The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking major steps forward in clean innovation, diversity and governance across its global operations.
The report outlines a 35% drop in Race Team Control emissions and a 68% reduction in aviation emissions through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAFc).
The team’s European race and marketing trucks achieved 98% coverage using HVO100 biofuel, replacing 170,000 litres of diesel and saving 449 tonnes of CO₂e.
At its Brackley HQ, 100% of electricity now comes from certified renewable sources. Meanwhile, a 26% cut in company car fuel use has been achieved by transitioning to electric vehicles.
Surplus kit recycling has also increased, with over 1,700kg diverted from waste.
Female representation on the team rose to 18.1%, while the proportion of team members from minority ethnic backgrounds increased by 6.4% compared to 2019.
Trackside, it is exploring new sustainable carbon fibre composites and is also the first motorsport team to sign The Climate Pledge, committing to net zero emissions by 2040.
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