Shell

Moving forward with the latest technologies as we pursue net zero

Sustainability is an important value for our title partner dsm-firmenich and something that they reflect in their partnership with us. Thanks to the encouragement and support of dsm-firmenich, Shell will deploy their expertise and technology to help us move towards becoming a net-zero operation. As part of a greener world and to run a highly modern operation we are working on several projects together with Shell.

Some of our joint projects include:

Telematic analysis – Telemetry devices were placed in both our Volvo’s XC40 Recharge as well as in our Volvo’s with a combustion engine in a wide range of Men, Women and Development races to record all our movements and what this requires in terms of energy, if we are to gradually move our entire fleet of team cars to electric cars. Shell is now analysing the data, with which they will provide ideal logistical plans, to allow us with our fleet of electric team cars, to perform our race operations in every part of Europe, while being charged in a timely manner.

Shell Recharge – Supporting us with access to around 300,000 recharge stations across Europe, as well as the installation of more charging points at Team dsm-firmenich’s HQ.

Renewable diesel – Shell Renewable Diesel is an alternative to the current diesel that we use. With Shell Renewable Diesel we are able to reduce our CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to regular diesel. Over time this will become the new standard in the team’s trucks, buses and campers, until electrification or hydrogen becomes a feasible zero-emission alternative there too.