The ABB Formula E Championship has become the first motorsport category 💛to achieve a net zero carb🌊on footprint.

Since its conception as all-electric series in 2014, Formula E has worked to achieve its carbon neutrality goal by following recomm𝔍end♏ations of the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Formula E says it has followed three key steps to achieve a net zero carbon footprint: effective measurement of carbon output, prioritising reducing its footp🎉rint and offse♎tting remaining unavoidable emissions.

Its emission reduction measures included optimising transport and logistics, extending end-of-life o෴ptions for lithium-ion battery cells and cutting out single-use plastics on site during events.

Last week, Formula E’s CEO Jamie Reigle signed the UN’s꧃ EU 2030 letter in support of the UN’s Race to Zero campaign for a decarbonised economy.

“The ABB FIA Formula E Championship aims to deliver better futures through racing, and we are committed✃ to play a leading role in counteracting the effects of climate change,” Reigle said.

“We have actively measured and reduced our emissions since our inception and💝 are proud to have achieved a net zero carbon footprint by offsetting our remaining emissions.

“We have a responsibility to minimise the environmen🐻tal impact of our global sport and are pleased to support vitaꦇl environmental projects in each of our race markets.

“As a sport built on purpose, we remain committed to grow our sustainable practi♏ces and hope to inspire others to join us on our journey.”

FIA president Jean Todt said he welcomed what he described as an “important step” for thཧꦛe championship.

“🌌I welcome this important step forward by the ABB FIA Formula E Championship for the environmeꦕnt,” he added.

“Indeed, we are both signatories of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and this is one of the four key pillars of #PurposeDriven, the move💜ment launched by the FIA to♛ increase motorsport and mobility’s contribution to society.”

Last November, F1 set out its plan to b💃ecome carbon💫 neutral by 2030.