• F1 slashed its carbon footprint by 26% from 2018 levels by end-2024
• Reduction achieved despite expanded race calendar and global fan growth
• Sustainable fuel, logistics upgrades, and factory renewables drive progress
Formula 1 Makes Major Strides Toward Net Zero by 2030
Formula 1 has reduced its carbon footprint by 26% since 2018, putting the sport more than halfway toward its 50% emissions reduction target as part of its Net Zero by 2030 commitment. Despite adding more races and expanding global viewership, emissions have steadily declined.
The new data, published in F1’s latest sustainability update, shows that if no changes had been made, emissions would have risen 10% over the same period due to growth in races, attendance, and operations.
“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,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1.
What’s Driving the Carbon Cuts
F1’s 2024 carbon footprint stands at 168,720 tCO₂e, down from 228,793 tCO₂e in 2018. That figure incorporates a revised baseline aligned with improved supplier data and best-practice methodologies.
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Key reductions include:
- Factory and facility emissions cut by 59% through widespread adoption of renewable energy
- Travel emissions down 25%, thanks to investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and remote broadcast operations
- Logistics emissions reduced by 9%, due to freight container upgrades and expanded use of SAF and biofuel trucks
- Event operations emissions decreased 12% per race, even as the calendar grew from 21 to 24 races
“Today’s results are the product of years of hard work across the sport,” said Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1. “All areas have been tasked with operating more sustainably.”
What’s Next for F1’s Sustainability Push
Formula 1 will introduce 100% advanced sustainable fuels in 2026, supporting its next-gen hybrid engines. In 2025, the sport will expand use of biofueled freight, green event power, and regional logistics hubs to avoid unnecessary long-distance freight movement.
F1’s SAF investments with DHL and Qatar Airways already delivered an 8,000 tCO₂e reduction in 2024 alone.
Other milestones include:
- Remote broadcasting scaled via F1’s UK-based Media & Technology Centre
- Europe-wide event energy powered by low-carbon systems in partnership with Aggreko
- Improved race scheduling to reduce transcontinental travel (e.g., Canada and Monaco changes from 2026)
- Sustainable tyre innovations by Pirelli, including FSC-certified rubber and full circular use after race weekends
“Formula 1 is uniquely placed to show that performance and sustainability can support one another,” said Ellen Jones. “We have a clear plan to meet our commitments and to demonstrate that growth can be positive for both sustainability and sporting outcomes.”
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