| Cadillac Racing Honored with 2026 DHL Sustainable Endurance Award Hypercar program recognized for measurable sustainability actions, operational credibility and community impact at Le Mans |
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| Cadillac Racing Honored with 2026 DHL Sustainable Endurance Award Hypercar program recognized for measurable sustainability actions, operational credibility and community impact at Le Mans |
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| LE MANS, France, June 12, 2026 — Cadillac Racing has been named the winner of the 2026 DHL Sustainable Endurance Award in the Hypercar category, a recognition presented in connection with the 24 Hours of Le Mans by the FIA, ACO and DHL. The award recognizes Cadillac Racing for a sustainability program built on measurable actions across race logistics, hospitality, waste reduction, procurement and community engagement. Cadillac Racing’s submission stood out to the organizers as one of the most complete, structured and measurable dossiers received this year, covering all areas with concrete actions directly tied to Le Mans operations. Among the strongest elements cited by the jury was Cadillac Racing’s operational approach to reducing the environmental impact of race logistics. That included increasing the use of sea freight for Cadillac WTR equipment from 70 percent in 2025 to 90 percent in 2026, using train travel between Paris and Le Mans for U.S.-based staff, implementing road transport from the UK for JOTA, and storing or sourcing equipment locally in Europe where possible. The jury also recognized Cadillac Racing’s hospitality and waste reduction efforts, including reuse of the hospitality structure, installation of energy metering to establish a 2026 baseline, use of LED lighting and efficient appliances, and measures designed to reduce air conditioning demand. Cadillac Racing’s catering program was highlighted for its measurable progress. The average carbon impact per meal was reduced from 7.13 kg CO2e in 2024 to 6.49 kg CO2e in 2026 through menu redesign, reduced beef use, expanded plant-based options, local sourcing and surplus food donations to Les Restos du Cœur. The submission also detailed meaningful progress in reducing single-use plastics, including five BWT water stations, water meters, distribution of 1,000 reusable bottles for fans, elimination of single-use plastic in hospitality, and the avoidance of approximately 4,000 plastic bottles. These initiatives were estimated to save 114.8 kg of plastic and 319.3 kg of CO2. Beyond environmental performance, the jury cited the strength of Cadillac Racing’s broader sustainability approach, including responsible procurement practices, references to environmental and ethical standards, support for women in motorsport and STEAM, and community engagement through its project with Gaston Bachelard School in Le Mans. Accepting the honor on behalf of the team, Keely Bosn from Cadillac Racing said the award reflects the work happening behind the scenes across the organization.“Thank you to the FIA, ACO and DHL for this award. On behalf of Cadillac Racing, we are extremely honored to receive the 2026 Sustainable Endurance Award. “What makes this recognition special is that it celebrates work that happens behind the scenes. While endurance racing is about performance on track, it’s also about continuous improvement in everything we do, including our commitment to the environment and the community. “This award is a true team effort. Thank you to everyone across Cadillac Racing, Wayne Taylor Racing, JOTA, General Motors, our suppliers, and partners who helped make these initiatives a reality. |