Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on Track to Halve Energy Emissions by 2028

Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP), the organizer of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, is making significant strides towards halving its energy emissions by 2028. This ambitious goal, outlined in their 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report, is already showing promising results.

2023 Impact Report Highlights

According to the 2023 Impact Report, total emissions from event operations within the Circuit Park’s patron experience zones at the 2023 F1 night race amounted to 1880.80 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e). This represents a 20.7% reduction from the 2022 baseline within the 5-month reporting period. Notably, this figure excludes all freight, logistics, and travel by Formula 1 teams.

Energy remains the primary source of emissions for the event. Scope 1 direct emissions from fuel combustion accounted for 46.56% of total emissions, marking a 40.97% decrease from the previous year. This significant reduction was largely driven by successful trials substituting diesel with low-carbon alternatives in power generators and various other energy management initiatives.

Green Energy Initiatives

In 2023, SGP used biodiesel, including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), to power select generators in the Circuit Park and increased the use of B100 biodiesel. The plan is to gradually increase the use of green fuels across all generators, aiming for full implementation by 2028, which could reduce energy emissions by up to 52%.

Broader Sustainability Efforts

Beyond energy management, SGP continues to drive sustainability through three key pillars: reducing carbon footprint, adopting a holistic approach to sustainability, and creating a positive community impact.

In recognition of these ongoing efforts, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) awarded SGP the highest rating of three stars for Best Practice in its Environmental Accreditation Programme. This achievement makes the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix the first street circuit to gain this accreditation, joining other prestigious F1 events in Miami, Monza, Imola, Spain, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, and Abu Dhabi.

Ongoing and New Initiatives

Several promising initiatives will continue or be enhanced this year. These include converting all track lights to LED and installing solar panels on the F1® Pit Building. Custom-built water-efficient container toilets, which debuted successfully last year and saved approximately 129,600 liters of water, will also be redeployed. Additionally, used cooking oil will be collected and recycled into biodiesel, and there will be an increased switch to sustainably sourced tableware throughout the Circuit Park.

Community Involvement

Fans can also contribute to sustainability efforts during the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2024, scheduled from September 20 to 22. 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. Over the race weekend, patrons in Zone 1 of the Circuit Park can participate in making mementoes from the recycled plastic collected.