Sustainability
@SMSP
Driving the future of sustainability in motorsport.
THE SOFTEST TREAD.
FUTURE PROOFING SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK’S IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT, IN BUSINESS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC), proud operators of Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek (SMSP), is committed to creating a lasting positive impact on the community and the environment. We are proud to spearhead sustainable practices in motorsport, and are committed to continue working towards a more sustainable future.
OUR PLEDGE
- We are committed to ambitious and measurable sustainable development programs at Sydney Motorsport Park.
- To significantly reduce our environmental impact across our precinct
- To implement innovative sustainability solutions in collaboration with our partners and stakeholders across the motorsport industry
OUR KEY PROGRAMS AND ACTIONS
- Create a sustainable waste management program including a drive to maximise landfill diversion rates from circuit events and operational activities
- Educate and encourage sustainable activations from event owners, track teams, and suppliers.
- Implement sustainable technology on-and off-track
- Continue to invest in EV charging stations & solar panels
- Sponsor and support university EV and Solar race teams
- Monitor and reduce energy and water consumption, noise and air emissions
- Plant trees and preserve biodiversity
- Provide track access for local community activities
- Work alongside our sustainability partners, Closed Loop Environmental Solutions, to drive sustainable practices at SMSP.
- Support sustainability driven businesses within the Australian Motorsport Innovation Precinct
Sustainability is often thought of in terms of three key pillars: economic, social, and environmental. By focusing on all three pillars of sustainability, the ARDC can create long-term value for our customers and clients, while also benefiting the community and preserving the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Reducing our carbon footprint, conserving energy, and finding new solutions to create a sustainable future for motorsport – and for the environment as a whole.
SOCIAL
Managing and identifying business impacts on our customers, Members, staff, volunteers and officials, and the Greater Sydney precinct at Sydney Motorsport Park.
ECONOMICAL
Our corporate responsibility and KPIs in the financial sphere, from creating best practice and policy today, to future planning and ensuring our tomorrow.
LATEST NEWS:
Sydney Motorsport Park racing towards a greener future
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Driving sustainability at SMSP.
Humanitix hits $4m in donations!
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MYLAPS Goes Carbon Neutral
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Tyrecycle
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Asahi Beverages
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2023 CLOSED LOOP 12-MONTH WASTE AUDIT
Total waste recycled – 1,234 square metres, or twenty-six 40-foot containers!
149,000 cups and 130,000 cans/containers recycled.
Super Solar – GASSD FIRED PIZZAS
At SMSP events, you may run into Troy Sullivan and his gassd fired pizza’s van, Australia’s only exclusively solar powered pizza van!
Partnership with Closed Loop
Sydney Motorsport Park’s official Sustainability Services partner, helping to reduce our waste and footprint while increasing our recycling and upcycling, renewable practices, and creating our circular economy.
The Sustainable Circuits Index
The Sustainable Circuits Index ranks companies based on their sustainability efforts, with a focus on reducing environmental impact. In 2022, we ranked first in Australia and 32nd in the world.