Sustainability
@SMSP
Driving the future of sustainability in motorsport.
LATEST NEWS:
SMSP Circuit achieves Australia’s first FIA sustainability accreditation
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.
In tackling this important initiative, the ARDC recognises that success is a collective effort, achieved by sharing intelligence and experiences, and working collaboratively towards a common goal. Sustainability in Motorsport is definitely an enduro – not a sprint. It is also a race with no checkered flag, as there is always more that can be done
Our success stories.
Driving sustainability at SMSP.
2024 CLOSED LOOP Q2 WASTE AUDIT
Q2 2024: Total Waste 310.9m3 Diverted from landfill 77.8%!
The Sustainable Circuits Index™
#1 in Australia, four years running. The annual Sustainable Circuits Index™ (SCI) was created in 2021 to allow those involved in motorsport to benchmark…
Green and Gold!
Sydney Motorsport Park has claimed the top spot in Australia in the global Sustainable Circuits Index… for the fourth year in a row! It’s…
2023-2024 CLOSED LOOP 12-MONTH WASTE AUDIT
The initial Waste Audit conducted by CLES covered the period from Feb 22 through to Jan 23, the first 12 months of CLES contract with the ARDC as ‘Official Sustainability Partner’.
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Sydney Motorsport Park racing towards a greener future
▪ARDC welcomes motorsport industry stakeholders and thought-leaders to its first-ever Sustainability in Motorsport Roundtable▪Sydney Motorsport Park continues to lead the way as Australia’s #1…
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Humanitix hits $4m in donations!
In February 2022, the ARDC began a partnership with a new Australian ticketing platform, Humanitix. A not-for-profit organisation, Humanitix puts all profits from booking…
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.
Our Actions.
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.