz are founding stakeholders in the organization.

EVO Schertz celebrates second anniversary with all day specials

EVO Schertz will be having all day specials on Monday March 8 to celebrate their second anniversary. Photo: EVO Entertainment, used with permission.

In celebration of EVO Schertz’ second anniversary, on Monday March 8, 2021 from Noon until 10p.m., EVO Entertainment Group is offering $2 all-day specials for guests. On Monday only, guests can enjoy $2 regular popcorns (not bottomless; one per guest), $2 house margaritas (frozen or on the rocks), $2 all-day video game play, and $2 bowling reservations (can be made online only with promo code “2YEARS”)

EVO® Entertainment | Schertz 18658 IH-35N, Schertz, Texas 78154

EVO Entertainment Group® is an Austin based out-of-home entertainment operator comprised of several innovative brands including EVO® Entertainment, EVO® Cinemas, and EVO® Concerts. Since its launch in 2014, EVO® has gained a reputation as a leader in innovation, as well as one of the fastest growing independent cinema circuits in the country. EVO® Entertainment Group currently employs over 1,000 team members and entertains nearly 3 million guests annually.