Solar Race Atacama is the most important competition in the Southern Hemisphere for solar-powered electric vehicles, and invites teams from around the world to face the rigors of the world’s most arid desert.
Summary of the initiative
- SCX Code: 0081-E1704A64
- Initiative of: La Ruta Solar
- Neutralization object: Race, 5th version 2018
- Volume tonCO2: 151 tCO2
- Effective Date: 28-10-2018
- Footprint meter: Proyectae
- Footprint verifier: Deloitte
- Abatement Project: Zhoubai Hydroelectric Project
- Registration: IHS-Markit National Registry
In this fifth version, the race traveled through 6 regions of Chile to reach the hill of Arica, after a route of more than 2,600 km, which ended on Sunday, October 28 in the city of Arica.
This race is CO2 Neutral, the first of its kind to achieve this distinction, which reflects the commitment to environmental sustainability of its organizers. The certification process follows the certification protocol defined by SCX, where first the carbon footprint of the race is measured following the GHG Protocol guidelines.
For this version, we worked on the basis of direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and with some elements of Scope 3, such as travel and accommodation for pilots and organizers. Once the footprint was measured, it was verified by an independent third party, Deloitte, and the total greenhouse gas emissions were neutralized with carbon credits from projects certified under internationally recognized certification standards.
It should be noted that the first edition of Carrera Solar Atacama was held in 2011 with a route of 1,060 kilometers and three days of competition, crossing the regions of Tarapacá and Antofagasta. Today the competition will cross the entire north of Chile in seven days, making it the toughest ecological rally ever organized in the world.
In the seven years that Carrera Solar Atacama has been held, 61 new solar and hybrid vehicles have been developed; more than 1,000 university students from nine countries in Latin America and the rest of the world have participated, and nine cities have been visited in three regions in the north of the country (Tarapacá, Antofagasta and Atacama).
To learn more about this initiative visit
http://www.carrerasolar.com/es/inicio
ID Code: 0081-E1704A64
