Lynk & Co's 01 wins the 2021 Marie Claire Sustainability Award
July 20, 2021 by LYNK & CoThe awards roll in for Lynk & Co's revolutionary commitment to sustainable mobility We're making space in our cabinet for our first trophy made from recycled materials! After kicking off the year with a 2021 MUSE Design Awards, the Lynk & Co 01 has once again been named #1 in the automotive segment for the inaugural 2021 Marie Claire Sustainability Award in the UK. Winners were announced at the first carbon-neutral virtual award ceremony on Monday 19 July. The 01 took the win with accolades from a jury of professionals within the sustainability and purpose-driven business sector. A panel of 40 notable experts, thought leaders, activists, and members of the Marie Claire UK editorial team assessed submissions and ultimately selected the 01 as the Best Green Emission Initiative. 'At Lynk & Co, sustainability is not just a high-level corporate value, it's a real commitment that includes everything from the design of the car and business model to the building materials of our Clubs. We're proud to be recognized with this award, and we look forward to continuing our journey towards more sustainable mobility.'- Alain Visser, CEO of Lynk & Co While the automotive industry has made technical leaps for cleaner, greener engines, Lynk & Co goes a step further with uncompromising design and sustainability elements throughout the entire car. For example, the 01 is the first car in the world featuring seats made of ECONYL®, a material made of recycled fishing nets and other waste material. Yep, no leather seat options here. Beyond the car, Lynk & Co's innovative, membership-based approach enables more efficient car use. Most cars are only in use 4% of the time, spending the rest of their time sitting parked like metal statues. The 01 includes a built-in sharing platform that allows members to send a digital key to friends, family, and other members when they aren't using it. This reduces individual car ownership, uses resources better, and frees up valuable urban space for green initiatives.
