The Sustainable Championship Index , which has been produced by the same company Enovation Consulting that recently created the Sustainable Circuits Index, has evaluated 106 motorsport championships around the world.
Through the analysis of the different categories of cars and motorcycles, the report has evaluated the environmental, social and governance impact of each championship, in addition to its commitment to the different stakeholders.
Using publicly disclosed data in research from July to November 2021, they analyzed 25 different sustainability performance criteria in six broad areas including certifications, accreditations and awards, environmental criteria, social criteria, commitment and partnerships, and sustainability philosophy.
The report made a ranking of the most sustainable categories, and the best valued, with a 4 out of 5, was Formula E, the FIA single-seater electric championship, the only one to reach the highest group on the list.
It achieved the best mark, a score of 79 out of 100, although given that the championship was created on a basis of sustainability its first position is not surprising.
In addition to having a 3-star accreditation under the FIA Environmental Certification Framework , Formula E stands out for the recycling of broken carbon fiber batteries and parts, as well as efforts to eradicate single-use plastics in the paddock. .
Formula 1 fell behind Formula E, earning a score of 60 out of 100 after a few years in which it has made significant strides in sustainability.
The report says that F1’s place in the rankings was “slightly more surprising” than Formula E coming out on top.
In addition to having the same 3-star FIA environmental accreditation as Formula E, actions such as a goal of zero net emissions by 2030, plus the use of 100% renewable energy for its venues and the trial of a center of carbon neutral transmission during the British Grand Prix.
The report said: “While there is still room for improvement, F1 has come a long way on its journey towards a sustainable future, raising its level of commitment and setting the pace for other stakeholders to follow suit.”
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21
MotoGP was third with a rating of 60 points, ahead of Extreme E, the FIA World Touring Car Cup and NASCAR.
the dr. Cristiana Pace , a member of the FIA Sustainability and Environment Commission and founder and CEO of the sustainability consultancy Enovation, celebrated the position of Formula 1 and MotoGP.
“I want to congratulate everyone on the list, from the bottom up, for starting this sustainability journey,” he said.
“F1 is actually a good surprise and we are very happy for them. We are delighted with the result.”
“They have a strong legacy, so it’s much harder for them to be sustainable. But they’ve certainly started years ago by putting some resources into sustainability.”
“It’s also good that MotoGP is in third position. We always think about four wheels, but we don’t have to forget about two.”
“The FIM has a very different sustainability strategy than the FIA, but all of motorsport is moving in the right direction.”
As well as showcasing the efforts of champions like Formula E, F1 and MotoGP, the report also highlighted how some categories have a lot of room for improvement.
In total, 72 championships fell to the bottom tier of the ranking, including Formula 2, Formula 3, DTM, IndyCar and IMSA.
More details on the report can be found at: www.sustainablemotorsportindex.com
