Formula One had originally announced in 2019 that it aims to emit ‘Zero Carbon’ by 2030 as part of its wider Sustainability Strategy – update on ‘Net Zero.’
Formula One has provided an update on its mission of reducing net carbon emission to ‘Zero’ by 2030. Formula 1 has launched new commitments as it aims to become a net-zero carbon sport by 2030. With eight years of the programme remaining, F1 revealed that it is racing towards the target and aims to show the next generation of fans how innovation and teamwork can tackle the challenges of our time. The programme was originally launched by F1 in 2019.
In the first three years of operating under the plan, F1 has taken measures such as introducing remote broadcast locations to reduce freight, as well as redesigning freight containers that allow more efficient aircraft to be used. 100 per cent renewable energy is in use at the F1 offices, and the sport undertook its first carbon-neutral broadcast at the 2021 British GP – a goal it hopes to re-create every year at future races.
What are the new steps that F1 is undertaking to achieve their objective?
F1 is developing a sustainable fuel, which is set to be introduced to cars in 2026 when a new set of Power Unit regulations come into play. Although F1 fuel accounts for just 1 per cent of the sport’s emissions, it believes that a sustainable fuel can have a major impact on worldwide, everyday transport. The sport will aim to share the carbon reduction activities from across the community to ensure that all parties involved recognise the push to achieve its Net Zero goals.
Besides, F1 has already begun using 100% renewable energy to power its offices and achieved the FIA’s three-star Sustainability Management accreditation. It has also changed the design of its freight containers, allowing it to use more efficient aircraft, and is looking into further carbon reductions it can achieve through its use of air, sea and land freight.
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