Getty Images
The Singapore Grand Prix has committed to halving its emissions by 2028, organisers of the Formula One event have confirmed.
Confirmed:
- Last year’s event generated 2,372 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
- Key part of plan includes replacing diesel with hydrotreated vegetable oil
Context:
As part of its plan, the substitute fuel will be used in half of the circuit’s generators by 2025, before being used in all of them by 2028. This is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 52 per cent.
Comment:
Sasha Rafi, director of sustainability for the Singapore Grand Prix, said: “We have adopted incremental sustainability measures since our debut in 2008, but with advancements in technology and the evolution of best practices, we now have an opportunity to do more.”
Coming next:
This environmental plan coincides with the final year of the circuit’s contract with Formula One. The race, which has been on the calendar since 2008, most recently signed a contract extension at the start of last year to remain on the calendar until 2028.