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Mercedes F1 Goes Green: Massive 260,000-Tree Project to Offset Carbon Footprint

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
February 14, 2025
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is taking a major step towards sustainability, launching the Mercedes-Chestnut Carbon initiative—a groundbreaking project aimed at restoring 200 hectares of degraded land into biodiverse forests.

With over 260,000 native trees set to be planted, this ambitious program aligns with Mercedes’ long-term carbon reduction goals, compensating for 5,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2027 and 2030.

Toto Wolff: “We Are Determined to Lead by Example”

Mercedes Team Principal & CEO Toto Wolff emphasized that this initiative is part of the team’s commitment to becoming one of the most sustainable global sports teams.

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“We are determined to lead by example in the pursuit of sustainability,” Wolff stated. “We’re excited about the growth of our sport in the United States and committed to supporting projects there as we work towards our goals.”

He further stressed that while Mercedes remains focused on reducing emissions at the source, residual emissions require high-quality carbon removal solutions, making this project a critical piece of the team’s sustainability strategy.

A Win for the Environment: More Than Just Carbon Offsetting

Mercedes’ investment in Chestnut Carbon’s reforestation projects not only helps remove carbon from the atmosphere but also provides a multitude of environmental and socio-economic benefits:

  • Restores degraded agricultural land previously used for monocrops and methane-intensive cattle farming
  • Boosts biodiversity by planting a mix of native pine and 18 hardwood species
  • Improves air and water quality in surrounding regions
  • Creates jobs by hiring local experts and workers for planting and land management
  • Sources seedlings locally, reinforcing community engagement

Chestnut Carbon has already planted over 10 million trees, with a goal of removing more than one million tonnes of carbon by 2040.

Mercedes’ Commitment to Gold Standard Offsetting

By selecting a Gold Standard for Global Goals-certified program, Mercedes ensures transparency, independent auditing, and adherence to rigorous carbon offset methodologies.

This initiative joins Mercedes’ broader sustainability efforts, which blend nature-based and technology-driven carbon removal solutions.

The Future of F1: A More Sustainable Motorsport

With Formula 1 pushing for a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030, Mercedes’ bold investment in environmental restoration signals that sustainability is no longer an afterthought—it’s a priority.

Can other teams follow Mercedes’ lead and implement large-scale carbon offset programs? As the sport evolves, this initiative sets a new benchmark for environmental responsibility in global motorsport.

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