Innovative Sustainability Practices in Extreme E Racing Series
Key Ideas
  • Extreme E racing series nominated for Sports Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award and Sustainability in Sport Award at the Sports Business Awards.
  • The championship promotes sustainability through its use of electric vehicles, solar, and green hydrogen energy, reducing its carbon footprint by 8.2%.
  • Extreme E features male and female drivers racing on the same course, with the female to male performance gap closing by 51% since Season 1.
  • The Racing for All program supports young mechanical and engineering talent, contributing to diversity and inclusivity in motorsport.
The Extreme E racing series, known for its pioneering electric racing, has been nominated for prestigious awards focusing on equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in sports business. The championship is recognized for its commitment to promoting sustainability through initiatives such as using off-road electric vehicles and leveraging solar and green hydrogen energy. The recently published Season 3 Sustainability Report, in partnership with EY, highlighted the series' efforts in maintaining carbon neutrality and reducing its carbon footprint by 8.2%. Extreme E's innovative practices include utilizing green hydrogen in remote locations and implementing advanced waste management procedures. The series also emphasizes gender equality by featuring male and female drivers racing on the same course, with data showing a significant reduction in the performance gap between genders. Additionally, the Racing for All program by Extreme E supports the development of young mechanical and engineering talent, fostering diversity and inclusivity in motorsport. These efforts have positioned Extreme E as a leader in sustainable racing and a promoter of gender equality and youth empowerment in the motorsport industry.
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