Formula 1 Achieves 26% Reduction in Carbon Emissions, Targets Net Zero by 2030
October 2024 – Formula 1 (F1) reports a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts, achieving a 26% reduction in carbon emissions over the past seven years. The latest data shows the championship’s carbon footprint at 168,720 tCO2e, a notable decrease from 228,793 tCO2e recorded in 2018.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated, “We are strongly committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030. It is a concrete goal, already visible in the significant reduction of our sport’s carbon footprint.” This commitment ties into F1’s broader objective to halve absolute carbon emissions relative to its 2018 baseline.
The reduction is particularly impressive given the sport’s surge in popularity, with race attendance increasing by 2.5 million from 2018 to 2024 and a record 24 races held this year. Without operational changes, F1’s carbon emissions would have risen by approximately 10%.
Key initiatives contributing to the carbon footprint reduction include:
- Renewable Energy Utilization: F1 factories have transitioned to renewable energy sources, leading to a 59% decrease in factory emissions.
- Travel Emissions Decrease: A 25% reduction in travel emissions has been achieved by promoting remote work and logistics efficiencies.
- Event Operations: Emissions from event operations fell by 12%, supported by advanced sustainable practices.
- Logistics Improvements: The introduction of more efficient Boeing 777F freighter jets and the use of biofuel trucks in Europe have cut logistics emissions by 9%.
Ellen Jones, F1’s Head of Energy, Sustainability and Governance, emphasized that the results are a product of comprehensive sport-wide efforts. “All areas have been tasked with operating more sustainably,” she remarked.
Looking forward, F1 will launch advanced sustainable fuels across all cars starting in 2026, coinciding with significant regulatory changes that will reshape car chassis and engine designs. Domenicali noted the importance of these initiatives, stating, “Formula 1 is uniquely placed to show that performance and sustainability can support one another."
As F1 forges ahead, the sport aims to demonstrate that growth does not come at the expense of sustainability, marking an essential chapter in the ongoing evolution of motorsports.
