• Formula 1 has cut its carbon footprint by 35% since its 2018 baseline, removing almost 80,000 tCO2e from operations.
• Travel emissions fell by more than 21,000 tCO2e, while factories, facilities and offices recorded a 64% emissions reduction against 2018.
• F1 is shifting more freight from air to sea and regional hubs, while increasing investment in sustainable aviation fuel and maritime fuel.

Formula 1 Reports Major Emissions Cut

Formula 1 has reduced its carbon footprint by 35% since 2018, keeping the global motorsport series on track for its 2030 net zero target.

The latest Impact Report shows that F1 has removed almost 80,000 tCO2e from its operations over the past eight years. That is equal to one person flying more than 500 million kilometres.

The reduction covers freight, logistics, broadcast operations, race operations, travel, offices and team facilities. It comes as the sport has expanded its calendar from 21 races in 2018 to 24 races last season.

For executives, investors and sustainability leaders, the report offers a clear case study. F1 is trying to reduce emissions while protecting global reach, audience growth and commercial value. That balance is central to many corporate transition plans.

Freight and Fuel Take Priority

Freight remains one of the largest operational challenges for F1. The sport moves cars, parts, broadcast equipment and race infrastructure across continents every season.

F1 said it will shift more freight away from air transport and toward sea routes and regional hubs. More than half of current broadcast and related freight will be removed from air transport by 2030.

The strategy is designed to reduce long-term emissions without reducing the scale of the sport. It also reflects a wider shift in global logistics, where companies face growing pressure to cut Scope 3 emissions from transport and supply chains.

Formula 1, its teams and the FIA have doubled investment in sustainable aviation fuel year on year since the first investment in 2024. The report says this has delivered an approximate 40% reduction in related air charter emissions, equal to more than 20,000 tCO2e.

The sport also made its first investment in sustainable maritime fuel in 2025. That move creates a lower-carbon pathway for cargo shipped between race locations.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “At Formula 1, we act and show our achievements through facts, not just words, and I am incredibly proud that we remain on track to achieve Net Zero by 2030, made possible by the collective effort across the sport to reduce our environmental impact. From calendar rationalisation to greater investment in sustainable fuels and alternative energy solutions, we have reduced our footprint while the sport continues to grow and reach new audiences around the world. I would like to thank the FIA, all the F1 teams, our broadcasters, partners, promoters, and of course our team, for their shared commitment and for continuing to drive this forward together.”

Travel and Facilities Deliver Large Savings

Travel emissions have fallen by more than 21,000 tCO2e. That represents a 27% reduction compared with 2018.

F1 said further cuts will come as teams increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel. SAF can reduce emissions by an estimated 80% per flight compared with conventional aviation fuel.

Facilities have delivered the largest single reduction. Factories, offices and team sites cut emissions by more than 37,000 tCO2e. That equals a 64% reduction against 2018 and a 14% reduction compared with 2024.

The report attributes the decline to renewable energy adoption across F1 and the grid’s 11 teams. This matters beyond motorsport. High-performance engineering sites often use large amounts of energy, which makes renewable procurement a key lever for emissions reduction.

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Race Operations Shift to Lower-Carbon Energy

Race weekends also remain a major focus. Grand Prix events rely on paddocks, pit lanes, technical centres, hospitality spaces and broadcast infrastructure.

In 2025, F1 implemented alternative energy solutions across all European rounds. These included HVO, solar power and battery systems.

The changes helped deliver a 17% reduction in event operation emissions on a per-race basis. That equals more than 1,000 tCO2e.

Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1, added: “Sustainability underpins every decision we make, not only on the racetrack, but in how we produce and deliver our iconic events around the world. By doubling the sport’s investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), making our first investment in sustainable maritime fuel, and continuing to work closely with promoters, teams and partners, we are driving further emissions reductions while accelerating the adoption of the latest technologies. These actions demonstrate our continued determination to lead through sustainable innovation. As we move towards our net zero by 2030 goal, the Future Race Operations Programme will deliver further significant reductions in the years ahead, alongside the full impact of calendar rationalisation, which will come into effect from the 2026 season. Together, these initiatives show that sustainable operations are not only possible at a global scale, but can be delivered without compromising the performance, ambition or spectacle that define Formula 1.”

Why It Matters for Business Leaders

Formula 1’s report places operational emissions at the centre of its growth strategy. The sport is not only buying cleaner fuels. It is changing logistics, energy use, event delivery and calendar planning.

That has governance implications. It shows how a global entertainment platform can use cross-party coordination across teams, promoters, broadcasters and suppliers to pursue a climate target.

It also has finance implications. Investment in SAF, maritime fuel, renewable energy and battery systems will shape supplier demand across multiple markets.

The test now is execution. F1 must keep cutting emissions while its global footprint expands. If it succeeds, it could offer a practical model for other international sports, live events and logistics-heavy businesses working toward net zero.