The recipients of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s DHL Sustainable Endurance Award for 2026 have been revealed, celebrating the outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility efforts of Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA and Team WRT.
Inaugurated in 2023 as a joint initiative between FIA WEC, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the world championship’s official logistics partner, DHL, the annually-presented accolade evaluates competitors across six core areas – Sustainability Strategy, Environmental Commitment, Responsible Economy, Social Commitment, Communication and Carbon Footprint.
In the Hypercar category, Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA was praised for its responsible procurement policy incorporating environmental, social and ethical criteria, its robust logistics framework, its progress monitoring and its in-depth approach to hospitality, featuring the reuse of structures, updated menus, local sourcing, reusable equipment and the donation of surplus food.
“Winning the 2026 FIA WEC DHL Sustainable Endurance Award is a proud moment for Cadillac and JOTA,” acknowledged Cadillac Racing Programme Manager, Keely Bosn. “The judges recognised practical steps taken by Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA and our partners.
“Small details matter in racing, and we feel the same way about sustainability. Reusable bottles and a lower-meat menu in hospitality are small things, but they, amongst others, add up over a full season.
“Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programme is something of which we are very proud and which has continued to make a positive difference this year, with a highlight being bringing 78 students to COTA to spend time with the different departments of the race team.
“This award reflects action, not just intent, and we will continue to strive to make changes that have tangible effects. It’s truly a team effort – thank you to everyone whose work helped us to earn this recognition.”
“To be recognised with the DHL Sustainable Endurance Award at Le Mans was a fantastic achievement, but to now receive this recognition across the entire FIA World Endurance Championship season is something of which we’re particularly proud,” echoed JOTA Team Owner & Co-Founder, David Clark.
“As a team, we’ve always believed in constantly challenging ourselves to improve, both on and off the track. Competing at the highest level of endurance racing comes with significant logistical and operational challenges, but we have a responsibility to look at how we do things and where we can make positive changes. Often it’s the smaller, practical decisions that, when embraced by the whole team over the course of a season, can make a real difference.
“This award is a reflection of the commitment of everyone at Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA, and the strength of our partnership with Cadillac, General Motors and all those who have supported these initiatives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together, but we also recognise there’s always more we can do, and we’ll continue to look for ways to build upon this progress.”
In LMGT3, Team WRT was acclaimed for its approach to managing energy, water and materials, its BREEAM-certified Bierset headquarters and infrastructure, its use of renewable energy and rainwater harvesting, its documented reuse strategy, its ‘second life’ programme for carbon-fibre parts and its ongoing involvement in FIA WEC’s educational and charitable endeavours.
“We’re delighted to be recognised by FIA WEC, the ACO and DHL for the third time for our ESG efforts,” commented Team WRT Chief Operating Officer, François Champod. “While we know there is still more to achieve, we are incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made in recent years – from energy and infrastructure optimisation to social commitment and greater maturity in managing our carbon footprint.
“We want to continue demonstrating that ESG has a meaningful place in motorsport and that, together, we can drive a more sustainable future. Thanks again to the ACO and DHL for the opportunity to challenge ourselves off-track.”
In determining the recipients of the award, judges assessed candidates’ carbon impact strategy, the steps they are taking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and their innovation with regard to projects that bring positive social and environmental benefits.
“Sustainability is a shared responsibility, and motorsport can play an important role in driving positive change,” asserted Carlos Fernandes, Head of Motorsport for global logistics leader, DHL. “Together with the ACO and FIA WEC, we want to encourage and recognise teams that turn this ambition into tangible action. The DHL Sustainable Endurance Award is a great way to highlight these efforts and give innovative sustainability initiatives the recognition they deserve.”
“First and foremost, I would like to congratulate all of our competitors for their focus on sustainability,” added FIA WEC Marketing and Communication Director, Marius Louvet. “Since the introduction of the DHL Sustainable Endurance Award three years ago, we have been impressed by the ever-increasing efforts made throughout the paddock to adapt processes and procedures to reduce environmental impact and promote good practice.
“As a championship, we have worked hard in this area, and we have been pleased to see teams engage so enthusiastically with activities such as our partnership with the Italian Red Cross at Imola, the food bank initiative in Austin and ‘Race Against Dementia’ at Fuji. Taking everything into account, Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA and Team WRT stood out in particular this season for their commitment to CSR, making both hugely deserving winners of the 2026 DHL Sustainable Endurance Award.”
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