EcoMatcher and VNV Advisory Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch TREES+, Certified Transparent Tree Planting Projects

HONG KONG and BANGALORE, India, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoMatcher Limited, a leading provider of digital tree-planting technology solutions, and VNV Advisory Services, an authority in sustainable development and climate action, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to offer customers unique tree-planting projects branded as TREES+, where each tree can be tracked and managed through the EcoMatcher platform. Every project will carry official carbon certification from Verra or Gold Standard, ensuring the highest standards of environmental impact and credibility.

Through this partnership, EcoMatcher and VNV will enable businesses to engage in impactful reforestation efforts. By leveraging EcoMatcher's state-of-the-art platform, customers will be able to integrate tree planting into their business while also offsetting their environmental footprint through verified and validated emission removals. The platform provides detailed information about each tree, including its species, planting date, and geolocation.

All TREES+ projects under this collaboration, starting in Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Madagascar, will be officially certified by either Verra or Gold Standard, two of the most respected carbon accreditation standards globally. These certifications guarantee that the carbon sequestration from the tree-planting projects meet stringent international standards, providing verifiable and measurable climate benefits that can be used towards offsetting plans.

Both EcoMatcher and VNV share a deep commitment to promoting sustainable development and fighting climate change. By joining forces, they aim to scale up reforestation efforts, restore ecosystems, and support local communities. This partnership is a testament to their dedication to creating a greener and more sustainable future.

"Our partnership with VNV, a global leader in carbon credit projects, marks a significant milestone in our mission to make tree planting transparent and impactful," said Bas Fransen, CEO of EcoMatcher. "By ensuring that the projects are certified by Verra or Gold Standard, our customers can use these projects in their business and for their carbon offset strategies."

Sandeep Roy Choudhury, CEO of VNV, added, "We are thrilled to partner with EcoMatcher, a global leader in tree technologies. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our goal to drive meaningful climate action and sustainable development. Together, we can offer projects that benefit the environment and the communities involved and bring further value to our customers."

About EcoMatcher Limited

EcoMatcher plants trees and complete forests with vetted foundations from around the world, specializing in reforestation and conservation projects. Through EcoMatcher's digital platform, customers can track, manage, and engage with their trees and forests, making tree planting transparent, fun, and impactful.

About VNV Advisory Services

VNV Advisory is a leading organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development through climate action, nature-based removals, and community-driven projects. To date, VNV has issued more than 20 million verified emission reductions across more than 100 projects. With extensive expertise in carbon certification and project management, VNV Advisory Services ensures that all its initiatives meet the highest standards of environmental and social impact.

Contact Information

For EcoMatcher:
- Bas Fransen
- bas@ecomatcher.com

For VNV:
- Sandeep Roy Choudbury
- contact@vnvadvisory.net 

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EcoMatcher and VNV Advisory Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch TREES+, Certified Transparent Tree Planting Projects

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading-edge artificial intelligence algorithms are now powering production at nearly half of VSPO's esports tournaments, dramatically reducing content creation time and enhancing fan engagement, said the company's co-founder Danny Tang at the New Global Sport Conference 2024 ("NGSC") in Riyadh this August.

At a panel discussion with other industry leaders including Ahmad Alabduljabbar, Craig Levine, Jean Mariotte, Penny Diao and Shay Segev, Tang said nearly half of the esports tournaments VSPO produces are now leveraging AI to assist key production tasks such as live highlights capturing and post-game replay editing, markedly boosting the efficiency and agility of the company's tournament operations.

VSPO, Asia's biggest esports company, organizes and produces more than 80 tournaments and 7,000 matches every year, captivating an online fan base of over 800 million.

"Over the past couple years, we have developed a lot of AI tools to allow us to better produce esports tournament content in a much more efficient manner," said Tang, who is also VSPO's CFO and head of global strategy office, "For example, our 'AICam' now allows us to turn hours of game footage into viral social media content in mere seconds."

As the leading conference for the Esports World Cup Foundation, the NGSC 2024 hosted a global delegation of over 1,200 industry thought-leaders at the Kingdom Centre on August 24-25.

At the event, Tang introduced VSPO's two proprietary AI tools, "AIOB" and "AICam", which have been instrumental in streamlining esports production process. AIOB, an algorithm trained on extensive tournament data, assists directors in identifying and broadcasting the most thrilling moments in real time. AICam, on the other hand, automates the selection and editing of highlights, turning them into viral video clips with unprecedented speed and precision.

Another VSPO's key AI project Tang shared was VSPO's partnership with Qualcomm on the Snapdragon "Faith of Victory" initiative, an esports athlete emotion detection system capable of providing real-time insights into an athlete's state of emotions by studying their facial expressions and heart rates. The AI system has been trained with data from 175 professional players across 18 top teams in the King Pro League, and VSPO continues to refine it for improved performance on a frequent basis.

Furthermore, Tang said that VSPO is also in the process of integrating its proprietary AI technologies into its signature, award-winning "4K OB Truck," a patented mobile production unit designed for on-the-go creation and broadcasting of top-tier esports events.

This innovative vehicle was a standout feature at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, where esports was recognized as a medal sport for the first time, as a significant portion of the esports series was produced using VSPO's "4K OB Truck," showcasing its capabilities on an international stage.

About VSPO
With a global presence encompassing 14 office locations and eight top-tier esports arenas, VSPO offers a comprehensive suite of esports services, including tournament organization, marketing solutions, community development, and more.

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VSPO Co-founder Danny Tang: Half of VSPO's Esports Tournaments Now Assisted By AI