This study examined the seasonal sustainability reporting of Formula E for its content, variation, and linearity. Formula E was chosen since it was built as a sustainable sport enterprise rather than one which integrated sustainability into existing operations and for the accessibility of its annual sustainability reports. Using an exploratory approach for content and variation, and the Green Waves of sport sustainability for linearity, eight seasons of sustainability reports from Formula E were collected and examined via content analysis. Findings revealed the major content areas for Formula E concerned event management, car design, and community engagement with these initiatives classified as internal or external efforts. Reports were inconsistent in their structure, language, scope, and focus. The Green Waves suggest that while some efforts progress, others may regress according to strategy or the initiative’s life cycle. Formula E is progressing overall in their sustainability efforts, but exemplifies the lack of an end point to sustainability efforts. It is suggested that better coordination could yield higher strategic success and recognition.

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有目的的比赛：电动方程式赛车的可持续性

本研究检查了电动方程式赛车季节性可持续性报告的内容、变化和线性。之所以选择电动方程式赛车，是因为它是一家可持续发展的体育企业，而不是一个将可持续发展融入现有运营以及年度可持续发展报告的可获取性的企业。采用内容和变化的探索性方法，以及体育可持续发展绿波的线性，收集了电动方程式赛车八个赛季的可持续发展报告，并通过内容分析进行了检查。调查结果揭示了电动方程式赛车的主要内容领域涉及赛事管理、汽车设计和社区参与，这些举措分为内部或外部工作。报告在结构、语言、范围和重点方面不一致。绿色浪潮表明，虽然一些努力取得了进展，但其他努力可能会根据战略或倡议的生命周期而倒退。电动方程式在可持续发展方面的努力总体上取得了进展，但也说明了可持续发展努力缺乏终点。有人认为，更好的协调可以带来更高的战略成功和认可。