The
ABB FIA Formula E Championship has become the first category in
motorsport to be awarded with ISO 20121 certification. The
accomplishment - granted by SGS following a robust and
comprehensive third-party audit - reinforces the commitment of the
electric street racing series to leading the way in sustainable
practice in events and entertainment.
The
international standard of sustainability in events - ISO 20121 - was
created following the 2012 Olympics in London for events to implement
a management system that focusses on three key targets; becoming more
socially responsible, creating a successful financial model to grow
and reducing the individual environmental footprint of events.
Formula
E’s holistic approach to sustainable event management has increased
the positive impact on the environment and will be expanded in future
seasons to strive for excellence throughout the entire ecosystem. The
implementation of a waste management scheme and continued efforts of
sourcing sustainable suppliers adds to the championship’s legacy
programme and community engagement projects - ensuring social
inclusivity and economic prosperity.
In
addition, Formula E continues to work with long-standing official
logistics partner DHL on creating an optimised calendar - racing from
one region to the next and reducing air freight, saving up to 15,000
t CO2-eq each season. This is equivalent to the amount of annual
emissions of 1,500 European inhabitants.
The
ABB FIA Formula E Championship has one of the lowest carbon
footprints among international sporting events with a ratio of 86kg
of CO2 per spectator - the equivalent of driving 400km by car. This
is due to the absence of permanent infrastructure - a positive
bi-product of racing in the heart of city centres - as well as the
majority of spectators coming from local communities and taking
public transportation.
Other
events that have achieved certification include the Roland Garros
French Open, 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and the 2016 UEFA
European Championships in France.
Alejandro
Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said: “I’m very proud
of the hard work Formula E has put into receiving third party ISO
20121 certification - the highest award in sustainable events. The
achievement is a testament to our entire ecosystem working towards a
common goal of continuously improving our sustainability credentials
and working with our supply chain at events to inspire others to make
a conscious effort in minimising the impact on the environment. I
look forward to other sports and categories of racing taking
inspiration from the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.”
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