Parveer Ramana, Aston Martin Aramco Sustainability and Environment Lead with Martin Townsend from the British Standards Institute
- Aston Martin Aramco become the first Formula One team to comply with ISO standard 50001.
- Team has improved energy performance, increased energy efficiency and reduced energy use.
- Aston Martin Aramco helping to change perceptions of the industry in line with the FIA’s objectives.
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team has become the first F1 team to comply with ISO standard 50001 – a globally recognised certification that outlines the requirements for implementing an energy management system. It offers organisations a framework to enhance energy performance.
Aston Martin Aramco’s goal for ISO 50001 is to improve energy performance, increase energy efficiency, and reduce energy consumption and associated costs. An energy management system controls the energy consumption at the AMR Technology Campus at Silverstone and is designed to ensure there is a systematic approach to continuously improving energy performance.
In order to satisfy the standard, Aston Martin Aramco completed three audits over the course of 2023 with the final audit taking place in December 2023. The certificate was issued to the team in January 2024.
Ben Fitzgerald, Operations Director, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One®Team, said: “This is another example of Aston Martin Aramco making a positive difference for the future and changing the perceptions of our industry in line with the FIA’s Environmental Strategy 2020-2030. Committing to sustainability and implementing initiatives is an important step towards the evolution of the motorsport industry and protecting the planet.
“The long-term benefits of achieving ISO 50001 include improved energy efficiency, better financial performance, risk mitigation, and cost savings. Through our responsible business strategy, Make A Mark, we are committed to driving positive progress for the planet and our people. ISO 50001 also reinforces our commitment to our FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation and the future topics of the FIA’s sustainability working group.”
Key elements to ISO 50001 accreditation include:
An Industry leading energy policy – An established energy policy that aligns with the organisation’s objectives and commitment to continual improvement of energy performance.
Advanced energy planning – Identifying significant energy uses, establishing energy performance indicators, and setting energy objectives and targets.
Strong operational Implementation processes and controls to achieve energy objectives and targets. This includes training, communication, and documentation.
Stringent energy management review processes – carried out regularly to ensure it remains effective and aligned with responsible business objectives.
