The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One (F1) team has invested in forest-based carbon removal (CDR) projects through a new collaboration announced on 13 February. The partnership will support large-scale reforestation efforts in the Southeastern United States, reinforcing the team's long-term carbon reduction strategy and its goal to achieve net zero by 2040.
A close-up of a forest worker planting a tree seedling, with an F1 track and a racing car in the background. AI generated picture.
As part of Chestnut Carbon’s Gold Standard-registered Sustainable Restoration Project, the initiative will restore 200 hectares of degraded farmland and pastures by planting more than 260,000 native trees. The resulting carbon removal credits will help offset the team’s future residual emissions.
Through this investment, Mercedes-AMG Petronas has secured a forward delivery agreement for approximately 5,500 nature-based CDR credits between 2027 and 2030. These credits contribute to the team’s sustainability goal of achieving net zero for race-team-controlled emissions by 2030, with a broader target of full net zero across all scopes by 2040.
‘By investing in Chestnut Carbon now, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is securing nature-based carbon removal credits to compensate for future residual emissions and encouraging the growth of this key sector’, the team stated.
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The surge in corporate commitments to carbon neutrality has driven a growing demand for nature-based carbon removal solutions, with companies across various industries securing long-term access to high-quality carbon credits. Major corporations are increasingly investing in large-scale carbon credit purchases, underscoring the role of voluntary carbon markets in meeting sustainability targets.
The collaboration between Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 and a US-based forest project developer reflects a broader industry trend, where businesses are integrating both nature-based and technological solutions to compensate for their unavoidable emissions. As more organisations work toward ambitious net-zero goals, the voluntary carbon market continues to expand, providing a vital mechanism for companies to meet their decarbonisation objectives.
This latest investment underscores the F1 team’s strategy of combining both technological and nature-based carbon removal solutions, strengthening its commitment to sustainable operations within the high-performance motorsport industry.
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As businesses increasingly turn to nature-based solutions to meet their sustainability goals, the demand for high-quality carbon credits continues to rise. Large-scale commitments from industry leaders highlight the crucial role of reforestation and carbon removals in balancing emissions while delivering long-term environmental and economic value. At DGB Group, we enable businesses to take action through impactful nature-based carbon projects that restore ecosystems and drive real change. Now is the time to be part of this growing movement—discover how you can invest in high-quality carbon solutions today.
