The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Environmental Accreditation Programme is a framework designed to help motorsport and mobility stakeholders measure and enhance their environmental performance. Geobrugg has been awarded the three-star Environmental Accreditation by the FIA, making it the first circuit safety solution provider to receive the highest level of recognition for its commitment to environmental sustainability.
The three-star rating is reserved for those demonstrating best practice and a commitment to continual improvement through a robust environmental management system.
“Achieving the FIA three-star environmental accreditation is a proud moment for Geobrugg,” said Jochen Braunwarth, director of motorsport solutions at Geobrugg. “Sustainability is no longer an option; it is a necessity. As the first safety solution provider to reach this level, we are proving that high-performance track safety and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. This recognition validates our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining the world-class protection our partners expect.”
Commitment to best practice
To achieve the rating, Geobrugg underwent a comprehensive audit of its operations, evaluating 17 criteria including energy consumption, supply chain management, transportation planning and waste reduction. Key highlights of Geobrugg’s environmental strategy include resource efficiency, such as using high-tensile steel that offers superior strength with less material weight, reducing the carbon intensity of transport and installation.
Geobrugg was also assessed on its carbon reduction efforts, and praised for implementing localized production and streamlined logistics to minimize emissions across global projects, as well as a focus on a circular economy focusing on the longevity and recyclability of steel components, ensuring that safety barriers provide a multi-decade lifecycle.
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