The Federation continued to drive progress at the intersection of innovation, inclusion, and access through 2025. In environmental sustainability, it strengthened frameworks and tools to support Member Clubs, championships and events in managing their impact, while also taking steps to accelerate its own decarbonisation strategy. In D&I, it continued to expand participation, strengthen career pathways, and build a more inclusive environment across motor sport and mobility. 

Highlights included: 

Environment – wider impact  

• Grew the FIA’s flagship Environmental Accreditation Programme to 260+ accredited organisations (a 37% YOY increase) with a record 70 new accreditations, 33 renewals and nine upgrades. 

• Increased sustainability grants by 24% to €340,000, supporting projects on emissions reduction, biodiversity, mobility access and education. 

• Approved the first technical and safety regulations for liquid hydrogen- powered vehicles, marking a historic step toward low carbon competition. 

• Launched the FIA Environmental Handbook.  

• Welcomed 1,000+ participants in the FIA’s Sustainable Innovation Series. 

In November, the FIA’s first Sustainability Survey for its Member Clubs was launched to better understand their priorities and challenges across different regions. Across all Member Clubs, there was strong agreement that motor sport and mobility organisations should play a leading role in advancing climate action and sustainable development. 

The survey highlighted the strong impact of the Environmental Accreditation Programme. Over 90% of accredited Member Clubs stated that accreditation had strengthened their organisation’s sustainability goals, added value to their business, and enhanced their leadership role at national level. Of those Member Clubs who are not yet accredited, 86% do see sustainability as a strategic priority.

Environment – FIA operations 

• Maintained commitment to reduce absolute emissions by 2030. 

• Absolute emissions increased by 16% year-on-year against a backdrop of increased headcount and the opening of a new office in London. 

• Logistics-related emissions lowered by 2%, supported by HVO-powered DHL trucks across the European race calendar. 

• Overall impact of logistics footprint reduced by 22% through the ramp-up of investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuels. 

While important progress has been made in several areas under the FIA’s direct influence, there were substantive increases elsewhere in the footprint, especially in business travel for staff and visitors attending FIA events, such as conferences, regional meetings, and general assemblies. 

The rise in the footprint does not mean progress has stopped, but reinforces the need for a more targeted response and strategy. It highlights the necessity to drive lower-carbon choices across motor sport and mobility, by encouraging better decisions on logistics, travel, events, procurement, and collaboration across the ecosystem. Not all emissions reported are directly controlled by the FIA, and as a federation the FIA’s responsibility is not only to reduce its own footprint, but also to enable others to reduce theirs.   

Please see pages 87-94 in the Sustainability and D&I report for more detail on the FIA’s approach to decarbonisation and its evolving sustainability strategy.   

Diversity & Inclusion – wider impact  

• Inaugural FIA Karting Arrive & Drive World Cup brought together 100+ competitors from 50 nations, and a record 15 female drivers on the grid. 

• Launched the FIA Disability and Accessibility Mentoring Programme, supporting 85 matches across 22 countries.  

• Expansion of FIA Girls on Track into new championships and series – now covering Formula E, WEC, WRC and the FIA TCR World Tour – with 2,500+ participants. 

• Continued growth of the FIA Women in Motorsport Mentoring Programme, supporting 500+ matches across 77 countries.  

• Growth of FIA CareerShift, inviting 200+ participants across three continents.  

Diversity & Inclusion – FIA people & operations  

• Headcount increased by 14% on prior year*. 

• 31% of the FIA workforce was female in 2025, with almost half of those women in senior roles. 

• 38 nationalities represented across four regions. 

• Average staff tenure across the FIA in 2025 was six years. 

• Continued to improve gender equity practices through EDGE certification. 

• Launched the FIA Graduate Pathway Rotational Programme to attract new talent across the FIA network. 

The FIA continued to build momentum across diversity and inclusion, widening access, supporting progression, and creating more visible pathways into motor sport. Through initiatives such as Girls on Track, CareerShift, mentoring programmes and grassroots competition formats, the federation is striving to break down barriers and create opportunities for young people who want to build careers in motor sport. 

H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said: “Our diversity is our strength. Looking ahead, our direction is clear. We will continue to innovate, strengthen frameworks, and raise standards. Together, we are shaping a future in which motorsport and mobility are not only more sustainable, but more inclusive, accessible, and truly reflective of the diverse global community we serve.” 

Andrew Fraser, Chair of the FIA Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion Committee, said:  “In 2025, we continued to strengthen the frameworks that deliver value to member clubs, colleagues, teams and wider stakeholders every day. From enabling environmental performance through to increasing participation and strengthening career pathways, the FIA is driving meaningful outcomes across the sectors we serve.” 

Alessandra Malhamé, FIA Chief People & Culture Officer, said: “At the FIA, our mission extends beyond motor sport. We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across our work. As we strengthen our approach, the focus is not only on expanding initiatives, but on delivering lasting, measurable impact. Ensuring talent can emerge from the widest possible pool is essential to the future of both motor sport and mobility.”  

Willem Groenewald, FIA Secretary General Mobility, Sustainability and Tourism, added: “Motor sport and mobility have a critical role to play in shaping a more sustainable future. In 2025, the FIA strengthened the frameworks, standards and tools that help Member Clubs, championships and events turn environmental ambition into measurable action across the global motor sport and mobility ecosystem.” 

Please see the full report for further details on all activities across Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion in 2025.

[*] This number pertains to permanent employee contracts only.

ENDS 

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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.  

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.