B to B Ch: Suzuka Circuit Selected as Finalist for the Sport Positive Awards 2025, an International Award Recognizing Sustainability Activities in the Sports World
Suzuka Circuit, operated by Honda Mobility Land Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture; President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Saito), has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix and has been selected as a finalist in the Transformation category of the Sport Positive Awards 2025, an international award that recognizes sustainability efforts in the sports world.
Sport Positive Awards is an international sustainability award that honors organizations and individuals who use the power of sport to address global challenges such as climate change, the biodiversity crisis, and environmental and climate justice.
More than 100 organizations and individuals from around the world have been selected as finalists in each category, including international sports organizations and teams such as the FIS (International Ski Federation), the NBA (National Basketball Association), and Premier League soccer clubs Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool FC, Manchester City, and Arsenal FC.
Suzuka Circuit is a finalist in the “Transformation” category, which recognizes organizations that have strategically strengthened their sustainability efforts in recent years and accelerated their response to climate change and biodiversity crises.
The awards will be announced at the “Sport Positive Summit” (October 7, 2025, London, UK), a gathering of sports organizations, leagues, and event organizers from around the world in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
[Reference] Sport Positive Awards 2025 Official Website
■ Initiatives at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix The F1 Japanese Grand Prix, held at Suzuka Circuit in April 2025 and attracting 266,000 visitors, achieved zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) through measures such as on-site solar panel power generation and increasing the biofuel ratio in the paddock area from 16% the previous year to 100%.
In addition, we have implemented measures such as zero landfill waste through separate collection and an expansion of direct tour buses, increasing the percentage of visitors using low-carbon transportation from 60.5% last year to 64.4%.
Prix Furthermore, we position these large-scale events as “demonstration fields for solving social issues,” providing opportunities for companies and local governments to demonstrate new solutions. Self-power generation using solar panels on-site was made possible through a partnership with Tess Engineering Co., Ltd., and beverages were served in reusable aluminum cups in partnership with UACJ Corporation.
In addition, Suzuka Circuit will supply all grid electricity used for motorsport events, not just the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, with CO2-free green electricity from 2022, and will eliminate the use of disposable plastics in food and beverages from 2023.
Suzuka Circuit will continue to work toward carbon neutrality for motorsport events, addressing global environmental and social issues in spectator sports and the entire industry, and contributing to a sustainable future.
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<Honda Mobilityland’s Basic Sustainability Policy>
Honda Mobilityland’s basic sustainability policy is to “contribute to the creation of a sustainable future by addressing global environmental and social issues through the cultivation of a mobility culture, the promotion of motorsports, and the practical application of human resource development.”
Furthermore, the company is promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by expanding the use of clean energy, reducing waste generation, and promoting recycling, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality at major motorsport events by 2030.
Honda Mobilityland Sustainability
Honda Mobilityland Corporation supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Suzuka Circuit is the first permanent circuit in Japan to achieve three stars, the highest level, in the FIA Environmental Certification Program.
<Suzuka Circuit Sustainability Activities>
<Suzuka Circuit Sustainability Partners> Company Name: Initiatives (in alphabetical order)
– adish Plus Co., Ltd.: Reducing CO2 emissions associated with fan transportation through the use of private carpooling services
– Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.: Horizontal recycling of PET bottles
; JTB Corporation: Expansion of low-carbon transportation options for fans attending the event
; Tess Engineering Co., Ltd.: Supply of renewable energy through solar panels
; Pieclex Co., Ltd.: Provision of compostable staff uniforms for the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours
; Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.: Consulting support for promoting sustainability initiatives
; UACJ Corporation: Provision of reusable aluminum returnable cups
; Raksul Co., Ltd.: Reduction of waste by reducing excess inventory
(as of August 2025).
We are also seeking new partners.
Honda Mobility Land and Suzuka Circuit are looking for partner companies that share our sustainability vision and want to create the future together. We welcome
co-creation in a wide range of fields, including renewable energy, resource recycling, mobility, digital solutions, and improving the fan experience.
If you are interested, please contact us here.
Honda Mobility Land Corporate Inquiries.
Read the original article in Japanese here.