Formula 1 is making strong progress towards its 2030 net-zero target, announcing a 26% reduction in carbon emissions since 2018.
The sport’s annual sustainability report shows a drop from 228,793 to 168,720 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.
F1 President Stefano Domenicali called the 2030 goal “concrete” and praised the “significant reduction of our sport’s carbon footprint.”
Key to this progress are initiatives launched in F1’s 2019 sustainability strategy, including:
- Optimized Race Calendar: Grouping races by region (e.g., Japan in April, Azerbaijan with Singapore) and future adjustments like Canada’s May switch, reduce travel emissions.
- Green Energy in Factories: Team factories now heavily use wind and solar power, cutting their emissions by 59%.
- Biofuel Logistics: Using biofuel trucks for European freight has slashed related carbon emissions by an average of 83%.
- Sustainable Cars (from 2026): New regulations will introduce cars with a near 50-50 electric/internal combustion power split, running on fully sustainable fuels.
Domenicali highlighted F1’s innovation, stating, “we have shown that sustainable development is possible.” Any unavoidable emissions by 2030 will be offset via credible programs.
