NASCAR aims for net-zero emissions by 2035, sustainable fuel development
NASCAR said Tuesday they’re aiming for net-zero operating emissions by 2035 and developing a sustainable fuel for the future.
The sanctioning body announced the zero-emissions goal upon launching the NASCAR IMPACT campaign Tuesday.
The sanctioning body also set “near-term” priorities such as:
- 100% renewable electricity at NASCAR-owned tracks and facilities
- Developing sustainable racing fuel
- Expanded recycling efforts
- On-site EV charging stations
NASCAR set the priorities after doing its first carbon footprint measurement study in 2022. The sanctioning body tracked the footprint of its operations and helped them set their near-term priorities.
NASCAR is aiming for net-zero emissions from its fossil fuel combustion and fuel usage. They also hope to achieve zero emissions from the electricity they generate and purchase.
NASCAR added Tuesday the 2023 Busch Light Clash was the motorsport’s first zero-waste event. They also said the motorsport is the first global sports property to join the Clean Energy Buyers Association.
The CEBA says its goal is to achieve a 90% carbon-free U.S. electricity system by 2030 and create a community of customers driving clean energy.
Among other companies involved with CEBA are NASCAR manufacturers General Motors and Toyota.
Other companies include sponsors Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Nextera Energy, energy producers Chevron and Shell and, among others, large corporations such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Starbucks, Walmart and Honda.
NASCAR will track all of its progress through a new NASCAR IMPACT Report, set to be released annually by the sanctioning body.
The sanctioning body also reaffirmed its commitment to community efforts, such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, STEM education and its national partnership with Boys and Girls Club of America
Furthermore, the NASCAR Foundation will host a 75-hour giveathon, May 16-19. The giveathon has a $750,000 goal for more than 500 nonprofit organizations across the U.S.
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Jonathan Fjeld is the co-owner of the The Racing Experts, LLC. He has been with TRE since 2010.
A Twin Valley, MN, native, Fjeld became a motorsports fan at just three years old (first race was the 2002 Pennsylvania 500). He worked as a contributor and writer for TRE from 2010-18. Since then, he has stepped up and covered 24 NASCAR race weekends and taken on a larger role with TRE. He became the co-owner and managing editor in 2023 and has guided the site to massive growth in that time.
Fjeld has covered a wide array of stories and moments over the years, including Kevin Harvick's final Cup Series season, the first NASCAR national series disqualification in over 50 years, Shane van Gisbergen's stunning win in Chicago and the first Cup Series race at Road America in 66 years – as well as up-and-coming drivers' stories and stories from inside the sport, like the tech it takes for Hendrick Motorsports to remain a top-tier team.
Currently, he resides in Albuquerque, N.M., where he works for KOB 4, an NBC station. He works as a digital producer and does on-air reports. He loves spending time with friends and family, playing and listening to music, exploring new places, being outdoors, reading books and writing among other activities. You can email him at fjeldjonathan@gmail.com