FIA will officially take part in COP28 in UAE next year: Ben Sulayem

BOLOGNA, 9th December 2022 (WAM) – The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced that for the first time ever, the governing body of motor sport will officially take part in COP28 in the UAE next year.

“I am very happy to announce that for the first time ever, the FIA will officially take part in COP28 in the UAE next year. It is the ideal platform to showcase our strong record,” FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem told the 2022 FIA Annual General Assembly in Bologna, today. “We must also lead in sustainability. Our job as the FIA is to promote safe, affordable, and sustainable motor sport and mobility for all.”

“We are committed to Net Zero by 2030, and we are backing that with action. This year we introduced F1 regulations so that by 2026 it will only use sustainable fuels. By 2030 all of our championships will use sustainable energies.And this year the FIA has reduced its carbon footprint by 6%, beating the annual target in the Paris Agreement,” he said.

But, he noted, it is not just the FIA that has taken action. Since 2019, the number of Clubs who have achieved environmental accreditation has tripled. Next year we expect it to double again.

”In recognition of all this hard work, I’m proud to say we have won the IOC Carbon Action Award.”

Ben Sulayem said that the FIA has re-launched the FIA University programme to become a truly knowledge-led Federation.

“Its research will help tackle challenges like climate change, online abuse and a lack of diversity. It will partner with organisations and companies to deliver valuable learning for members in mobility and motorsport.”