Formula 1 Joins Circular Bioeconomy Alliance Established by Majesty King Charles III

Formula 1 has announced its new status as an affiliate member of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance, an organisation established by His Majesty King Charles III.

This partnership aims to integrate advanced nature protection and restoration into the sport’s global delivery framework. By joining the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance , Formula 1 will collaborate with a diverse network of scientists, policymakers, and industry experts to accelerate innovative, nature-based solutions across its international race calendar.

The move follows significant progress in the sport’s “Net Zero 2030” commitment. According to the 2025 Sustainability Report, Formula 1 achieved a 26% reduction in carbon emissions in 2024 against a 2018 baseline.

Noting that joining the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance is the next logical step in this journey, presidento and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, said: “I would like to thank His Majesty King Charles III for his vision and leadership in being such a passionate champion of this important initiative.”

“I look forward to working with CEO of the CBA, Marc Palahí, and his team as we look to use Formula 1 to drive positive and meaningful change,” Domenicali said. 

Emphasising that the partnership allows for critical cross-sector collaboration, head of ESG at Formula 1, Ellen Jones, added: “By working with fellow Circular Bioeconomy Alliance members to integrate and elevate nature-based solutions within the sport, we look forward to continuing to drive innovative solutions that build a more sustainable Formula 1.”

Circular Bioeconomy Alliance CEO, Marc Palahí, welcomed the addition, stating that transforming value chains to become nature-positive requires the exact kind of high-level corporate ambition demonstrated by the sport.

Biodiversity has become a central pillar of F1’s Event Sustainability Management system, which holds ISO 20121:2012 accreditation. Current 2025 initiatives include:

• Mexico City: The “Butterfly Effect” campaign focused on the endangered Monarch Butterfly.
• Spain: A six-year forest programme at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya supporting youth training.
• Belgium: The “Circuitsp’Adventure” nature walk at Spa-Francorchamps.
• China: A ceremonial planting of a native Osmanthus tree in the Championship Garden, supported by BWT Alpine driver Pierre Gasly.

This partnership ensures that race promoters and organisers are not only reducing their carbon footprint but are actively contributing to the restoration of local ecosystems.

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