2026 Sustainable Championship Index
Motorsport has long been defined by its relentless pursuit of breaking performance boundaries on track – and increasingly, this culture of drive and innovation is being directed toward accelerating sustainable progress across the industry.
Long before sustainability became the defining global issue it is today, motorsport bodies were laying the foundations for its integration into the sport. From the FIA first calculating Formula 1’s carbon footprint back in 2009, the championship has since committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030; and from the initial development of the FIA Environmental Accreditation in 2011, through to 2025, where the highest 3-Star accreditation is now mandated across all FIA World Championships, these early sustainability initiatives have evolved into integral elements of the modern motorsport championship.
Long before sustainability became the defining global issue it is today, motorsport bodies were laying the foundations for its integration into the sport. From the FIA first calculating Formula 1’s carbon footprint back in 2009, the championship has since committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030; and from the initial development of the FIA Environmental Accreditation in 2011, through to 2025, where the highest 3-Star accreditation is now mandated across all FIA World Championships, these early sustainability initiatives have evolved into integral elements of the modern motorsport championship.