fim environment newsletter - issue #6

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FIM Environment Newsletter ISSUE #6, October 2012

“Way forward”

Foreword Young riders – principle of education Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Monster Energy FIM Junior Motocross World Championship at the invitation of the FIM CMS to convey a message to the participants. Junior riders from over 30 countries and their entourages attended a presentation on the environment and motocross, especially designed for world motocross’s next generation. The very concept of sustainable development is based on consideration for future generations, but the idea is not only to preserve natural resources for them, but also to involve them in good practices so that they can be part of the solution. One of the fundamental objectives of the CIE is environmental education for the youngest members of the community, to create in them an awareness of and sensitivity towards environmental matters, and to show them how they can contribute to the sustainability of the sport. For the FIM, it is a responsibility and a commitment to pursue this educational and awareness-raising process that is not limited to environmental matters. Through the FIM Academy and the efforts of the Sports Department, work is also being done in the medical and technical fields, among others.

However, this commitment is not limited to us. It is also the task of organisers, National Federations, clubs and even the families of our riders to ensure that there is a follow-through and above all that the message is put into practice, that awareness is followed by action. Once again, I invite you to be part of this important undertaking, and to use the tools we have published for this educational process. We shall continue to improve them and to make them available. On our website (www.fim-live.com), you will find an illustrated environmental guide, translated into 12 languages, and it will be an easy step to start to distribute this material with a sustainable message through our National Federations and clubs. Let’s keep moving forward and don’t forget: Ride green! By Kattia Hernandez

CIE Director




On the picture, from left to right: Steve Aeschlimann, Alex Goldenberg, Katia Hernandez, Graham Read, Peter Gregory & Marius Matthee

CIE Bureau met recently in Mies at the FIM Headquarters A full meeting of the Bureau of the CIE was held in September in Mies, Switzerland. On this occasion, the Bureau had the pleasure of a visit by our COO Mr Steve Aeschlimann and also the opportunity to share a large part of the meeting with President Vito Ippolito, who has always demonstrated a special interest in the theme of sustainability. During these two days of the meeting, we discussed issues that are included in the CIE’s policy of continuous improvement and are linked to the annual objectives of the Commission. Among the most important outcomes are the following:

An Environmental Code totally refreshed and ordered in a way that will make it easier to read and understand and the rules easier to implement

Improvements to the seminars, presentations and educational materials Discussions about 2013 objectives Proposals for future Environmental Management Plans in Paddocks and Camp sites Results of workings groups An Action Plan for Environmental Ambassadors Program

The Bureau is composed of representatives from different countries and continents as well as both genders: Marius Matthee, South Africa: Environmental Health Practitioner and President of the MSA Environment Panel. Graham Read, Canada: Engineer, Chair of the CMA Environmental Panel Peter Gregory, Great Britain: Engineer, specialist in waste management and road transport engineering Katia Juárez Hernández, El Salvador: Engineer, expert in environmental management, MBA. Alex Goldenberg, Switzerland: CIE Coordinator. This representative group brings to the table a more comprehensive and universal view when taking decisions about environmental policy of the FIM. The Bureau meets twice a year and is responsible for taking the Commission’s decisions. By Kattia Hernandez

FIM News




BEYOND SPORT SUMMIT - LONDON

In the framework of the recently concluded Olympic Games, the Beyond Sport Summit event, hosted by Green Sports Alliance and the British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS), was held in London for the fourth consecutive time. The FIM was specifically invited to the event to participate in a discussion on sport and sustainability. The main topics discussed at this round table were:

International Trends in Sustainability and Sport Moving Beyond Environmental Awareness Where do we go from here? - A Vision for Sustainable Sport

CIE member Peter Gregory attended the Summit on behalf of the CIE-FIM to participate in this round table where we shared our experience in sustainability and motorcycling and contributed to other high-level discussions on the long-term vision and new trends in matters of sustainability. One of the most important conclusions presented by our delegate is that FIM has had a clear sustainability policy since the nineties. This makes the organisation a leader in this field. It is very important for the CIE to take part in this type of event to share experiences and to incorporate feedback into our own practices. Only two motor sport organisations, the FIM and NASCAR, attended the event.

In his opening speech, former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, stressed the importance of Beyond Sport: “This is why I think Beyond Sport is itself important: If we put the right networks together, we could multiply hugely the benefit the impact sports is having in the grassroots.” By Kattia Hernandez

KEN ROCZEN MX STAR JOINS THE AMBASSADORS GRID Germany’s Ken Roczen, KTM 2011 FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion and currently riding for Red Bull in AMA Supercross and Motocross Lites, with multiple titles to his name including 2003 "Rookie of the Year" ADAC MX Junior Cup, and 2007 FIM 85cc Junior World Champion, joined the grid of our selected environmental ambassadors this September. Roczen has over 63,000 fans on his Facebook page. Like the other four ambassadors, he is lending his voice to raise awareness about how important it is that everyone participate in environmental conservation. At present the FIM is designing an action plan adapted to each of the members of this programme, including environmental messages to spectators, school visits, messages for social networking, and special publications, among others.

The Ambassadors Programme is one of the most important aspects of the agreements between UNEP and the FIM and a priority objective of the Action Plan of the CIE.

By Kattia Hernandez

Photo by Hoppenworld.com




Environmental Management Plans for press room now available for all Championships organised by FIM

In April 2012 we published a note by Isabelle Larivière, FIM press officer, in which she commented on the success of the agreement made with DORNA to implement an Environmental Management plan in the press rooms in MotoGP championship events. We know that every activity has an impact on the environment, either positive or negative, and that in some way or another, our task is to minimise any negative impact through mitigation measures. These mainly include the three "R’s" - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. But why not talk now about the fourth "R" for Recover, as indicated in the Waste Hierarchy pyramid? On the basis of this waste hierarchy, which is recognised by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the States of the European Union, we have developed a guide for environmental management of press rooms for all the championships organised under the aegis of the FIM. In 2013, over forty championships be incorporating these guidelines into their workbooks. We know that when we reduce and reuse, we are conserving our natural resources, and we are also saving money which is in line with the aims of the event organisers. The image of the sport among the users of these facilities is one of environmental responsibility, which in turn generates a positive impact among the spectators and sponsors.

Recycling turns materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources. Just using a sheet of paper twice can mean big savings in natural and monetary resources for the organisers.

Among the measures included in these guidelines are encouragements to: 1) Reduce consumption of materials and energy, 2) Reduce the amount of waste generated, 3) Reduce use of hazardous products, 4) Inform and educate. With this initiative, we hope to obtain valuable savings. We have seen how, at some major events where these practices were launched, paper consumption was significantly reduced, not only in the press rooms but also in the secretariats and jury rooms for events. Source: Electronic recycling By Kattia Hernandez




Young Motocross riders learn how to care for the environment

In coordination with the FIM Motocross Commission (CMS), the CIE delivered a seminar specifically addressed to young riders from the different Motocross categories in the Bulgarian town of Sevlievo, venue of the 2012 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship. This seminar, designed to raise awareness amongst the youngest practitioners of this popular discipline, was also organised in coordination with the Bulgarian Federation.

During this important event, Mr Wolfgang Srb, Director of the FIM’s Motocross Commission, expressed his appreciation: “On the occasion of the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in Sevlievo, CIE Director Kattia Hernandez held an Environmental training session for young riders. More than 150 riders from more than 30 FMNs and representing all continents were present at this, the most important Junior Motocross event in the world.

The Seminar took place on Friday afternoon in the press room of the Sevlievo Motocross Track, and the venue was packed. Many young riders from three motocross classes (65cc from 10 – 12 years, 85cc from 11 – 14 years, and 125cc from 13 – 17 years), as well as team managers and team members attended the presentation. The CIE conducted the seminar in an excellent manner, showing an understanding of the need to address the young audience in a special way. The youngsters were made aware of the most important issues and they asked plenty of questions (some after the presentation). Many participants were receiving this information for the first time, and it was a most important opportunity to show that the FIM is about much more than just racing – that it also takes its share of responsibility for the environment and society, so as to preserve our sport as well as nature for the years to come.”

Under the aegis of the recently launched FIM academy, the FIM Sports Director and his staff plan to incorporate other important topics such as medical matters, nutrition and safety into the sports training programmes. This type of training has also been provided in other disciplines like Speedway in recent months. Source: CIE Pictures: Youthstream Photo – Roman Borak




Speedway is a sustainable sport! On 25 August 2012, the FIM Speedway World Championship Grand Prix took place in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, in front of 40,000 excited and enthusiastic supporters. As usual, the event promoters, BSI Speedway, had fully implemented the requirements of the FIM Environmental Code to ensure that the “carbon footprint” of the speedway element of the event was minimised. So far, so good. But what about the rest of the stadium, and the 40,000 spectators? Well that was taken care of too. In September 2010 the venue owners announced their bid to make the UK’s first certifiably sustainable Stadium, and applied for the British Standard 8901 for sustainable management systems for events. The British Standard required a framework for managing the overall environment, economic and social impact of an event and encouraged stakeholder engagement.

Research was conducted across operating systems, methods and resources to identify areas in need of improvement, and in addition key stakeholders were identified such as suppliers and staff, and a communication strategy was developed to engage support and high participation levels. The Millennium Stadium implemented its agreed Sustainability Policy and successfully achieved certification to BS 8901 in July 2011, less than one year after the process had commenced.

Spectators could see some of the benefits of this work as environmental messages were flashed on the giant screens throughout the event. In addition to the work in the Stadium itself, a Supply Chain project was established with the target of reducing both waste and costs. The aims and objectives of the programme were to: Provide an enhanced and integrated supply chain partnership framework to achieve

environmental improvements and cost savings. Encourage the Stadium and its suppliers to share experiences regarding environmental activities

and work together to identify areas for improvement. Present the concepts, benefits and opportunities of environmental supply chain partnerships in

action. Illustrate the links between waste management and resource efficiency, as part of an

Environmental Management System. The early results of this project are:

71.52 tonnes of waste removed from landfill. Reduction of 28.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions due to the management of the waste stream. Savings of 60.8 tonnes of CO2 emissions due to reduced raw material, water and energy use.

The Millennium Stadium clearly shares the environmental values of the FIM, which is to work in partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of its events. By Peter Gregory

From the Sport




36 Rowan Trees for 35 countries A special introductory action was organised on 21 September by the ACAD and the Saxony State forestry service for the countries participating in the International Team Enduro competition (ISDE). Thirty-six rowan trees were planted on the “Eisenweg” in Thalheim. On Monday morning, when the 480 or so riders of the 2012 FIM International Six Days’ Enduro are riding off for their first Special Test, they probably won’t have much time to look at what the national representatives planted in the earth along the Thalheimer Eisenweg yesterday morning. At the spot in the grounds of the Thalheim Motor Sport Club (MSC) where the second test will be starting at 8.30, 36 rowan trees were planted yesterday. “The idea was developed jointly by the Saxony State forestry service and the ADAC to give a signal. Although Enduro is mainly about riding through the countryside, protection of the environment remains very important for us”, said Lutz Oeser, head of the Sports section of the Saxony Automobile Club which is taking care of the organisation of the FIM ISDE.

In order to create a link with the Erz Mountains, the native rowan tree was chosen. “Thirteen nations took part in the action. One problem was that the vehicle inspection was taking place at the same time. But all the trees have now been planted. We shall put up wooden posts with little shields attached to them showing the names of the different countries”, says Oeser. The tension is slowly building up in the Motor Sport Clubs of the Stollberg area, as they will be the first to be put under pressure on Monday and Tuesday when the special tests take place in Erlbach, Thalheim and Zwönitz. “As we are members of the ADAC, it was pretty likely that we would get an Enduro test”, says MSC head Frank Krumbiegel, who has up to 80 volunteers on hand on both days. “As they are ordinary working days”, he says, “they have no choice but to take holiday.” Logistical arrangements for spectator facilities have also been made in Zwönitz. There, Marco Hehlhorn has a 60-strong team around him. By Thomas Kaufmann




Motorsport South Africa – Going. Greener. Faster At the FIM AFRICA Continental Cross Country Team Championships, held in Zimbabwe on 19 May 2012, the South African riders were proudly wearing their T-shirts with the Motorsport South Africa (MSA) environmental logo. The inception of MSA’s environmental logo dates back to November 2009 when MSA’s Environment Panel launched a competition to find a logo that would depict motorsport and the environment. The winning logo was picked from more than 400 entries at the time. Its design has a great element of speed and the word “motorsport” is immediately recognisable, while the flying leaves introduce the environmental element. The slogan GOING.GREENER.FASTER is incorporated in the design. In order to create environmental awareness amongst all competitors and other motorsport stakeholders the logo has been used since 2010 on all official MSA documentation and also by MSA affiliated clubs, promoters, organisers, sponsors, teams, competitors and other partners, following pre-approval by MSA. By Marius Matthee

FIM Africa Environmental Seminar - Uganda The first ever seminar for FIM AFRICA environmental stewards was held on 23 August 2012 in Kampala, Uganda. The seminar was attended by a group of 14 officials from Uganda and Kenya and was presented by Marius Matthee, member of the FIM’s International Environmental Commission (CIE). The FIM’s Environmental Code was adopted by the FIM AFRICA Environmental Commission at the 2010 Congress and is thus relevant at all FIM AFRICA meetings from the beginning of 2011, which also means that It is compulsory to appoint an FIM AFRICA accredited Environmental Steward at these meetings. The purpose of this seminar was thus to empower the trainees by familiarising them with all aspects of the FIM AFRICA Environmental Code and also to emphasise the importance of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability at FIM AFRICA race meetings. The seminar comprised four presentations which dealt with: 1. Environmental Risks associated with Motorcycle Sport 2. Duties of the Environmental Steward 3. Duties of Competitors & Crews 4. Duties of Organisers & Venue Owners Special attention was given to the identifying, evaluating and control of the environmental risks associated with motorcycle activities and this was well illustrated by practical examples and photos during the presentations. At the end of the seminar all the candidates successfully completed the examination. One of the primary duties of the Environmental Steward is that of an educator and the training and appointment of Environmental Stewards forms the foundation for creating greater environmental awareness amongst motorcyclists. It is essential that the newly trained FIM AFRICA Environmental Stewards should also facilitate future training sessions for Environmental Stewards at FMN level. Environmental compliance starts at club level and is not limited to the top echelon of the sport. By Marius Matthee

From National Federations & organisers




“Do you want to plant a tree in Chilean Patagonia?” Chilean Patagonia is one of the main treasures of Chile, in terms of both natural resources and its tourism potential. However, in the last 100 years, it has been impacted by many fires and human interventions, which have destroyed more than 3 million hectares in this area of the country. The last major fire occurred in December 2011, and destroyed about 17,000 hectares of Torres del Paine National Park. This was what inspired “Reforestemos Patagonia”, a native reforestation campaign, the largest in the history of Chile. In a first stage launched in 2012, the campaign aims to meet the goal of planting one million trees in the Torres del Paine National Park, Laguna San Rafael, Cerro Castillo National Reserve, and the Lake Charlotte National Reserve. At the initiative of the National Environmental Commission of the Chilean Motorcycling Federation, in coordination with the Enduro Club "Derrapando", a forest called the “Enduro Forest” was established to assist reforestation in the area. Every tree that is donated is worth $ 4.00 USD. The purchase is made through NGOs “Reforestemos Patagonia”, which is a public-private nonprofit organisation that seeks to unite the different latitudes, cultures and races in pursuit of a single objective, which is to help the ecosystem of Chilean Patagonia to recover as it is one of the most important “lungs” of the Earth. To date, very few trees have been planted, but if we all help, we will finally achieve the goal. This area, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is the home of unique native’s species such as: “lenga” (Nothofagus pumilio) and “ñirre” (Nothofagus Antarctica) and native animal species like the “huemul”, a kind of deer in danger of extinction. Like many others, these species are rare and unique to this part of the world. To make a donation, go to the following link: http://www.reforestemospatagonia.cl/bosque.php?url=enduro-de-chile Choose your trees on the map Login with the Facebook application or your personal data Pay with PayPal or Credit Card You will receive a certificate in your e mail.

The trees will be planted by a group of experts coordinated by Patagonia Sur and CONAF (Chilean National Forestry Commission), who will be responsible for caring for them throughout their lives. I have my trees in Patagonia. What are you waiting for? By Kattia Hernandez




Assessment of CO2 emissions relative to the 2011 Italian Road Racing Championship (C.I.V) In 2011, having become aware of the problems associated with the production of CO2 during motorcycle activities, the Italian Motorcycle Federation – FMI - added a new member (engineer E. De Novellis) to the team that manages the Italian Road Racing Championship. His role was not only to serve as an environmental official, but also to conduct as precise as possible an analysis of the amount of CO2 produced during the events. The analysis was performed taking into account the largest possible number of parameters, not only those closely related to the event, such as the emissions from racing vehicles, the mobility of teams and officials, the mobility of the spectators, and the energy needed for the functioning of the structures at the circuit, but also more general factors such as the energy necessary for the production and disposal of the motorcycle and its components. The analysis was done on all the events that made up the Championship, so it has been possible to take account of external parameters such as the shape of the track, its location, ease of access for the public, and the quality and quantity of public transport. In this way it has been possible to consider all the various situations in which an event of this kind could be held; the average values of the emissions attributable to the each of the aspects examined, obtained by dividing the total amount by the number of events, can be considered an “ideal” but representative event. At the end of this study, it appeared that the aspects outlined above account for the following percentages of the total emissions:

mobility of spectators: 45.2 % mobility of teams: 27 % construction and disposal of tyres: 18 % racing bikes: 5.3 % construction of the bikes: 2.6 % energy for the event: 1.9%

This means that out of a total amount of about 1,800,000 kg of CO2 produced in connection with the championship (six events), more than two thirds of the total is accounted for by the mobility of the teams and spectators. If these data are accurate, and I see no reason to consider that they are far from reality, I think that these finding must lead to a serious process of reflection, principally for the FIM. In fact the average number of spectators following the Italian Road Racing Championship (7000 spectators) is quite small if compared with the average number of spectators following FIM events. This means that if, for the Italian events, spectators’ mobility is an important part of the problem, for the FIM events it is the bulk of the problem, as it will easily rise from 45% to 90% of the total production of CO2. In conclusion, I would like to highlight that, while we make every possible effort to minimise the production of CO2 around the borders of our circuits, we cannot overlook what happens outside. In particular, this means preparing an accurate mobility plan for all the people that come to the circuit and favouring the use of public transport. By Eng. Adamo Leonzio




Moto Club Lonigo & the Environment Moto Club Lonigo started to make both riders and their mechanics aware of Environmental matters several years ago, when the local council set up a new recycling centre in the outskirt of Lonigo town. Since then, the FIM has introduced the Environmental Code, which outlines new requirements for motor sport. Moto Club Lonigo, which has been running Speedway events since its foundation in 1947, promptly adapted to the new regulations. It was clearly impossible for the club, which collected by itself all kinds of waste generated by the riders, to send the used Speedway tyres and used oil to the local recycling centre. Riders and their teams were promptly informed of and sensitised to this matter at meeting after meeting, year after year. It was a lengthy but upward trending learning curve for both the club and the participants. In 2009, Moto Club Lonigo added different bins in the track’s pits for all kind of waste. Also new waste bins for all kind of rubbish were added in the spectators’ areas. That same season, the club began to produce a brochure for the riders (with the regulations of the meetings, practical information and so on) which also contains an Environmental Note. This Environmental Note, written in English and Italian, provides useful information for the participants on their duties concerning environmental matters.

Towards the end of 2011, Moto Club Lonigo received a nomination for the prestigious 2011 FIM Environmental Award. Despite not winning the prize, the club was very proud of this, and the Lonigo town council congratulated the club on the efforts made by its members. In the wake of the 2011 FIM Environmental Award nomination, Moto Club Lonigo decided to step up its efforts concerning Environmental matters. The first big step was to create and promote the Moto Club Lonigo’s Environmental Day. The event, which was also supported by the local town council, was officially presented during the 2012 Lonigo sports day.

In 2012, on Lonigo’s sports day, which has reached its 10th anniversary, all Lonigo’s sporting clubs and associations promote and show (where possible) their own disciplines. The event was held in the big green park in Lonigo’s town centre, which was also a speedway track until 1972. Moto Club Lonigo, which returned to its spiritual home for one day, distributed brochures which explained the Environmental Day mentioned above. The event itself was divided in two main activities. The first one was a theoretical part in which the club’s officials introduced the local riders to the FIM Environmental Code. The riders and also their teams were educated on the effects of pollution on the ground and how to reduce emissions and noise. The second day, after a riders’ practice session, the riders themselves were involved, along with the club’s members, in efforts to clean the track. But the icing on the cake of the Environmental Day was a tree planting campaign. A couple of months later - the delay was due mainly to the unfavourable weather conditions - the campaign started on the Moto Club Lonigo’s race track. The campaign was launched by Club President Gianluigi Biasin and Club Secretary Romano Lison. Speedway riders were also well represented with Nicolas Vicentin, Mattia Carpanese (current Italian Champion), Mario Marzotto and youngster Giorgio Trentin. Also present and representing the club were Vice-President Bruno Fochesato, Starting Marshall Anselmo De Toni and Environmental Steward Giorgio Lazzari. Mr. Renzo Giannini, honorary FIM CCP President, joined his counterparts in this landmark environmental campaign. Moto Club Lonigo continues to be committed to protecting the environment, and this campaign will continue for many years to come. By Giorgio Lazzari

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