Tag: Formula 1

Formula 1 expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel investment through new Qatar Airways programme

Stuart Mitchell

Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. This builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner, DHL and creates a broader framework for Formula 1 teams and the FIA to participate. In total, the combined investment in the two programmes in 2024 will reduce related emissions by more than 8,000 tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent). This is an approximate 19% reduction in related emissions, compared to traditional aviation fuel, for…

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Formula 1® and DHL build on 20-year partnership in expanded multi-year renewal

Stuart Mitchell

Formula 1® and DHL have recently agreed a multi-year extension that will see DHL, the world-leading logistics company, maintain their position as the longest-standing Global Partner of F1. The extended commitment is a testament to the unprecedented growth that F1 has experienced over recent years, as DHL continue to support the delivery of Grands Prix™ and F1 Events around the world as Official Logistics Partner.  Huge strides have been made by Formula 1 to reach its Net Zero 2030 target, thanks to DHL working alongside logistics experts within F1 to…

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DHL Takes Green Logistics To The Next Level With Formula 1® Launching A First Truck Fleet Powered By Biofuel To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Stuart Mitchell

DHL and Formula 1® are taking sustainable logistics to new heights within their partnership for the last years with a new initiative this season. DHL is introducing its first truck fleet running on biofuel, deploying 18 new trucks this season to support Formula 1® in its goal of becoming Net Zero by 2030. The new trucks, capable of running on HVO100 drop-in fuel (hydrotreated vegetable oil1), will be delivering at all European Formula 1 races in 2023. By doing so, each truck can reduce carbon emissions of minimum 60%2  when…

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Formula 1® announces plan to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

Formula 1® has announced an ambitious sustainability plan to have a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. This initiative will cover the Formula 1 cars and on-track activity and the rest of the operations as a sport.  The plan comes after twelve months of intense work with the FIA, sustainability experts, Formula 1 teams, promoters, and partners, resulting in an ambitious, yet achievable delivery plan.  Carbon reduction projects will begin immediately to start the journey of becoming a more sustainable sport. Formula 1 has been at the forefront of technological innovation…

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