Formula 1 Aims for Net Zero by 2030 After Sustainability Progress
Formula 1 is on track to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, having successfully reduced its overall carbon footprint by 26% over the past seven years. The championship’s carbon emissions have decreased from 228,793 tCO2e in 2018 to 168,720 tCO2e in 2024, marking a significant achievement in its environmental commitment.
F1‘s Path to Net Zero by 2030
F1’s efforts align with its bold Net Zero by 2030 initiative, which aims to cut absolute carbon emissions by 50% compared to the 2018 baseline. This milestone comes just over a year after F1 revealed a 13% reduction in emissions between 2018 and 2022.
With a regulatory overhaul set for 2026, including changes to car chassis and engine designs, alongside the introduction of sustainable fuels, F1 looks ahead to a pivotal year.
Leadership Commitment to Sustainability
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed confidence in the sustainable journey, stating, “We are strongly committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030. This goal is not only concrete but evident in our sport’s diminished carbon footprint.”
Domenicali insists that the sport can grow while prioritising sustainable development, a dual objective crucial for its future.
Innovations Driving Change
The 26% reduction in F1’s carbon emissions is particularly notable given the sport’s surge in popularity, with race attendance increasing by 2.5 million between 2018 and 2024 and a record 24 Grands Prix held each year. Without operational changes, F1’s carbon footprint could have increased by 10%.
To counter this potential rise, F1 factories have transitioned to renewable energy sources, leading to a remarkable 59% reduction in manufacturing emissions. Travel emissions have simultaneously dropped by 25%, thanks to remote working.
Additionally, operational emissions have decreased by 12% due to increased use of renewable energy.
Sustainable Practices in Logistics
F1 has also adapted its logistics strategies, utilising advanced Boeing 777F freighter jets which have contributed to a 9% reduction in emissions. The adoption of biofuel trucks for freight in Europe is another innovative step forward.
Ellen Jones, F1’s Head of Energy, Sustainability and Governance, emphasised the collective effort required for these successes: “Today’s results are the product of years of hard work across the sport.” She highlighted that every sector of the organisation is engaged in sustainability efforts, demonstrating that performance and ecological responsibility can coexist.
A Sustainable Future
With a clear plan in place, Jones believes that F1 is uniquely positioned to demonstrate the synergy between performance and sustainability, as it gears up for the impactful changes set to take place in 2026 and beyond.
As Formula 1 accelerates toward its net-zero goal, the sport’s commitment to innovation and sustainability promises a brighter future for both the championship and the planet.
