Climate Change Data

Extreme E

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8870 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:7322 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1528 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Gender Equality
  • Sustainable Event Operations
  • Community Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutrality in Season 1 by offsetting 8,870 tCO2e of emissions.
  • Reduced transport emissions by over 75% by using sea freight instead of air freight.
  • Used hydrogen fuel cells for vehicle charging and other power needs.
  • Developed the Odyssey 21 electric SUV with a sustainable design (flax fiber shell).

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a 50:50 male/female driver format in races.
  • Achieved a 54:45 male to female workforce ratio at HQ.
  • Supported 9 Legacy Programmes across 5 continents focusing on community and environmental projects.
  • Partnered with Girls on Track to promote female participation in motorsport.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an independent Scientific Committee to advise on sustainability initiatives.
  • Partnered with EY for carbon accounting, impact assessment, and sustainability strategy development.
  • Working towards ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events.
  • Signed the UN Sports for Climate Action initiative.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Limit global warming to 1.5˚C by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased carbon emissions expected in Season 2 due to expansion.
  • Minimizing environmental impact in diverse and remote race locations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strive to improve sustainability in all other areas to offset increased emissions.
  • Careful selection of race locations and course design to minimize impact.
  • Establish metrics and targets, improve data collection, and report on progress.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Partnerships with companies committed to sustainability (e.g., Polymateria, Continental).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather conditions in race locations
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Promoting electric vehicle adoption

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications:

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (EY)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)
  • SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Extreme E's initiatives contribute to these goals through gender-balanced racing, sustainable operations, climate awareness campaigns, and community-based projects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Odyssey 21 electric SUV

Awards & Recognition

  • Motorsport UK Environmental Sustainability Award 2021
  • Leaders Sports Awards Sustainability Award
  • Broadcast Sport Awards Best Sport Production of the Year
  • Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards Technical Innovation
  • Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards Creative Use of AR/VR
  • Sports Business Awards Sports Innovation
  • Sports Business Awards Sustainability in Sport
  • 2021 Autosport Awards Pioneering & Innovation Award