EY Sustainability Matters What working in sustainability looks like in today's global market
Nov 27, 2025
Alice Ashpitel, Sustainability Lead at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, shares insights on embedding sustainability in high-speed racing, balancing performance with eco-friendly innovations. Janine Osborne, CEO of Sustainable Seas Trust, discusses her journey from biologist to advocate, emphasizing the importance of community impact and strategic partnerships for marine conservation in Africa. Lastly, Benjamin Okpara, senior consultant in EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services, highlights the nuances of advising clients on decarbonization and the challenges faced in consulting, framing a multifaceted view of sustainability.
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Racing Tech Can Scale Beyond Sport
- Innovations trialed in niche areas can translate to broader industries like aerospace and freight.
- Alice seeks technology transfer from Formula One to road freight and other sectors.
Partner Across Functions Early
- Build cross-functional relationships to turn sustainability pilots into scaled programs.
- Work with legal, finance and procurement early to remove barriers and build confidence in new solutions.
From Nine-Truck Trial To Near-Complete Coverage
- Alice moved from a nine-truck biofuel trial in 2022 to 98% HVO100 coverage in 2024 for European road freight.
- She also trialled electric trucks to move race cars from the UK to Zandvoort, building logistical confidence.