Press Release
Continental Tire, MLS W.O.R.K.S., and Bonneville
Environmental Foundation Partner for Solar
Installation
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$50,000 solar installation to be awarded to a school in the hometown of MLS
Cup champion, LA Galaxy.
Fort Mill, SC - November 28, 2011. Continental Tire, MLS W.O.R.K.S., Major League
Soccer’s (MLS) community outreach initiative, and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation
(BEF) have joined forces to benefit the environment and our communities. Through the
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Solar 4R Schools program, the partnership will provide
a $50,000 solar installation to a school in the community of MLS Cup 2011 winner the LA
Galaxy.
“We are thrilled to be working with MLS W.O.R.K.S and BEF to put a solar installation in a
school in the hometown of the LA Galaxy, MLS Cup champions,” commented Travis Roffler,
director of marketing, Continental Tire. “This program will deliver an immediate energy saving
impact to the school allowing them to become more sustainable. At the same time, it
represents an ongoing educational tool and a continual reminder of the many ways we can
positively impact the environment.”
The first solar installation under this partnership, in what will become an annual event, will be
completed by Earth Week 2012. At that time, MLS W.O.R.K.S. and Continental Tire will
announce details about how one school in select MLS markets in the United States will have
an opportunity to earn a similar solar installation in 2013 and beyond. The program will
encourage fans and partners in various MLS communities to reduce carbon emissions and
increase environmentally friendly behaviors. With the commitment and resources of
Continental Tire, MLS communities will not only have the opportunity to leverage Solar 4 R
Schools educational components but also to make a long-term infrastructural improvement
for their local environment.
“MLS W.O.R.K.S. is committed to environmental sustainability and is proud to be partnering
with Continental Tire on this great initiative," said JoAnn Neale, executive vice president of
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Major League Soccer. “This announcement has provided another exciting element to what
was an incredible MLS Cup final. The LA Galaxy and their community will benefit greatly
from receiving a solar installation at a local school.”
Craig Collins, Solar 4R Schools program manager, added, "BEF and the Solar 4R Schools
program are thrilled to have Major League Soccer and Continental Tire as partners in our
efforts to bring solar and renewable energy education into schools and classrooms across
the country."
The Solar 4 R Schools initiative is a part of the broader partnership between MLS W.O.R.K.S
and Continental Tire known as Greener Goals which strives to showcase practical ways to
have a positive impact on the environment. Through the Greener Goals program MLS
W.O.R.K.S and Continental Tire have combined efforts to help MLS clubs, fans and
communities reduce their carbon footprint. Verified Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy
Credits (RECs) have been purchased to offset fan travel and stadium operations for the
championship match as well as the MLS All-Star game. In addition, Continental Tire, in
partnership with the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) has distributed nearly
20,000 reusable shopping bags, seed packets and NRDC Eco-tip guides on-site at MLS
games from New York to Seattle.
About Continental Tire
With sales of €26 billion in 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As
a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation,
infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to
enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in
networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 164,000 employees in
45 countries.
About MLS W.O.R.K.S.
MLS W.O.R.K.S. is Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative dedicated to addressing
important social issues affecting young people and serves as a platform for both League and club
philanthropic programs. MLS W.O.R.K.S. seeks to establish Major League Soccer as a leader for
improving the lives of people through sport.
About Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)
An entrepreneurial nonprofit established in 1998, BEF finds innovative, high-impact solutions to some
of the nation’s most pressing energy, carbon and freshwater challenges. We operate three
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interconnected groups: Our Renewable Energy Group helps build a critical bridge among key players
to move small-scale and community-based green energy projects forward. And our award-winning
Solar 4R SchoolsTM program arms K-12 schools with a small solar array and interactive teaching
materials to educate the next generation of energy users. Our Watersheds Group is redefining how
watershed restoration projects are designed, implemented and monitored. We believe it takes at least
a decade to make a lasting difference within an ecosystem and we’re the only program in the country
with a 10-year funder commitment. And finally, our Climate Business Group is one of the most trusted
providers of market-based solutions that help businesses voluntarily balance their energy, carbon and
water footprints. Our Renewable Energy Certificates, carbon offsets and Water Restoration
Certificates® have helped more than 400 businesses nationwide reduce their impact while effectively
engaging their stakeholders to become part of the solution. BEF is based in Portland, Oregon. Learn
more at www.b-e-f.org.
Media Contacts:
Dana Zamalloa
Manager, PR and Communications
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
1830 MacMillan Park Dr.
Fort Mill, SC 29716
Phone: 704-583-8165
Cell: 704-941-4984
E-mail: dana.zamalloa@conti-na.com
Abbey Linville
Manager of PR
Crowl, Montgomery & Clark
123 Wilbur Dr., NE
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-494-6999, ext. 207
Cell: 330-418-6630
E-mail: alinville@crowlinc.com
Sheri Herrmann
PLT Communications Coordinator
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Cell: 704-905-6433
E-mail: sheri.herrmann@conti-na.com
Online media database: www.mediacenter.continental-corporation.com;
North America online media database: www.CTAMedia.com.
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Sheri Herrmann, 704-905-6433
Abbey Linville, 330-494-6999, ext. 207