Racing car series Formula 1 has this year been teaming up with DHL Global Forwarding (GF) to utilise Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to transport equipment to races around the world.
The SAF partnership was announced today but actually began in March when DHL GF’s GoGreen Plus service was used to transport cargo to the Australian Grand Prix.
Approximately 20% of subsequent Formula 1 cargo flights to races outside of Europe this year have been scheduled to use SAF through the partnership.
DHL claimed that SAF can reduce net greenhouse emissions by 80% per flight compared with traditional jet fuel.
The two have also been using biofuel for overland transport operations.
DHL has this year more than doubled its fleet of biofuel-powered trucks to serve the European leg of the F1 season, now totalling 37 trucks. Each truck contributes to an average greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 83% compared to their diesel-driven counterparts.
“Formula 1 has always been at the forefront of innovation, and our early-stage investment in SAF is a testament to our dedication to deliver on our Net Zero by 2030 commitment”, Ellen Jones, head of ESG at Formula 1 said.
“SAF is just the latest step for the business, and underscores how alternative fuels both on and off track can materially reduce carbon emissions. This delivery of our sustainability strategy is only made possible through coordinated actions across our sport.”
The SAF for Formula 1 logistics is purchased and transferred through the value chain via the book and claim system.
“This system allows for the decoupling of specific environmental attributes from physical products, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and transferring them to another party through a registry,” DHL said.
“Buyers and sellers can participate without direct involvement in the physical supply chain of the fuel. At purchase, buyers “book” a specified quantity of sustainable fuel and “claim” emissions reductions towards their sustainability objectives, acquiring environmental benefits without physically possessing the fuel.”
DHL grows GoGreen Plus SAF users
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