Loved it and so close to a recent personal experience. Might have crossed in spirit as last week I was in Silverstone for the Grand Prix. I’m an environmentalist but “supporting The sport” run by fossil fuels 😢. Yes it was work, and yes with a lot of Carbon footprint just my flight alone from Oz to UK. I guess will have to think about it next time, or maybe highlight the good things that the sports are doing but also the not so good ones too.
oh that's interesting! Thanks for sharing. What were the highlights / the good things the the Grand Prix is doing? (knowing close to nothing about Grand Prix, I'm very curious)
Motorsport isn’t exactly the poster child for sustainability… but change is happening. Silverstone is now part of the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework, aligning with the Paris Agreement (this is big and I’m going to try and connect cause I love sustainability in sports, and think there’s so much depth and potentiality) and committing to:
• 100% renewable energy by 2026 (most venues are already doing so, Silverstone and Barcelona among others)
• Switching to biofuels like HVO
• Carbon-labeled, plant-forward menus
• “Zero Zones” with compostables and education
• Food waste reduction and community donation
Sometimes I feel it’s a full sack of Greenwashing…but well I’ll keep an eye on the and report back to you! 😝
“Formula 1 is actively working towards becoming a more sustainable sport, aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2030. This involves a multi-faceted approach, including reducing carbon emissions, promoting positive social impact, and fostering a more diverse and inclusive environment. Key initiatives include developing sustainable fuels, optimizing race operations, and enhancing the legacy of events for host cities”
Then every venue is doing its part too, Silverstone and many others are already, like Wimbledon being powered by 100% by renewables. Plastic free, but still looks like a bit of greenwashing tbh. Then there’s the logistics of all the escuderías and the crazy calendar that you would expect to say race all in Europe, then move to Asia, then America and so, but no, quite opposite. Start in Melbourne, Japan, other Asian, then America, some in Europe, then Asia again, back to US, Brazil, and finish in Abu Dhabi. It doesn’t really make sense. It seems there’s “will” and a bit of traction…we’ll keep an eye on them as next year with the fuel change it should be a massive one.
Loved it and so close to a recent personal experience. Might have crossed in spirit as last week I was in Silverstone for the Grand Prix. I’m an environmentalist but “supporting The sport” run by fossil fuels 😢. Yes it was work, and yes with a lot of Carbon footprint just my flight alone from Oz to UK. I guess will have to think about it next time, or maybe highlight the good things that the sports are doing but also the not so good ones too.
oh that's interesting! Thanks for sharing. What were the highlights / the good things the the Grand Prix is doing? (knowing close to nothing about Grand Prix, I'm very curious)
My bad thought I did answered;
Motorsport isn’t exactly the poster child for sustainability… but change is happening. Silverstone is now part of the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework, aligning with the Paris Agreement (this is big and I’m going to try and connect cause I love sustainability in sports, and think there’s so much depth and potentiality) and committing to:
• 100% renewable energy by 2026 (most venues are already doing so, Silverstone and Barcelona among others)
• Switching to biofuels like HVO
• Carbon-labeled, plant-forward menus
• “Zero Zones” with compostables and education
• Food waste reduction and community donation
Sometimes I feel it’s a full sack of Greenwashing…but well I’ll keep an eye on the and report back to you! 😝
Basically a net zero for 2030.
“Formula 1 is actively working towards becoming a more sustainable sport, aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2030. This involves a multi-faceted approach, including reducing carbon emissions, promoting positive social impact, and fostering a more diverse and inclusive environment. Key initiatives include developing sustainable fuels, optimizing race operations, and enhancing the legacy of events for host cities”
Then every venue is doing its part too, Silverstone and many others are already, like Wimbledon being powered by 100% by renewables. Plastic free, but still looks like a bit of greenwashing tbh. Then there’s the logistics of all the escuderías and the crazy calendar that you would expect to say race all in Europe, then move to Asia, then America and so, but no, quite opposite. Start in Melbourne, Japan, other Asian, then America, some in Europe, then Asia again, back to US, Brazil, and finish in Abu Dhabi. It doesn’t really make sense. It seems there’s “will” and a bit of traction…we’ll keep an eye on them as next year with the fuel change it should be a massive one.