F1 expands SAF investment through Qatar programme
December 1, 2024
Formula 1 has announced an expanded investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new initiative developed in partnership with Qatar Airways.
This builds on a prior SAF commitment made alongside Global Logistics Partner DHL, creating a broader framework for F1 teams and the FIA to engage in reducing emissions.
Combined, the SAF initiatives in 2024 aim to cut more than 8,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions—a 19% reduction compared to traditional aviation fuel use in air freight for F1’s global flyaway races.
The projects represent a major step in Formula 1’s strategy to make its logistics operations more sustainable.
These efforts are pivotal to the sport’s Net Zero by 2030 goal, which requires at least a 50% reduction in emissions compared to 2018 levels. By investing in SAF, Formula 1 is driving innovation in low-carbon solutions while maintaining its global presence in a more environmentally responsible way.
Ellen Jones, head of ESG at Formula 1, commented: “[The] investment is the next step in our alternative fuels strategy which is central to delivering our Net Zero 2030 target.
“Through collaboration with our teams, the FIA and our partners, we are delivering on our promises to drive down the sports’ carbon emissions and drive forward technologies that can have an impact beyond Formula 1.
“This is the latest example of how stakeholders across the sport are aligned with our vision for a more sustainable F1, which we are thrilled to see.”
