- Formula E achieved a 41% reduction in emissions per race and freight, compared to its Season 5 baseline, by optimising race scheduling, routes, and using biofuels.
- The FIA Girls on Track program increased participation by 140%, reaching 1,080 young women, demonstrating Formula E’s commitment to gender diversity in motorsport.
- Formula E topped three major sustainability ranking tables and became the first sports organisation to align with PAS 2060, setting a high standard for environmentally conscious sports events.
Formula E: A Decade of Net Zero and Sustainable Achievements
Today, Formula E marks a decade of net-zero carbon and reinforces its status as the world’s most sustainable sport by releasing its Season 9 Sustainability Report.
In Season 9, the all-electric Formula E championship hit a major milestone by slashing emissions per race by 41% compared to its Season 5 baseline, while also boosting participation in the FIA Girls on Track gender diversity program by 140%.
Formula E’s Season 9 also made strides in reducing freight emissions, achieving a 41% cut through improved race scheduling, optimised freight routes, and biofuel usage, thanks to collaboration with its Official Founding and Logistics Partner DHL.
At the same time, the FIA Girls on Track program reached 1,080 young women at schools and universities, with additional career talks offsite.
These achievements received high praise, topping three major sustainability ranking tables: the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports (GSBS), the Sustainable Motorsport Index (SMI), and the Sustainable Championships Index (SChI™).
Environmental progress
- 41% reduction: Formula E cut carbon emissions per race by 41% compared to Season 5, adhering to the UN’s Science Based Targets initiative.
- Freight emissions down: Achieved a 41% decrease in freight emissions compared to Season 5, with a 23% reduction year-on-year due to optimised calendars and biofuels.
- Top sustainability ranking: Formula E topped the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports (GSBS) annual report for the second year running, leading nearly 500 global sports organisations.
- First to align with PAS 2060: Formula E became the first global sports organisation to align with PAS 2060, an international specification for demonstrating carbon neutrality.
Social progress
- 140% increase in FIA Girls on Track: The program saw a 140% rise in participants at immersive one-day educational workshops on track.
- UNICEF partnership impact: Formula E’s support for UNICEF’s Safe & Healthy Environment Fund has positively impacted over 2.5 million children and young people globally.
- Community engagement: Formula E connected with 13,400 children and adults across 86 universities, schools, charities, and community groups.
- Investment in local projects: Over €110,000 was invested in community projects in host cities.
Julia Pallé, Vice President, Sustainability, Formula E, said:
“While still only 10 years old, Formula E continues to lead the way in sustainability in sport and showcase that sustainability, performance and entertainment can all powerfully co-exist. As we continue to grow, we also continue to implement the most advanced and comprehensive measures that benefit both people and the planet, leaving a positive legacy in the markets where we race.
Sports organisations not only have a huge responsibility to reduce their own emissions, but leverage their huge fanbases, athletes and influence in making positive sustainable change that enhances not just the communities it impacts but the world we live in today.”
Formula E’s decade-long commitment to sustainability is not just a benchmark for motorsport but a blueprint for all sports. As it slashes emissions, champions diversity, and invests in communities, Formula E proves that high performance and high sustainability can coexist. By integrating innovative practices and creating lasting positive impacts, it’s setting a powerful example for a greener future in sports.
