Mercedes have announced that they will be investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of their commitment to reach Net Zero by 2030.
The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels – which employ either renewable or waste-derived materials – will help Mercedes achieve a near 50% reduction in the team’s air travel footprint for their race personnel, with flights currently accounting for over a quarter of the team’s projected carbon footprint.
The team’s purchase of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels falls outside of the Formula 1 cost cap, covering as it does what’s known as ‘Scope 3’ emissions, which are those resulting from business travel, among other things.
The multi-million dollar investment in the fuels will form part of Mercedes’ drive to be Net Zero by 2030, as verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Speaking of the investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuels – which are currently limited in terms of quantity, but which Mercedes feel offer an “immense” opportunity for the future – Team Principal Toto Wolff said: “Sustainable Aviation Fuel has the potential to transform the way we travel and the impact that we have on the environment…
