Formula One is still aiming to be carbon-neutral by 2030, and this mission will become increasingly visible from the British GP onward.
Formula 1 continues to aim to be carbon neutral by 2030 and that mission will become increasingly visible starting at the British GP.
In 2019, F1 announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2030 as part of its broader sustainability strategy. After three years, the category has provided an update on its progress, as well as further promoting the mission publicly.
Another aspect of F1's sustainability strategy was to develop a 100% sustainable fuel that will be used in the cars from 2026.
Now, the category has revealed the steps that have already been taken in order to reduce its carbon footprint since those plans were announced, with a press release confirming this:
- 'Over the past three years, F1 has introduced remote transmission operations that have allowed the category to reduce its load.
- Redesigned cargo containers that allow the use of more efficient aircraft.
- Transitioned to 100% renewable energy in F1's offices.
- Introduced the first carbon neutral transmission production at Silverstone 2021 and aims to gain this certification again in 2022, applying lessons learned to improve.
- Achieved the highest sustainability management certification provided by the FIA.
- Disseminated guidance to all race promoters to help them on best practices for running a sustainable event targeting key areas such as energy, plastics and waste, welfare and nature, and local fan commuting.
In addition to the progress already made, F1 has also announced other measures for the future including:
- Taking a move to regionalize the calendar, which will help improve freight and travel logistics - this will be an ongoing process over the coming years to ensure that F1 travels efficiently as a world championship.
- Explore carbon reduction measures for fans traveling to F1 events.
- Work with Formula 2 and Formula 3 on sustainable fuel experiments with their ability to test solutions quickly.
- Share carbon reduction activities from across the sporting community aimed at ensuring everyone understands how the sport at large is coming together to achieve zero emissions targets.
- Continue the transition to more efficient air, sea, and land logistics and travel systems.
- Continue to review processes as carbon reduction standards rapidly evolve to ensure F1 is at the forefront of this key area.
F1's mission will be even more visible from the British GP onwards, with a new visual identity in the paddock and pitlane areas at all races to help raise the profile of the category's commitments.