FORMULA E elevised events serve as great platforms for promoting specific causes and projects , but what issue is more pressing to the future of our planet than that of climate change ? What are the subsidiary actions required to proclaim a sustainable future ?
Many have heard of the Formula series of motorsports , but the latest addition – and perhaps most influential – is Formula E ( FE ). The motorsport marks a show of many hands in the sustainability realm and prides itself in acting as a platform for change , and there are many areas in which it can provoke positive climate impacts while simultaneously driving social justice and inclusivity . From hyper-advanced electric vehicle development to the encouragement of female representation on-track , in the pits and research and development .
Formula E is a partner of the planet Targeting an urgent matter like climate change can lead to fluster among organisations , so the steady , measured approach is what FE took in terms of emissions reduction and ensuring that waste is managed in a circular fashion . While the FE events are centred around the racing , there is also a huge sustainability element to be considered in every corner as it promotes an environmental legacy and sentiment towards its host cities .
“ My philosophy is that we need to make sure our house is in order before we communicate ,” says Julia Pallé , Sustainability Director at Formula E , as she explains why it is successful in minimising its impact on the environment and the areas in which it operates — sourcing is a major part of this .
“ We ' ve also partnered with the IOC , some other International Federations and our working group on signage because , after years of work with our branding partner , we managed to implement branding that does not use PVC plasticbut instead uses PT plastic that is recyclable .”
The teams are also involved in promoting environmental causes . One of these is the Mahindra driver , Alexander Sims , who
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