Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Waste
• Conservation

Environmental Achievements

• 2022 acre Commonwealth Legacy Forest being planted to sequester residual emissions
• Reduced carbon footprint through innovative approaches to energy, transport, logistics and waste
• 650,000 public transport journeys taken
• 28,000 riders used free bike hire scheme, cycling 49,000 miles
• 42% of Games car fleet were low-emission vehicles
• 100m x 14m solar array installed at Victoria Park
• 480,000 single-use plastic bottles avoided through use of 41 Water Refill Stations
• 72 Tiny Forests planted across the region
• 72% of wayfinding signs donated, reused, repurposed or recycled
• Zero waste to landfill ambition achieved

Social Achievements

• 2,000 people involved in planting days
• 29 athletes supported through climate education sessions
• £250,000 of sustainability community projects funded by Severn Trent
• 61 charities received items recovered from the Games
• 2 Carbon Literacy courses developed

Governance Achievements

• ISO 20121 certification achieved
• Credible carbon management plan aligned with best practice standards and methodologies

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Shorter-than-usual planning phase
• COVID-19 lockdowns
• Budgetary constraints
• Unexpected further energy requirements
• Nationwide rail strikes
• Global shortages in EV production
• Insufficient electrical infrastructure to meet EV charging demand
• Challenges around donating surplus food during Games time
• Waste provider unable to process compostable packaging
• Challenges embedding biodiversity improvements across venues not owned by the OC

Mitigation Strategies

• Adaptable approach
• Allocation of budget to protect sustainability plans
• Partnership with Transport for West Midlands to promote public transport
• Use of a smaller car fleet than previous Games
• Use of temporary EV charging stations
• Close work with charities to distribute excess food post-Games
• Sending biodegradable packaging to energy generation
• Suppliers' commitment to social value helped facilitate biodiversity projects

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Sourcing Code

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework, ISO 20121

Certifications: ISO 20121

Third-party Assurance: ERM CVS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel
• Battery storage systems
• Aquapack packaging

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented non-PVC trackside signage, preventing over 35km of PVC branding from reaching landfill.
• Recycled season one and two lithium-ion battery units.
• Saved the equivalent of over 200,000 330 ml plastic bottles by introducing hydration stations and reusable water pouches.
• Recycled 100% of Michelin racing tyres after use.
• Recycled an average of 52% of all waste materials across events.
• Reduced total season 5 carbon footprint to 45,000t CO₂-eq

Social Achievements

• Achieved 100% silver level engagement at all events, working with over 55 different charities and local community groups.
• Hosted the annual Electric Sports Coalition meeting.
• Promoted women’s participation in motorsport and STEM activities through the FIA Girls on Track programme.
• Improved urban infrastructure through legacy projects, including installing renewable LED lighting and recycling collection points.
• Expanded partnership with the UNEP to advance shared interest in improving air quality.
• Activated the #BreatheLife Campaign in Allianz E-Villages.

Governance Achievements

• Committed to the UN Sport for Climate Action Framework.
• Retained ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Freight of cars and equipment between races (largest contributor to carbon footprint).

Mitigation Strategies

• Working with DHL to optimize calendar, favor sea/road freight, and freight only race-critical items.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable branding and signage (PVC-free)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 20121, UN Sport for Climate Action Framework

Certifications: ISO 20121

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Community Engagement
• Air Quality

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced overall Season 8 emissions to 33,800 t CO2eq, a 24% reduction compared to the Season 5 baseline.
• Achieved Net Zero Carbon certification since inception.
• Implemented 67% renewable fuel use and a 25% reduction in like-for-like race fuel consumption.
• 54% average recycling rate across events, recycling almost 640 tons.
• Ranked as the Best Total Performer in the 2022 Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports (GSBS).

Social Achievements

• Launched the "Take a Breath" campaign with UNICEF, reaching over 67 million people.
• Partnered with UNICEF to support programs improving the wellbeing of over three million children.
• Delivered 12 rainwater harvesting systems providing safe drinking water to 10,382 school children in Mexico.
• FIA Girls on Track program welcomed 450 girls to racetracks for immersive experiences.
• Donated over €500,000 to philanthropic causes and positively impacted 11,720 children.

Governance Achievements

• Achieved ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events.
• Awarded FIA’s three-star Environmental Accreditation.
• Implemented robust sustainability policies and procedures across the organization.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Freight emissions remain a significant source of emissions.
• Balancing the need for global racing with minimizing environmental impact.
• Ensuring consistent sustainability practices across diverse race locations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Working with logistics partners to optimize routes and explore biofuels.
• Regionalizing the calendar to group races and improve logistics efficiency.
• Implementing robust sustainability standards and KPIs for suppliers and contractors.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers screened using environmental and social criteria.

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Procurement Policy
• Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire
• Ethical Employment Standards Questionnaire

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and technologies.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Climate Neutral Now, UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Certifications: ISO 20121, ISO 45001, Net Zero Carbon

Third-party Assurance: SGS UK

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Formula E's initiatives contribute to these goals through promotion of electric vehicles, sustainable event management, and community engagement projects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• GEN3 race car

Awards & Recognition

• GSBS Best Total Performer, Best Corporate Performance, Best Environmental Performance, Best Governance Performance
• Sports Business Awards Sustainability In Sport Award
• Climate Champion Award (Envision Racing)