Extreme E was selected as one of the candidates for the BBC Green Sports Award after the organization’s long-term commitment to combining sport with a purpose was recognized, as well as its important partnerships and local activations.
This is thanks to the launch of the Extreme H hydrogen race car aboard the St Helena in June and its first test at the Hydro X Prix in Scotland a few weeks later.
“We are extremely proud to have been preselected for the BBC Green Sports Awards in the Elite Organization category. In Extreme E, sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from leading hydrogen-powered motorsport to leaving a positive legacy in the communities where we compete,” said Ali Russell, CEO of Extreme E.
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About the award
In its third year, the BBC Green Sports Awards celebrate athletes and organizations that combine their love for sport and sustainability to promote change and a greener future.
This year, in addition to presenting its new hydrogen race car, the series confirmed that 80% of its race site in Scotland was powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Through its partnership with ENOWA, a green hydrogen partner, and its hydrogen fuel cell system, Extreme E is transitioning from generators that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
The series also invests in nature-based solutions at all its race locations, aiming to help protect and restore species and habitats.
During Extreme E’s Legacy Program in Scotland, the series continued its support for the Nith District Salmon Fishing Board, focusing on the protection of Atlantic salmon against rising river temperatures and bank erosion.
Additionally, its official technology partner, Vodafone Business, provided IoT sensor solutions to monitor the water quality and temperature levels of the Nith River, with the goal of creating a data flow through the stations that allows scientists to understand trends and what is happening in different parts of the river.
