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