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ZITRO ACHIEVES 30-TON REDUCTION IN CORPORATE CO2 EMISSIONS AT THE MADRID – POZUELO OFFICE
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Zitro, a key player in the gaming industry, announces a significant step towards a greener future. The company has successfully transitioned its Madrid-Pozuelo office to a 100% renewable electricity supply, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and achieving zero emissions.
This commitment to clean energy demonstrates Zitro’s dedication to environmental responsibility. By switching to renewable sources, Zitro is actively reducing its Scope 2 emissions, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly planet. The transition is estimated to result in annual savings of more than 30 tons of CO2. While the current emissions reduction is directly linked to the number of people and the office’s electricity use, Zitro’s commitment to renewable energy sources ensures continued zero emissions even as the company grows.
“We are proud to implement this positive change at our Madrid-Pozuelo office,” says Johnny Viveiros Ortiz. “Sustainability is a core value at Zitro, and we are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint. This initiative represents a significant step forward in achieving our sustainability goals, with the expectation of reaching net zero in Spain by early 2025.”
Zitro’s commitment to environmental responsibility extends beyond its energy consumption. The company constantly explores ways to reduce its environmental impact throughout its operations. This includes implementing sustainable product development, manufacturing, and waste management practices.
Compliance Updates
Danish Authorities Form Agreement to Tackle Illegal Gambling Marketing
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July 16, 2024
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In a new agreement between the Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Authority and the Gambling Board, the authorities and the board will coordinate their efforts when they have to take action against gambling companies’ illegal marketing of games in Denmark.
Gambling companies’ marketing can cross jurisdictions. Therefore, the Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Authority and the Spilreklamenævnet have just entered into a cooperation agreement with a view to avoiding duplication of effort and strengthening the overall coordinated effort when it comes to the regulation of gambling companies’ marketing in Denmark.
The Gambling Advertising Board will forward cases to the Consumer Ombudsman or the Gambling Authority if gaming companies do not comply with the board’s criticism, or if the board finds violations of the authorities’ rules by a company.
Conversely, the Consumer Ombudsman and the Gambling Authority will inform complainants of the possibility to complain to the Gambling Advertising Board if a company breaks the industry’s code of conduct, but not the rules handled by either the Consumer Ombudsman or the Gambling Authority.
The Consumer Ombudsman and the Gambling Authority oversee various areas in relation to the marketing of games. The Consumer Ombudsman is responsible for the supervision of gambling companies’ compliance with the Marketing Act, as well as other consumer protection rules, while the Gambling Authority supervises compliance with the rules on the marketing of games in section 36, subsection of the Gambling Act. 1, as well as the rules on sales promotion measures in relevant gaming announcements.
The Gaming Advertising Board, which is a board set up by players in the gaming industry, handles complaints about gaming companies’ marketing that is in breach of the industry’s code of conduct. The purpose of the code is to strengthen the social responsibility of the industry’s marketing towards vulnerable groups and children, as well as to limit gambling addiction.
It has been agreed that the Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Authority and the Gambling Advertising Board will regularly inform each other of relevant cases, as well as hold annual meetings.
Consumer Ombudsman Torben Jensen said: “Our new cooperation agreement with the Gambling Authority and the Gambling Advertising Board strengthens our supervision of gambling companies’ marketing. The agreement involves better internal communication, ensures coordination and prevents duplication of work, which benefits consumers.”
Australia
The Star Shuts Down EGMs and ETGs at All Three Australian Casinos Due to “System Performance Issues”
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July 16, 2024
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Electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and electronic table games (ETGs) at all three of Star Entertainment Group’s Australian casinos remained offline on Monday following what it describes as “system performance issues” related to the introduction of cashless gaming technology. The machines had gone dark on Saturday evening.
According to information released by the company via an ASX announcement, the issue relates to planned upgrades to The Star’s systems in readiness for the introduction of cashless gaming.
“Certain of The Star’s systems have been disrupted due to system performance issues identified in post-upgrade testing which resulted in the decision to switch off all Electronic Gaming Machines and Electronic Table Games in each of The Star’s three properties from 10:00 pm onwards on 13 July 2024 until the issue is resolved,” Star said.
“The decision was taken by The Star to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and to maintain the company’s commitment to safer gambling procedures.”
Star explained that it is working with its systems provider Konami to address the issues but said its properties – Treasury Brisbane, The Star Gold Coast and The Star Sydney – remain open with table games still operational.
