Race organiser Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP) is on track to halve its energy emissions from the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix by 2028.

In the latest 2023 Impact Report, SGP announced a commendable 20.7% reduction in emissions from the 2022 baseline within a five-month reporting period, with total emissions amounting to 1880.80t (CO2e). This feat excludes freight, logistics, and travel by Formula 1 and its teams.

Energy is the primary source of emissions for the event. Direct emissions from fuel combustion, known as Scope 1, accounted for 46.56% of total emissions, representing a significant 40.97% decrease from the previous year.

This reduction was primarily driven by substituting diesel with low-carbon alternatives for power generators and other energy management initiatives.

In 2023, SGP powered select generators in the Circuit Park with biodiesel, including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and increased the use of B100 biodiesel.

The plan is to extend the use of green fuels across all generators by 2028, potentially reducing energy emissions by up to 52%.

“We made a commitment in 2022 to halve our energy emissions by 2028, and I’m pleased to report that we’re on the right track,” said Sasha Rafi, Director of Sustainability at Singapore GP Pte Ltd.

“Our focus is on energy reduction, increasing green energy sources, and utilising Renewable Energy Certificates for unavoidable emissions. We will continue exploring other measures to minimise the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix’s GHG footprint and enhance our sustainability initiatives.”

Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1, echoed this sentiment, “At F1, we're on track to achieving our Net Zero by 2030 commitment, thanks to the support and actions of our promoters. The Singapore GP not only supports our goals but also has its own commitments.”

Beyond energy management, SGP continues its sustainability drive with initiatives under three key pillars: reducing carbon footprint, taking a holistic approach to sustainability, and creating positive community impact.

Last year, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) awarded SGP the highest rating of three stars for Best Practice in its Environmental Accreditation Programme.

This recognition followed a previous one-star rating, making the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix the first street circuit to gain such accreditation.

Other three-star accredited events on the F1 calendar include Miami, Monza, Imola, Spain, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, and Abu Dhabi.

Several promising initiatives will continue or be enhanced this year.

Following the conversion of all track lights to LED and the installation of solar panels on the F1 Pit Building, SGP will deploy custom-built water-efficient container toilets, which debuted last year, saving approximately 129,600 litres of water.

Used cooking oil will be recycled into biodiesel, and sustainably sourced tableware will be more widely used throughout the Circuit Park.

Fans can also contribute to a new initiative from 20 to 22 September. SGP has partnered with Plastify, a local startup that recycles plastic waste into functional goods, to produce official race merchandise.

Local residents are invited to drop off clean, label-free Type 2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE2) and Type 5 Polypropylene (PP5) items at upcoming #RevUpSg Festivals at Suntec City, HDB Hub, and One Punggol.

During the race weekend, patrons in Zone 1 of the Circuit Park can create mementoes from the recycled plastic collected.