“Positive milestones in the near future,” Otmar Szafnauer comments as FIA gives Alpine Three-Star Environmental Accreditation
The Three-Star Environmental Accreditation is the highest rank of the system, and Alpine are now among the company of five other teams who possess it.
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The Alpine F1 team has been recognized by the FIA for their sublime environmental performance, by granting them Three-Star Accreditation. They are now in the company of Haas, Mercedes, McLaren, Aston Martin and Sauber in being bestowed this prestigious rank.
When interviewed, team principal Otmar Szafnauer said “We are pleased to announce our FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation. It is a great step forward in our environmental roadmap. We are now working towards securing ISO 14001 accreditation for Enstone, which sits within the framework of Alpine’s Sustainability Strategy.”
Szafnauer also went on to mention that their decarbonisation journey is currently ongoing, and that the team “look forward to sharing more positive milestones in the near future.”. The Executive Director of Alpine’s Viry Châtillon, Bruno Famin also expressed his pride and delight at the validation of their efforts to contribute toward the environment, along with insisting that they will continue to implement actions to further themselves in that regard.
Farmin also acknowledged that the recognition also validated the cooperation with Enstone for the benefit of the F1 team, and how it expands Alpine as a brand globally. Felipe Calderon, President of the FIA Environment and Sustainability Commission was also among those who heaped praise on Alpine, congratulating all the staff who worked towards achieving this objective selflessly with complete commitment.
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What is the FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation programme?
The FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation programme is a scheme developed by the FIA to recognize and reward motorsport venues for their commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices. The programme is designed to encourage race circuits and motorsport facilities to adopt environmentally sustainable practices, reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable development.
The accreditation system is based on a 3-star rating, with the highest rating of 3 stars indicating the highest level of environmental sustainability and responsible practices, along with augmenting environmental performance. To achieve accreditation, motorsport venues must meet a set of criteria that assesses their environmental performance in several key areas, including energy efficiency, waste management, water usage, and sustainable mobility.
Alpine are now powered by 100% renewable energy in the UK, with 80% of lights replaced by LEDs, saving energy and reporting carbon emissions, along with minimizing travel beyond the race calendar, rendering them eligible for their promotion from their previously held Two-Star accreditation.
In addition to the Three-Star programme, the FIA has also launched other initiatives to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility in motorsport, such as the FIA Environmental Accreditation for Championships and the FIA Smart Cities initiative. These initiatives demonstrate the FIA’s commitment to sustainability and the environment and its role as a leader in promoting sustainable development in the motorsport industry.
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