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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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