FIM SPEEDWAY & DSE JOIN RACE FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

The FIM Speedway team is joining the global drive for a sustainable future as Discovery Sports Events works with the United Nations Sports for Climate Action group to reduce the impact of racing on our planet.

Fuelled by methanol, FIM Speedway machines already produce fewer harmful emissions than other racing bikes and cars, but Discovery Sports Events is determined to play its part in ensuring FIM Speedway events minimise even more their impact on our environment.

As a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action group, DSE has committed to reducing emissions across its championships by 50 percent by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2040.

DSE also commits to measuring and disclosing its annual carbon footprint and progress with reducing emissions, as well as submitting a plan as to how it will achieve its emission-reducing goals.

The group is also working to obtain ISO 20121 certification, which guarantees that all FIM Speedway events are run with sustainability at their heart, with a minimal impact on the local environment and community, while strengthening relationships with all stakeholders. DSE is also seeking B Corp certification – an award that verifies the organisation meets high standards in social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

While FIM Speedway bikes are methanol fuelled and teams bring just one van each to an event, DSE remains determined to reduce emissions wherever possible.

This includes building a sustainable travel policy and limiting the size of the support team working on site at FIM Speedway events, where some of the functions can be carried out remotely.

Efforts will be made to optimise calendars to minimise how far equipment has to travel between FIM Speedway events; work with local suppliers; reduce the use of fossil fuels; work towards creating zero waste at events and use sustainable/recyclable materials wherever possible.

FIM Speedway is keen to team up with riders, local organisers, suppliers, stakeholders and fans to achieve its sustainability objectives, and ensure a smooth transition to a sustainable future.

François Ribeiro, head of Discovery Sports Events, is determined to ensure DSE and FIM Speedway is among the world leaders when it comes to developing motorsport in a sustainable way.

He said: “My team and I at Discovery Sports Events are proud to be signatories of the UN Sports for Climate Action group charter and we will work hard to deliver our championships with the minimum possible impact on our planet.

“Methanol fuel may be one of the least harmful fossil fuels used in motorsport, but there is still work to be done to reduce FIM Speedway’s carbon footprint.

“We look forward to demonstrating our commitment to this throughout our tenure as FIM Speedway global promoter, which runs until at least 2031.”