The UIM E1 World Championship has released its first-ever sustainability report, detailing how the all-electric raceboat series is already making environmental and social impact after just one season.
In a clear statement of purpose and ambition, the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. The world’s first electric raceboat series, which held its inaugural races in cities like Monaco, Venice and Jeddah, is aiming to redefine marine motorsport through climate-conscious innovation, ocean conservation and gender equality.
At the centre of E1’s environmental approach is its Blue Impact Programme, which delivers a suite of initiatives aimed at regenerating coastal ecosystems and promoting awareness of marine threats. The 2024 season saw tangible action, including a major harbour clean-up in Puerto Banús and the ‘Save Posidonia’ campaign by Team Rafa in the Balearic Islands. These efforts are part of E1’s broader mission to leave every race location better than it was found.
The report also outlines the Championship’s progress in limiting its carbon footprint. In 2024, E1 recorded 1,672 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. By offsetting 92% of this total, the series achieved PAS 2060 certification for contributing to global carbon neutrality. A dedicated Marine Mammal Risk Mitigation Protocol was also put in place at each event to protect local marine life, including pre-race monitoring, adjusted course routes, and the use of spotters and response boats.
Social inclusion is a defining pillar of E1’s strategy. Every race team is required to field one male and one female pilot, a deliberate move to balance representation in a traditionally male-dominated sport. The E1 Pilot Academy also welcomed 40 participants from 14 countries, many of whom had no prior powerboat experience. Meanwhile, community programmes like the Acceleration Festival and partnerships with organisations such as the Cometa Foundation in Lake Como extended the series’ impact beyond the water.
Looking ahead, the report reveals plans to expand race locations in 2025 and deepen sustainability partnerships. With support from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and governance from the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), E1 is positioning itself not only as a spectacle of speed and innovation, but as a platform for environmental action.
“This is just the outset of the journey in our race for the planet,” said E1 CEO Rodi Basso. “We’re buoyed by the opportunity to create real, lasting impact through this Championship.”
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