Formula E has teamed up with The Climate Group as a Global Ambassador for EV100 - to help promote the widespread uptake of electric vehicles.
EV100 is the only initiative of its kind to actively encourage world-leading companies to commit to the quicker and smoother transition to electric - helping to deliver on sustainability goals and future-proofing operations.
Big brands such as Unilever, Baidu, IKEA Group and DHL - Official Founding and Logistics Partner of the FIA Formula E Championship - are members of EV100, pledging to implement charging schemes in the workplace and swapping current diesel and petrol fleets to fully-electric by 2030.
The Climate Group has also joined the FIA Formula E Championship as an Official and International Foundation Partner - alongside the existing partnership with Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
The Climate Group is an award-winning, international non-profit organisation specialising in bold and high-impact climate and energy initiatives with the world’s leading businesses, states and regional governments. The Climate Group’s work is at the forefront of ambitious climate action - with a mission to catalyse climate leadership in government and businesses to accelerate the shift to a prosperous and thriving net-zero future for all.
The announcement was made during Climate Week in New York - the scene of Sam Bird’s double-victory at the inaugural New York City E-Prix in July. Formula E made history in the Big Apple, hosting the first FIA-sanctioned open-wheel race to take place within the five boroughs of New York City in modern history.
Formula E aims to spread the message of EV100 and its members and continue to be the platform for manufacturers to test and develop road-relevant technologies in an exciting and competitive environment.
Alejandro Agag Founder & CEO of Formula E said: “Our vision is that one day every car in the world will be electric and at every race we stage - in some of the best cities in the world - we want to demonstrate how cool and exciting these cars can be.”