Frontiers in Climate· 2026Q1
Modeling formula one’s path to net zero by 2030 - a systems approach for evaluating decarbonization strategies
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Short summary
Formula 1 can achieve a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 with moderate decarbonization actions, but reaching net zero requires maximizing all interventions and relying on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to offset residual emissions.
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Key points
- Formula 1's net-zero target by 2030 is evaluated using a systems scenario model based on official sustainability data.
- Static analysis indicates a 50% absolute emissions reduction is achievable with moderate decarbonization interventions.
- Reaching net zero requires maximizing all emission reduction levers and offsetting residual emissions.
- The magnitude of residual emissions depends on factors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) quality and lifecycle supply.
- An interactive dashboard allows users to explore different intervention combinations.
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Abstract
In 2019, Formula 1 (F1) committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 across its entire value chain; however, this target has drawn both support and skepticism from the academic community. We present an exploratory systems scenario model using F1’s official sustainability reporting data to evaluate seven decarbonization interventions through two complementary analytical modes: a static calculator that enables direct scenario comparisons, and a time-dynamic simulator that projects adoption trajectories from 2024 to 2030 using gap-closing stock dynamics and an emissions-pressure feedback loop. Static sensitivity analysis shows that a 50% absolute reduction threshold is achievable under moderate actions. However, achieving net zero requires simultaneously maximizing all levers and offsetting a residual emissions balance whose magnitude depends on factors such as the quality and supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the lifecycle. Finally, we provide an interactive dashboard allowing users to test different intervention combinations in real time.
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