BELOW THE SURFACE Exploring the 2020 Sustainability Report

2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 1 EXPLORING THE 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT INTRODUCTION

11th Hour Racing Team is a professional offshore team, based out of Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Dive below the surface of the Team’s second annual Sustainability Report.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to so many around the world including our team Our sustainability team has written a series of eight How-To Guides and accompanying resources, designed members, our families, our friends and the wider marine and sporting communities, many of whom to help make sustainability more accessible for organizations of varying size and industry sectors. The series have been personally affected. lays out a framework to help sports teams, organizations, events and businesses implement a sustainability program - from establishing a sustainability policy, to creating and implementing the plan, and reporting As racing was cancelled, training sessions postponed and our international team members remained on progress. The suite of resources will be available at www.SunstainabilityToolbox.com in May 2021. home, we, like so many others, had the time to regroup and review again the WHY around what we do. What will success ultimately look like for us at 11th Hour Racing Team? Our established sustainability training focus shifted to remote learning and upskilling, with the introduc- tion of a training platform. The interactive speaker sessions and courses covered topics from biomimic- Our on-the-water mission is clear: to develop a high-performance sports team utilizing the best ry and the circular economy to intersectional environmentalism, climate science and youth mentorship. technologies and innovations, bringing together the very best minds in yacht design and performance, These were welcome opportunities to bring us together as a Team, share our experiences and learn how to the most experienced sailors and shore crew, for the very best race-winning capabilities. This sporting become better equipped to contribute to a low carbon and just, social future as we look to move forward effort is entirely integrated with Team-wide sustainable practices. from all that this past incredibly challenging year has brought.

During 2020, we became aware that the neutral footprint and impact strategy outlined in our At 11th Hour Racing Team we are committed to our four ‘Guiding Principles’ of Leadership, Innovation, Col- Sustainability Policy felt underwhelming compared to the reality and urgency of today’s global issues, and laboration and Legacy, which align with our newly updated Sustainability Program. These Principles also we committed to shift up a gear and realign the Team with a new outcome: Net Positive - Regenerative. contribute towards the achievement of 13 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the nine objectives of the Agenda 2030 and the five principles of the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework. This approach has provided a new lens through which to consider our work: aiming to leave our areas of operation and influence better for our presence. This year we have updated our Sustainability Policy and So what will success look like for 11th Hour Racing Team as we move into 2021 and the second full year of plans to reflect this new perspective. our campaign? We will continue to demonstrate high-level sporting performance can work hand-in-hand with sustainable innovations, developments and practices. We’ll champion sustainability within the marine Despite the limitations of travel and work restrictions, while complying with all COVID-19 regulations, the industry and work collaboratively to develop practical solutions and mitigations with our suppliers; and build of our new IMOCA 60 - 11.2 - continued at a steady pace. We also began a full life cycle assessment we’ll support the adoption of sustainability rules within the IMOCA Class and associated sailing events. to review the impact of a new boat build from cradle to grave. This assessment, along with one we completed in 2019, will provide the industry with important benchmarks for all future boat builds. To create an impact for positive ocean health, we look forward to working with our supporters, industry Additionally, the refit and launch of our IMOCA 60 - 11.1 - and two transatlantic sailing sessions, kept the colleagues and the wider marine community to collectively support the industry’s alignment with the Paris shore and sailing teams busy. Agreement’s 45% reduction of our footprint by 2030 and ultimately net zero by 2050. Read the full report here. Throughout the year we worked to embed our Team operations in the communities where we are based: our home port of Newport, Rhode Island, USA and our temporary team base in Concarneau, Brittany, France. In addition to creating local employment opportunities, a significant percentage of our annual budget was invested in the local economy through the purchase of local products and services. Our ongoing work with 11th Hour Racing grantees Clean Ocean Access, Sail Newport, and NewportFILM in the US, and Team grantees Marine Station de Concarneau and Explore in France, are activities that all Team members particularly enjoy. Charlie Enright, Skipper Mark Towill, CEO

Co-founders, 11th Hour Racing Team

2 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 3 WHO WE ARE

We are an international offshore sailing team based out of Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Supported by 11th Hour Racing, our mission is to successfully compete at the highest levels of the sport while positively impacting the environment. We don’t want to just be ‘less bad’ for our WHY DOES OCEAN HEALTH natural world, we want to do more good. MATTER? Ocean health is of particular importance to us all at 11th Hour Racing Team - our sailors, our shore crew, our back office team, our sponsors and partners. The ocean is where we go to work, it’s often where we can be found when we have down time and we enjoy sharing our experiences of the The health of the ocean is important ocean with our fans, friends and families as we race around the world. We have the good fortune for our own personal health as well to see sights that will remain with us forever - Mother Nature in all her incredible, powerful, awe- as the health of our planet, whether inspiring self. you live on the coast or miles from the sea.. Our goal is to work collaboratively within the marine industry to create a paradigm shift amongst businesses, sailing teams, events, and race organizers, as well as with sailors, sailing fans and ocean Over half of the oxygen we breathe enthusiasts - to collectively come together and create impact for positive ocean health. Our work comes from the ocean and the off the water is as important to us as our determination for success on the water. plant life in it absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. Covering 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean transports heat from the equator to the poles, ABOUT regulating our climate and weather patterns. A healthy ocean equals a 11TH HOUR RACING healthy planet.

Human impact — from the climate Our title sponsor, 11th Hour Racing, works crisis to plastic pollution to the to mobilize sailing, maritime and coastal decline in biodiversity — has driven communities with an innovative approach the planet to a critical moment in to inspire solutions for the ocean. time. The clock is ticking. This is the #OceanHour. Driven by a philosophy of ‘local solutions to global problems,’ the organization connects international sailing teams with global events and utilizes these platforms to spot- light a broad portfolio of community grant projects.

4 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES “All members of 11th Hour Racing Team are committed to being SUSTAINABILITY TEAM advocates for the ocean and lead by example in all aspects of our campaign.” - Charlie Enright, Skipper FOR THE OCEAN

Be leaders advocating for ocean health, climate action and 1 sustainability within the industry, communities and fan base. DAMIAN FOXALL Develop innovative solutions to responsibly manage resources, SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER applying circular economy principles to material needs, as well as 2 reducing water and climate footprints, and becoming water neutral Damian is a record-breaking former professional and climate positive. sailor who has raced around the world seven times and sailed over 400,000 miles. Ocean athlete turned ocean conservation advocate, he has worked within the sport of sailing as a sustainability consultant and Collaborate with partners to create sustainable solutions, as an education manager with the Canadian Wildlife 3 minimizing the environmental footprint across spheres of influence, Federation. including aiming for zero waste to landfill and implementing a ban on single-use plastics. AMY MUNRO Leave a lasting legacy by inspiring others to make changes - one SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER degree at a time - including a community outreach program, 4 internships and grant-giving. Amy studied oceanography at the University of before embarking on a career in the sports industry specialising in sustainability. Prior to working at 11th Hour Racing Team, Amy was the Sustainability Officer for the British Challenger for the 35th America’s Cup.

ETIENNE LE PEN SUSTAINABILITY INTERN

Based at CDK Technologies in Brittany, France, Etienne is currently studying for a masters degree in eco- design of polymers and composites at the University of Southern Brittany. His work with the Team focuses on the life cycle assessment of the build of our new IMOCA 60. Etienne is a highly accomplished sailor and campaigned to represent France in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Photo by Matt Curnock / Coral Reef Image Bank

6 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 7 SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS

2020 TEAM ACTIVITIES

The major activities in 2020 that required a particular focus from a sustainability perspective included: 10 33 Speaking engagements Hours of sustainability Developed global • Completed the refit of IMOCA 60 11.1, launching the boat in on sport and positive training a month provided mentorship program Brittany, France in the spring of 2020. environmental impact for all Team members • Trained on IMOCA 60 11.1 - including two transatlantics and sailing sessions in France and the USA.

• Set up a temporary team base and operations out of Newport, Rhode Island from August through October, giving us an opportunity to engage with our title sponsor 11th Hour Racing and their grantee organizations. 81% • Incorporated sustainability into the ongoing design of our new Studied biomimicry Of team purchases Measured our digital IMOCA 60 11.2 - while complying with the IMOCA Class rules. innovations for the new invested in the local footprint at home and IMOCA 60 build economy work • Devised sustainable alternatives and developments for the build of the plugs and molds for the new IMOCA 60 11.2.

• Established new strategic partnerships with suppliers who share our ambitions both on and off the water.

• Identified opportunities to improve the sourcing and transport of materials. 76% LCA Of waste diverted from Piloted The Toolbox Conducted IMOCA 60 the landfill guides and templates with boat build life cycle industry peers assessment 2

Signed up to the UNFCCC Onboard citizen science Measured boat build Sports for Climate Action programs impacts: waste, water, global movement energy consumption, GHG

8 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 9 LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS:

MISSION • Completed our Sustainability Plan identifying 12 goals within our principle areas and 73 targets, giving direction and clarity to increase the impact our campaign will have. Our first principle, Leadership, describes how we advocate for ocean health and climate action • Created a training platform for team members, consisting of 10 hours of sustainability training per month, covering a variety of ocean health topics. within our industry, our communities and amongst our fan base. • Continued our learning as a team through 12 ‘#OceanHour Sessions’ for team members and stakeholders, with guest speakers on sustainability topics including coral We develop leadership by: bleaching, biomimicry, sustainable food choices, leadership, doughnut economics, circular economy, climate science, plastic recycling, Antarctic marine mammals, climate • Creating ambassadors within our Team action, composting and youth mentorship. • Supporting peers within the industry Focused on virtual events with seven team members speaking on sustainability at 33 Inspiring fans and followers • • conferences and events with a cumalative audience of over 26,000 individuals. • Sharing our story through speaking engagements • Signed up to the UNFCCC Sport for Climate Action Framework, which brings together sports teams, organizations and events to commit to measuring, reducing and reporting greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.

• Joined the IMOCA sustainability committee and supported the drafting of a new set of sustainability rules for the Class including topics of onboard renewables, alternative materials and life cycle assessment.

Dr. Rob Mulvaney from the British Antarctic survey spoke The Team met with the Rhode Island Audobon Society with the Team about the latest on climate science and leading up to our August Transatlantic to learn more on atmospheric insights during an #OceanHour session. how to prevent marine mammal strikes.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Check out the UNFCCC Sport for Action Framework here • Schedule regular sustainability training sessions within your organization

10 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 11 COLLABORATION HIGHLIGHTS:

MISSION • Completed an environmental audit of the boat build facility - CDK Technologies This past year, new partners and suppliers have - resulting in a 40 point action plan, with joined our Team, each aligned with our goals - results due to come in July 2021. both on and off the water. By bringing together partners, sponsors and suppliers with a common • Supported Multiplast, the refit yard goal, we will be well placed to have a positive for IMOCA 60 11.1 in setting up a waste impact within our industry. management plan.

Invested 81% of our top ten supplier We collaborate by: • spend locally in the Brittany region - the • Fostering strategic partnerships based on the location of the Team’s temporary team systemic adoption of sustainable standards base. • Positively influencing supply chains within • Worked with Musto to design and the marine industry develop a more sustainable clothing line • Applying best practices to reduce environ- with a circular mindset to minimize its mental footprints across all areas of operation environmental footprint.

• Signed up a new official partner, Water Footprint Implementation, which provides us with valuable consultancy on our water footprint, and helps to raise awareness of the impacts of the virtual water trade.

• Partnered with B&G, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, who are providing us with the latest race-proven marine electronics which includes BioBase™️ technology, supporting our mission to protect aquatic habitats.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Buy local whenever possible • Work with your suppliers to discover the source of their products and how they track their impacts as part of a sustainable sourcing code • Review your impact hot spots, particularly around waste, energy and water • Join together with other organizations to create momentum

12 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 13 INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS:

MISSION • Commissioned a study on PowerRibs - a biomimicry solution for composite construction - and are researching the possibilities on how to incorporate this Over the course of the build of 11.2 - our new technology in our new boat build. IMOCA 60 - we have committed to finding innovative and sustainable solutions that reduce • Constructed a biocomposites test hatch and conducted non-destructive testing to our impact on the environment, while also understand material qualities. We are looking to use biocomposites more extensively complying with the IMOCA Class rules. in our boat build.

Carried science equipment onboard IMOCA 60 11.1 to track oceanographic data, We innovate by: • using a water sampling device called an OceanPack, which samples seawater to • Embedding circular economy principles measure CO2 levels, sea surface temperature and salinity. All the data is sent back to headquarters in , , for sharing further with the different Transforming manufacturing within the ma- • scientific projects is working on. rine industry • Implementing life cycle assessments • Deployed a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather drifter buoy while passing over the Newfoundland Grand Banks. The data will be used for the Atlantic and European weather models used by mariners, and informs scientists on the effects of climate change on ocean health, measuring sea surface temperature and barometric pressure.

• Completed a life cycle assessment on the environmental impacts of the build of an IMOCA 60 yacht built in 2019. This data is invaluable to understand the footprint of a boat from construction to end of life. We’ll be using this data to provide a benchmark for our new build.

One of my key roles is exploring how to utilize and exploit alternative materials. We’re constantly asking the question: ‘How can we use different composites to build parts, and what are the applications of those? - are they safe? - will they last?’ I pick components on the boat that are strong candidates for a sustainable alternative. From there we explore whether it is a possibility. Sometimes my ideas “don’t work, but often we are able to prove that more sustainable alternatives really can The OceanPack water sampler measures CO2 levels, sea Escape hatch made from biocomposites by Greenboats is a compete with the more common construction surface temperature and salinity to assist the scientific part of our initiative to incorporate components made from methods. We have final parts on the way to community in climate studies. sustainable alternative materials into our new IMOCA 60. use on our new IMOCA - it’s a first for the fleet I think, probably any racing fleet. Along with this delivered outcome, we have regular workshops to keep the ideas coming in - it’s a long road WHAT CAN YOU DO? but we are making headway. - WADE MORGAN, BOAT BUILD MANAGER • Get thinking creatively! Which areas in your organization are ripe for some radical re-thinking?

14 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY ” 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 15 LEGACY MISSION HIGHLIGHTS: We want to create long lasting positive impacts on ocean health and leave a legacy beyond our • Engaged with 11th Hour Racing grantee, operational footprint. Clean Ocean Access, on two activations while the Team was in Newport, Rhode We will leave a legacy by: Island, to raise awareness for their Shrink Wrap Recycling initiative and Healthy • Investing in community outreach Soils Healthy Seas composting program. Establishing a legacy grant program funded • Collaborated with legacy grantee Marine by 11th Hour Racing • Station de Concarneau and a France- • Implementing a training program to develop based university to explore biomimicry skills within the industry in the design of our new boat and other • Engaging communications and reporting applications within the marine industry. strategy to help guide future policy within the industry • Created The Toolbox - a set of open source sustainability resources, tools, and guides to support other organizations in establishing their own sustainability programs.

• Established the #NextGen mentorship program, to extend the Team’s educational platform to six young adults (ages 18-25) from around the world - US, France, Jamaica, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand.

• Brought on two interns to support the shore crew and sustainability team in France and the US during our training session in Newport.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Connect with local organizations focused on environmental restoration or community projects, or create your own if they don’t exist already • Share your knowledge and experience: together we can achieve more!

16 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 17 COMING SOON UP NEXT IN 2021 THE TOOLBOX

A suite of guides, tools, and templates created by 11th 2021 is going to be a busy year for the Team, both on and off the water. Hour Racing Team for the purpose of establishing a sustainability program within any organization, no Following a refit through the winter of IMOCA 60 11.1, the sailing team will come together matter the size or industry sector. for a spring training session in Brittany, France. The race season will start at the end of May with The Ocean Race - fully crewed racing on IMOCA 60 11.1 from Lorient, France to , Italy, with stopovers in Cascais, Portugal and Alicante, Spain.

The two-year long build of IMOCA 60 11.2 will be completed, with the boat expected to hit the water at the end of July.

Following a commissioning period of the new boat, both IMOCA 60s are anticipated to In 2020, we created a framework for teams, events and organizations to compete in: implement their own sustainability programs based on our work and recognized sustainability standards. • The Rolex from Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK to Cherbourg, France on 8 August • The Défi Azimut - three racing events out of Lorient, France starting 15 September These resources, which include How-To Guides, tools and templates, will • will start Sunday 7 November from Le Havre, France and will take be available to download from SustainabilityToolbox.com from May the fleet to Martinique for the first time in the race’s history 2021. Off the water: After a six month pilot program with other sports teams, both within and outside the sport of sailing, The Toolbox will be published in late spring 2021. HOW-TO GUIDES At all points of our campaign we seek to minimize and reduce our impact and since the A set of eight How-To Guides provides a step-by-step start of our campaign we have tracked and calculated our footprint. In 2021, we move to process for implementing a sustainability program the next stage of our strategy where we will develop our climate action plan to implement within your organization. From how to start your reduction and compensation measures. sustainability plan, to identifying issues, setting targets, and reporting - the guides will help ensure your sustainability journey is a success.

TOOLS & TEMPLATES

Use the collection of tools and templates to help implement each step of your sustainability plan. These include a template for drafting your sustainability policy and trackers for measuring your organization’s waste, water, and carbon footprint.

CASE STUDIES

To support each of The Toolbox How-to Guides, 11th Hour Racing Team has created case studies to showcase the practical application of each guide. These case studies provide examples of how we engaged with stakeholders, identified issues, aligned with industry standards and more.

18 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SUMMARY 19 To keep up to date with our latest sustainability news please visit 11thhourracingteam.org/for-the-ocean

Our full 2020 Annual Sustainability Report can be downloaded here

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