Key Achievements
- FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme accredits 182 stakeholders in 2024.
- First Sustainable Innovation Series comprises four events, in Japan, Portugal, Spain and Rwanda.
- FIA signs Sports for Nature Framework.
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) programme adds six countries in Latin America to bring global total to 39.
- 2024 FIA Smart Driving Challenge results in 9% reduction in CO2 emissions or battery usage compared to the average driver.
FIA SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
In 2024, the Sport Environment and Sustainability Commission continued to guide FIA Members and championships in adopting sustainability best practices, with its work structured around four core objectives:
- Reducing emissions from motor sport activities, in line with the FIA’s long-term goal of achieving net zero
- Minimising impacts on biodiversity and nature
- Limiting pollution and waste, while promoting circular economy principles and access to clean mobility solutions
- Regular reporting to the FIA Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and, where relevant, to the World Motor Sport Council
FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme
182
stakeholders accredited
85 %
+ FIA Members
58 %
+ championship stakeholders
The FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme aims to help motor sport and mobility stakeholders worldwide to measure and enhance their environmental performance. By introducing clear and consistent environmental management into motor sport and mobility, it provides stakeholders with a three-level framework against which to assess their activities.
In 2024, the FIA expanded its Environmental Accreditation Programme, reaching a total of 182 rated stakeholders. The significant increase in accreditations includes rise of 85% in FIA Member accreditations and of 58% among championship stakeholders (teams, promoters, organisers, circuits, and suppliers).
To continue this growth, the FIA conducted workshops for Members tailored to different regions, focusing on practical implementation, compliance strategies, and continuous improvement in environmental practices.
Carbon Reduction Plan
In 2024, the FIA continued working on its carbon reduction plan, targeting a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2040, in line with ISO Net Zero Guidelines recommendations. This plan includes measures targeting operational reviews and investment in renewable energy sources.
In 2024, the Federation focused on analysing implementation costs and projected savings, ensuring the plan is both ambitious and financially sustainable. The FIA also continued awareness raising to engage staff and stakeholders, emphasising the importance of collective action in achieving these targets.
FIA SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION SERIES
The FIA Sustainable Innovation Series provides an essential platform for thought leadership, facilitating dialogue between governments, businesses, start-ups, and institutions.
In 2024, four flagship events were hosted in Tokyo, Porto, Valencia, and Kigali, attracting over 500 attendees and fostering collaborations that will drive sustainable innovation across motor sport and mobility.
Each event focused on a unique theme, showcasing advancements in areas such as renewable energy integration, sustainable materials, and inclusive mobility solutions. The series has strengthened the FIA’s role as a global convener for sustainability discussions and positioned motor sport as a catalyst for environmental progress.
28 March
The FIA and Formula E
Tokyo, Japan
The FIA and Formula E inaugurated the first event in the lead-up to the Tokyo E-Prix. Titled ‘Transport’s Net-Zero Transition’ and supported by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) and the University of Tokyo, the event provided a platform for engaging discussions on the future of sustainability within motor sport, advancements in track-to-road technology, and innovations in mobility.
First Ever Fia Sustainable Innovation Series Event Held Tokyo
9 May
Driving Sustainable Development through Rallying
Porto, Portugal
The second event, Driving Sustainable Development through Rallying, was held in Porto in May in collaboration with the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Scheduled just before the WRC Vodafone Rallye de Portugal, the event brought together voices from motor sport, culture, business, and international organisations. The gathering underscored the FIA and WRC’s shared commitment to driving sustainable innovation and fostering inclusion within the motor sport ecosystem.
20 October
FIA’s Third Sustainable Innovation Series
Valencia, Spain
The FIA’s third Sustainable Innovation Series event, Nature and Motor Sport, took place at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, Spain. This session focused on how stakeholders across sport can champion and safeguard biodiversity for future generations. A major highlight was the FIA’s commitment to biodiversity as FIA Senate President Carmelo Sanz de Barros signed the IUCN’s Sports for Nature Framework
Nature And Motor Sport FIA Hosts Third Sustainable Innovation Series Event Valencia Spain
12 December
The Final Event of 2024
Kigali, Rwanda
The final event of 2024 took place in Kigali, Rwanda as part of the FIA General Assemblies week. Titled A Just Transition for Africa, the event brought together leading voices from across the continent to address critical issues around decarbonisation, sustainable tourism, and policy on used vehicles. Discussions aimed at fostering sustainable development and addressing Africa’s unique opportunities and challenges in transitioning to a green economy.
Just Transition Africa Sustainable Innovation Series Event Takes Place Rwanda
The FIA signs the Sports for Nature Framework
In October 2024, on the occasion of the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series event held in Valencia, focusing on Nature and Motor Sport, the FIA signed the Sports for Nature Framework.
The Framework, a global initiative led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, aims to engage sports organisations worldwide in conserving and restoring nature and to use the transformative power of sports to drive effective change by 2030 and beyond.
FIA Senate President and Real Automóvil Club de España President Carmelo Sanz de Barros signed the Framework in the presence of Programme Leader for Sports for Nature at IUCN Meredith McCurdy. The FIA’s decision reflected its commitment to sustainability and encouraged all motor sport stakeholders to actively participate in this significant initiative.
The signing aligns with the FIA’s broader efforts to adopt a comprehensive action plan promoting sustainable development, preserving natural habitats, and protecting biodiversity across its operations and championships.
Promoting Sustainable World Championships
Throughout 2024 the FIA took further steps towards embedding sustainability into its championship governance structures. Key developments include:
- Integrating environmental accreditation into Championship Regulations to ensure widespread compliance;
- Establishing the ESG Advisory Committee (EAC) within Formula 1;
Circularity Initiatives
Advancing the principles of a circular economy, the FIA made significant progress in integrating sustainability into motor sport supply chains in 2024. Key projects included:
- Collaboration with key industry leaders to incorporate bio-based materials in carbon fibre applications, reducing reliance on traditional materials.
- Expanding circularity requirements for single-supply tenders, mandating a minimum of 20% sustainable materials, the elimination of air freight for shipments, and comprehensive end-of-life strategies.
- Engagement with industry leaders at the JEC Forum, exploring innovative uses of bio-based resins and second-life materials in motor sport applications.
Life Cycle Assessment Programme
The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) programme evaluates the environmental impact and total energy consumption of vehicles across their entire life cycle—from manufacturing and usage to end-of-life recycling. By providing data-driven insights, the LCA tool empowers users to make more informed and sustainable vehicle choices within their local markets.
In 2024, the programme expanded significantly and it now covers six additional countries in Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Uruguay. This brings the total reach of the LCA programme to 36 countries worldwide.
FIA Smart Driving Challenge 2024 Season
A year-long in-app competition designed to encourages drivers to take a safer and more sustainable approach to their everyday journeys, the 2024 edition of the FIA Smart Driving Challenge featured drivers from 92 countries and saw an overall 9% reduction in CO2 emissions or battery usage compared to the average driver.*
The winner of the 2024 Season of the FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC) final, which was hosted by FIA Member Club Rwanda Automobile Club during the FIA General Assemblies week in Kigali in December, was Mobilité Club France member Alexandre Stricher who beat Thierry Benchetrit at the Kigali event. During the competition, he achieved a 33% CO2 reduction compared to the average driver.
Winner Announcement Tops Off Successful FIA Smart Driving Challenge 2024 Season
*The percentage of CO2 savings is calculated based on Greater Than’s AI technology. The data of each trip is analysed and transformed into a unique DriverDNA profile that is then compared to a database of over 7 billion DriverDNA profiles to evaluate CO2 savings.
