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The FIA is committed to accelerating transformation by advocating for global sustainability action within relevant climate policy related forums.

In the following section, we outline several of the events, achievements and awards testifying to the FIA’s commitment and role in setting the global sustainability agenda for the future.

June

Beat Plastic Pollution with World Environment Day

On World Environment Day 2023, the FIA raised awareness around plastic pollution linked to tyres. It provided information around how the changes introduced in Championships reduce tyre impact, but also explored different technological solutions for collecting tyre and brake particles produced when tyres are used. These solutions could be replicated in mobility systems on a larger scale.

FIA Insights: How the FIA is helping to tackle plastic pollution from tyres through research and regulation

November

FIA at COP28

In November, the FIA attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in an official capacity for the first time, representing its Members from around the world in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In total, four activations took place during the two-week conference:

Dubai Future Forum – Building A Greener Future for Mobility (Side-Event)
Drive Change Today – FIA Smart Driving Challenge (COP28 Blue Zone)
Reuters Events – Transition to Net Zero: ISO Net Zero Guidelines (COP28 Blue Zone)
FIA Conference – Shaping the Transition to a Net Zero Road Transport Future (COP28 Green Zone)

The FIA participation at COP28 was complemented by the launch of a white paper titled, “Accelerating a Just Transition: The Motor Sport and Mobility Perspective”, which highlights the role motor sport can play in driving innovation for everyday mobility.

Powering transformative sustainable solutions

December

Sport Sector Playbook For The European Green Deal

Since 2021, the FIA has been an active member of the Green Sport Expert Group. Established by the EU Work Plan for Sport 2021-2024, it is composed of representatives from EU Member States, sporting bodies, and international institutions such as the European Environment Agency and the UNFCCC Secretariat.

In December 2023, the expert group under the leadership of the European Commission DG for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, issued the report, “A sport sector playbook for the European Green Deal”, that proposes recommendations for environmentally sustainable sports. Key findings are addressed both to policy makers and sport organisations.

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