Sustainable Edge: Guilt-free motorsport & climate ambition – with Jennifer Babington, Envision Racing
Sustainable EdgeShow Notes
What happens when the thrill of motorsport meets the urgency of climate action? In this episode of The Sustainable Edge, host Joachim Nahem sits down with Jennifer Babington from Envision Racing, Operations Director and General Counsel to explore how sport can fuel global momentum for sustainability.
In this episode Jennifer Babington reveals how Envision Racing is embedding sustainability into every lap, from freight emissions and clean tech innovation to fan engagement and sponsorship integrity. She takes us behind the scenes of Formula E's three-step climate strategy, and shares how the team is driving measurable change both on and off the track. Learn about: Sustainability at speed – Formula E's framework to measure, reduce, and offset carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
A credible net-zero pathway – How the series plans to cut Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 by 27.5% by 2030, reaching net zero by 2040.
Innovation through competition – Why motorsport's transition to electric, circular, and regenerative technologies is shaping the future of clean mobility.
The power of platform – How a global audience of 491 million and races in 150+ countries amplify the message of sustainability and action.
Race Against Climate Change – How Envision Racing is using gamified engagement, partnerships, and pledges to turn awareness into real-world impact.
About Jennifer Babington Jennifer Babington is the Operations Director and General Counsel at Envision Racing, a leading team in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. With a background in corporate law and operations leadership, she oversees Envision Racing's sustainability strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Jennifer's work bridges the gap between elite sport and environmental responsibility, proving that high performance and sustainability can, and must go hand in hand.
Inspired by the ideas shared on Sustainable Edge? Learn more about Envision Racing's Race Against Climate Change and make your own pledge. A tree will be planted for every donation. https://envision-racing.com/sustainability/
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