Sebastien Buemi and Joel Eriksson join Envision Racing’s Race Against Climate Change in the Sundarbans

Envision Racing has launched a new initiative under its Race Against Climate Change mission. After planting thousands of trees in Madagascar, the team has shifted its focus to the vulnerable Sundarbans in India, where it aims to plant around five lakh trees to remove carbon dioxide and protect endangered species in the region. The two drivers have spoken about the initiative in a new video shared by the team.

Sebastien Buemi and Joel Eriksson join Envision Racing’s mission to plant 5 lakh trees in the Sundarbans

The video was shared by Envision Racing on its Instagram page with the caption: “Green light on the Sustainable Chain! Seb and Joel take you behind the scenes on our most ambitious mission yet. We’re only a quarter of the way to our goal, and we’re not lifting off the throttle until we hit 1 million trees planted. We’ve teamed up with Envision Energy India to protect the Sundarbans mangroves, linking your fan pledges directly to real-world impact.”

Sebastien Buemi and Joel Eriksson have both lent their voices to the Race Against Climate Change cause. Speaking about the mission, Buemi says in the video, “Sustainable Chain was launched back in 2021 as part of our Race Against Climate Change programme. Through this initiative, we encourage our fans to make more sustainable lifestyle choices to help the planet.”

He and Joel go on to explain the initiative further, adding, “So far, our fans have made over 270,000 pledges. Each pledge is a commitment to make a lifestyle change that benefits the climate - for example, cycling to work. For every pledge, we planted a tree in Madagascar, meaning over 270,000 trees have been planted.”

Buemi adds about the highly vulnerable Sundarbans region, “Our mission doesn’t stop here. We are now aiming to plant 500,000 trees in the Sundarbans. By planting mangrove trees, we will help remove CO2 from the atmosphere and protect endangered species.”

Eriksson further explains how the initiative will also help provide livelihoods for local communities and improve access to fresh water in the region. Together, they add, “You can be part of this amazing project. Make a pledge on our website today and share it with a friend or family member. By doing this, you join the chain - the Sustainable Chain.”

Buemi is currently ninth in the Formula E Drivers’ Standings with 43 points. He secured his first podium of the season in Jeddah (Round 5), finishing second. Eriksson is 11th with 19 points, with his best result being a fourth-place finish at the Miami E-Prix earlier this year.

They will return to racing next month for the Berlin E-Prix, scheduled from 1-3 May.

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