Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on track to halve its energy emissions by 2028

23 July 2024, Singapore – Race organiser Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP) is on track to halve its energy emissions from the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix by 2028, as set out in an Environmental, Social and Governance Report released in 2022. In the 2023 Impact Report, total emissions arising from event operations directly under SGP’s purview and control within the Circuit Park’s patron experience zones at last year’s F1 night race amounted to 1880.80tCO2e, a reduction of 20.7% from the 2022 baseline within the 5-month reporting period. This excludes all freight, logistics and travel by Formula 1 and teams.

^*Refer to Annex A for a list of emission sources

Energy remains the event’s main source of emissions. Scope 1 direct emissions from the combustion of fuels accounted for 46.56% of total emissions, representing a decrease of 40.97% from the previous year’s Scope 1 emissions in absolute terms. This was mainly driven by a successful trial to substitute the use of diesel to fuel power generators with low-carbon alternatives, amongst various other energy management initiatives.

In 2023, biodiesel, including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), was used to power a select number of generators in the Circuit Park, along with the increased use of B100 biodiesel. SGP will continue to gradually increase the use of green fuels across the generators this year as planned, with the view of implementing it in all generators by 2028 to reduce energy emissions by up to 52%.

“We made a commitment in 2022 to work towards halving our energy emissions by 2028, and I am pleased to report that we are moving in the right direction towards this target by focusing on energy reduction, increasing the use of green energy sources, and utilising Renewable Energy Certificates for unavoidable emissions. We will continue to explore other measures to minimise the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix’s GHG footprint, and build on all other aspects of our ongoing sustainability initiatives,” said Sasha Rafi, Director of Sustainability, Singapore GP Pte Ltd.

“At F1, we're on track to achieving our Net Zero by 2030 commitment and we are able to do this with the support and action of our promoters. The Singapore GP are not only supporting us in achieving our goals but also have in place their own commitments. Data, innovation and investment are key components to help us reach our targets and share best practice across the sport,” said Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1®.

In addition to energy management, SGP is also continuing with its previously announced drive towards sustainability through initiatives under its three key pillars of reducing carbon footprint, taking a holistic approach to sustainability, and creating positive impact in the community.

In recognition of SGP’s ongoing sustainability efforts, the world motorsport governing body Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) awarded SGP the highest rating of three stars for its Best Practice in its Environmental Accreditation Programme last year. This achievement followed the one-star rating that was previously attained. The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix becomes the first street circuit to gain the accreditation, with events in Miami, Monza, Imola, Spain, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, and Abu Dhabi also FIA three-star accredited on the F1® calendar.

In addition to converting all the track lights to LED, as well as the installation of solar panels on the F1® Pit Building last year, several promising initiatives will continue to be implemented or enhanced this year. Custom-built water-efficient container toilets will continue to be deployed after a successful debut last year, which was estimated to save approximately 129,600 litres of water, enough to fill more than 600 average-sized bathtubs, over the three-day race weekend. Used cooking oil will also be collected and recycled into biodiesel, and SGP will increase the switch to sustainably sourced tableware throughout the Circuit Park. See Annex A for Our Impact Numbers.

Fans can also do their part and contribute to a brand-new initiative for the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2024 this 20 to 22 September. SGP has partnered with Plastify, a local startup which recycles plastic waste into functional goods, to produce official race merchandise. 

As part of this collaboration, local residents are invited to drop off used Type 2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE2) and Type 5 Polypropylene (PP5) items such as body wash, detergent, and shampoo bottles that are clean and labelless at SGP’s upcoming #RevUpSg Festivals at Suntec City, HDB Hub, and One Punggol. 

Over the race weekend, patrons in Zone 1 of the Circuit Park can also have a go at making mementoes out of the recycled plastic that has been collected. 

More information on Singapore GP’s sustainability initiatives, as well as the 2023 Impact Report, can be found at www.singaporegp.sg.

¹  Singapore GP's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are calculated from the source of emissions within the Circuit Park's patron experience zones. Patron experience zones refer to Zone 1 through to Zone 4 in the Circuit Park and areas that are directly under Singapore GP's purview and control. This includes generators that power select lifestyle areas, grid electricity used by select event facilities, and waste generated from the event. This excludes all freight, logistics and travel by Formula 1 and teams. The baseline of the GHG Emissions is calculated across 5 months which includes set up and tear down of the event.

²  2,320kg of used cooking oil was collected from 2023’s F&B vendors for recycling into B100 biodiesel.

³  HDPE2 based items include shampoo, soap, and detergent bottles, flower pots, as well as grocery bags.

⁴  PP5 based items include disposable cups, plates, bottles, cutlery, and lids on shampoo/soap bottles.

⁵  This is part of STB’s efforts to introduce innovative solutions to achieve Singapore’s sustainability goals to ensure greater long-term impact.