DRIVEN BY PURPOSE. POWERED BY CHANGE.
At Yas Marina Circuit, we're embedding a culture of sustainability across all our operations,
from the way we manage our venue to how we deliver events.
scroll down
OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
Built on The Ethara Edge
Yas Marina Circuit, operated by Ethara, is enabling the transition to sustainable motorsports events. Our approach is guided by The Ethara Edge: a holistic ESG strategy grounded in governance, innovation, and impact.
Our Environmental pillars: resource management, water stewardship, energy transition, and climate action - drive our progress towards a more responsible future for sport and entertainment.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM #AbuDhabiGP 2024
Putting Strategy Into Action
At Yas Marina Circuit, we’re incorporating sustainability into our race operations and venue management. From energy to water to waste, we are turning vision into measurable action optimising every system for lasting change.
Each achievement brings us closer to a net-zero future.
Highlights from 2025 coming soon!
RACE WEEK IMPACT
How We Deliver Responsibly
Our event delivery is designed with sustainability in mind at every stage,
with a responsible focus on energy, water, food, mobility, waste, community, biodiversity and reporting.
RACE WEEK IMPACT
How We Deliver Responsibly
Our event delivery is designed with sustainability at its core, focusing on energy, water, food, mobility and waste management.
Reducing waste & supporting communities
Segregating plastics, metal, cardboard & organics
Removal of single-use plastic bottles site-wide
100% B20 biodiesel for temporary power generators in 2025
Electric buses via Abu Dhabi’s Green Bus Service
SUSTAINABILITY IS A TEAM SPORT
Meaningful Progress Comes From Working Together
Sustainability thrives through collaboration, and Yas Marina Circuit works hand-in-hand with government partners, global organizations, and local communities to promote responsible operations.
- Long term collaboration with Aggreko on innovative temporary power clean energy solutions
- Engagement with fans through recycling zones and educational touchpoints
“Working with Yas Marina Circuit helped us spotlight broader waste management efforts and support the 5-Year #AbuDhabiGP Waste Roadmap.”
Muna Al Nahdi, Director of Sustainability, Farnek Sustainability
“Ethara is setting the standard on sustainability as the first F1® promoter in the Middle East to join GOAL.”
Kristen Fulmer, Executive Director, GOAL
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED, LOCALLY ROOTED
Progress Beyond the Circuit
As a season finale host, #AbuDhabiGP proudly aligns with F1®'s Sustainability Strategy (2019-2025) and national goals that define a greener tomorrow. Our efforts are independently verified and globally recognised.
- FIA 3 Star Environmental Accreditation
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
- ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
- Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) Membership
- Signatory to UN Sports for Climate Action
- Alignment with UAE Net Zero 2050 & UAE Vision 2031
Each certification reflects our dedication to transparency, continuous improvement, and alignment with international sustainability goals.
OUR 5-YEAR SUSTAINABILITY VISION
The Road to Net Zero
Our journey doesn’t end here, it only accelerates. We’re building on our progress with a clear roadmap toward a sustainable future. Building on our achievements, our 5-year strategy focuses on deeper energy transformation, zero-waste operations, and climate-positive impact.
MILESTONES
Zero waste, water positivity,
and responsible sourcing
Support Formula 1®
Net Zero goal
100% renewable energy
across Yas Marina Circuit
Net Zero operations at #AbuDhabiGP across Scopes 1 & 2
Every lap counts — for our planet too.
Join us in driving a future where sport and sustainability go hand in hand.
