Sustainability report finds Formula 1 sport on target to become net zero by 2030

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🗞️ Driving the news: Formula 1 has confirmed it remains on track to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, reporting a 26% reduction in its annual carbon footprint since 2018
• According to its latest sustainability report, F1’s emissions fell from 228,793 tonnes of CO₂e in 2018 to 168,720 in 2024, driven by innovations in logistics, renewable energy use, and greener vehicle technology
• President Stefano Domenicali described the 2030 target as a “concrete goal” already showing “significant progress”

🔭 The context: F1 launched its sustainability strategy in 2019, aligning with broader trends across elite sports to address their environmental impact while maintaining global reach
• Historically criticised for its intensive travel and high-emission technologies, F1 has introduced regional race clustering to cut travel, greener team facilities, and freight decarbonisation initiatives
• The 2026 engine regulations are set to introduce hybrid power units and 100% sustainable fuels

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Sport’s high visibility and cultural influence make its decarbonisation efforts a powerful signal for climate action
• F1’s reduction of its footprint while growing its global audience demonstrates that large-scale, energy-intensive operations can still innovate toward sustainability
• However, its reliance on offsets for residual emissions raises ongoing questions about the credibility and permanence of such measures.

⏭️ What's next: In the coming years, F1 will continue to optimise its calendar, expand low-carbon logistics solutions, and implement the 2026 powertrain regulations featuring a near 50:50 electric-internal combustion split with sustainable fuels
• Any remaining emissions by 2030 will be offset through verified programmes
Stakeholders will monitor whether F1’s offsetting plans align with best-practice standards and whether further in-sector reductions are possible

💬 One quote: “While continuing to grow globally, we have shown that sustainable development is possible and that the strategies we have adopted are yielding tangible results,” said Stefano Domenicali, F1 President

📈 One stat: Factory emissions from F1 teams have fallen by 59% since 2018, thanks to renewable energy adoption and efficiency measures

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