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About Us

Inspired by the power of sport to drive real change, Racing to Zero was founded to create tangible solutions to one of sport’s biggest problems.

Our Story

Racing to Zero was founded by Canadian Olympians and Paralympians who experienced firsthand how climate change impacts sport at every level. Bringing together a deep understanding of both the Canadian and global sport systems with technical expertise in sustainability and carbon accounting, we now provide a full suite of solutions for organizations across the sport sector.
Grounded in the discipline, resilience, and teamwork of high-performance athletes, our approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on creating lasting change.

OUR MISSION
& VISION

Mission
To empower the sport community to be environmental champions and integrate sustainability into their DNA.
Vision
A future where environmental sustainability is at the heart of sport, uniting the world in climate action.

Meet Our Team

The people leading Racing to Zero with vision, expertise, and a passion for sustainability in sport.

Oliver Scholfield

Executive Director & Co-founder
Oliver is the Executive Director and co-founder of Racing to Zero. Based in Vancouver, he holds a BSc in Natural Resource Conservation and a Master of Management. A former member of Canada’s National Field Hockey Team, Oliver represented Canada at the Tokyo Olympics while earning over 100 caps and is a 2x Pan Am Games medalist.

Oliver also has a background in social finance and consulting and currently serves as the Vice-Char of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission. His combination of sport experience, technical knowledge, and commitment to performance drives Racing to Zero’s work helping sport organizations take clear, practical steps toward sustainability.

Oluseyi Smith

Co-founder & Chair
Oluseyi is the Co-founder and Chair of Racing to Zero. Based in Ottawa, he holds a BEng in Electrical Engineering and an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology. A licensed professional engineer, he brings technical expertise in clean energy and sustainability to the organization.
A two-time Canadian Olympian in athletics and bobsleigh, Oluseyi represented Canada at both the Summer and Winter Games. He also serves as a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee and International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commissions. His combination of engineering expertise, international sport experience, and leadership in athlete representation helps guide Racing to Zero’s work in delivering practical and lasting sustainability solutions for sport organizations.

Evelyn Carter

Sustainability Consultant

Evelyn is a lead Sustainability Consultant at Racing to Zero. Based in Canmore, she holds a BSc in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics. Having worked at the intersection of sustainability and Olympic & Paralympic sport for 6 years, Evelyn has a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges of our industry.

Evelyn has also spent time working in motorsport, developing partnerships which bridge the gap between sustainability and revenue-generation. Evelyn is a certified Carbon Literacy Trainer, and holds a formal qualification in project management. Her international knowledge of the sector, combined with her organization skills pushes Racing to Zero’s work, ensuring a best-in-class service is provided to our clients.

Board of Directors

Oluseyi Smith

  • OLY

Martha McCabe

  • OLY

Erin Latimer

  • PLY

Donna Vakalis

  • OLY

Kristina Groves

  • OLY

Our Supporters

We’re proud to partner with leading national and international sports organizations that trust us to support their sustainability journey.

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Get in Touch

Have questions or want to learn more? Our team is here to help.
Reach out today, and we’ll connect you with the right support to guide your journey.

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