The Mercedes Formula One team have achieved 98% biofuel coverage for its race and marketing trucks and generators for the European leg of the 2024 season.
Confirmed:
- Mercedes worked with title partner Petronas to extend biofuel logistics to all nine European races
- The team ultimately saved 500 tCO2e from its carbon footprint with the move
Context:
The Brackley-based outfit targeted a fully biofueled season for the European races in 2023, with the initial target to achieve reductions of over 60 per cent in emissions. In the end, the team exceeded this goal by recording a 67 per cent reduction in emissions.
This year’s achievement represents a 74 per cent increase in biofuel coverage from the 2023 European races. This all contributes to the team’s self-stated goal of being one of the most sustainable global professional sports teams, as Mercedes aim to be Net Zero by 2030.
Comment:
“Powering our European season on biofuel is a first for our team and sport, and I hope our achievements, with the invaluable support, expertise and supply capability of our title and technical partner Petronas, will inspire others to follow,” said Toto Wolff, team principal and chief executive of the Mercedes Formula One team.
“We look forward to now challenging ourselves to expand the use of sustainable fuel in our logistics beyond the European races and continuing to prepare for the introduction of the fully sustainable fuel which will power the 2026 cars on track.”
Coming next:
There are just five races of the 2024 Formula One season remaining, with the United States Grand Prix ending a four-week break from the action. The Circuit of The Americas hosts the series from 18th to 20th October.
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