Formula E launches environmental education programme for children

Formula E has launched a programme designed to promote education around environmental and social issues for children.

Confirmed:

• ‘Driving Force’ will focus on children between the ages of eight and 12 in host cities
• There will be four modules on key sustainability topics including air pollution, renewable energy, circular economy, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion
• Online programme will be supplemented by in-person workshops

Context:

This initiative builds on Formula E’s Better Futures Fund announced in May earlier this year. The dedicated charitable fund supports local causes and communities within each of its host cities, designed to provide an impact directly where the races take place. 

Comment:

Julia Pallé, vice president of sustainability at Formula E, said: “Driving Force is another industry-leading initiative by Formula E, designed to positively educate, impact and empower children in communities where we race.

“Its benefit though is two-fold, whereby we’re giving young children the building blocks of education and sustainability stewardship, enabling both their communities and natural environments to flourish for decades and generations to come. Only by looking after and educating our younger communities can we ensure they better look after the planet and each other.”

Coming next:

Formula E has just two rounds and four races left in its 2024 season, with the next event taking place at Portland International Raceway in the United States from 29th to 30th June.

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