F1 gives update on progress with sustainability and diversity and inclusion initiatives

A change to remote broadcast operations has led to a decreased number of personnel and the amount of freight going to each location.

Freight containers have been updated to allow the use of 777F cargo planes, which emit at least 19 percent less carbon than previously-chartered 747F models.

Formula 1 offices have shifted to 100% renewable energy, with the FIA giving the three-star sustainability management accreditation – the best grade possible.

The Silverstone event has received the Albert Certification for the second consecutive season, an award given by BAFTA for productions that ‘meet sustainable credentials’.

Of course there is still that can be further done: Formula 1 is evaluating the possibility of making changes to the calendar for the future that would mean grouping F1 events geographically as best as possible, notwithstanding key aspect like climate in locations at certain times of the championship.

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Formula 1 has also discussed with promoters regarding the possibility of promoting positive change, most importantly a push for limiting single-use plastics at over 80 percent of race weekends during the 2022 Formula 1 campaign.

Formula 1 also continues its goal to reach 100 percent sustainable fuel, with the current deadline being 2026, when the new rules and regulation for the power unit will be introduced.

Diversity and inclusion

Formula 1’s focus on inclusion took another important step forward last month, when the sport officially confirmed the creation of a brand new F1 Academy, an all-female category which has the goal of helping develop and prepare young drivers to advance through the ‘career ladder’ that consists of Formula 2 and Formula 3.

Teams from the two leading junior categories will be in charge of the five teams, as the maiden championship will include seven weekends of three races each.

At the same time, ten students from six universities in Britain and Italy have been granted an engineering scholarship, with the full cost of tuition being covered.

Two long-term apprenticeships have been awarded, with a focus on mechanical engineering, and six internships have been started with a mix of short and long-term placements.

As well as further initiatives at race events around the world to reflect inclusivity, F1 has made it mandatory that all staff takes part in diversity and inclusion training to ensure ‘unconscious bias’ plays no part in day-to-day operations.

One other key aspect is the fact that the mean gender pay gap has been reduced from +51.9 percent across a two-year period starring from 2017 down to +19.1 percent in last year.

Formula 1 head of sustainability Ellen Jones explained:

“We’re now three years into our journey to net zero by 2030 and it’s fantastic to see the progress that’s been made already. The work that’s going on behind the scenes to bring this strategy to life is tireless and we are confident that we are building strong foundations for the future of our business and sport. Thank you to everyone across Formula 1, from our fans, teams, race promoters, and many more, for your efforts this year as we build a more sustainable and inclusive business.” – he concluded.