6 October: Sunderland have signed two new partnerships, one to bring an electric vehicle charging center to the Stadium of Light and another with the University of Sunderland.
RAW Charging is investing around £750,000 to build, run and maintain the centre. It will have 20 ships, 16 at 150kW and four at 300kW, powered by 100% renewable energy and open to fans and the public.
“By installing a state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging center at the Stadium of Light, we’re not only improving the experience for fans and visitors, we’re also supporting the wider transition to cleaner, greener transport in the North East,” said Paul Kingsmore, Chief Operating Officer.
The project is part of the club’s Ready Eco programme, which aims to run on its own renewable energy by 2028 and net zero by 2040.
The University of Sunderland becomes the club’s official higher education partner in a multi-year deal. The two worked together on Made in Sunderland Week last term, and students will now be involved through themed weeks and other projects.
“The University of Sunderland is an important part of the fabric of our city and we are delighted to formalize our relationship through this multi-year partnership,” said Chief Commercial Officer Scott McCubbin. “We look forward to building on this work, creating meaningful opportunities for students and celebrating the people, businesses and organizations that make Sunderland such a special place.”