Educating fans, reducing waste and celebrating culture – ESG highlights from the Australian GP weekend

Over the last three years, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been working hard to put on a more sustainable and inclusive event, making progress through waste reduction, energy initiatives, education and awareness and much more.

In 2024, major strides were reported by the organisation, such as more than 15,000 plates and bowls being washed and reused, over 60,000 litres of water being refilled (saving some 122,000 single-use water bottles) and around 11 tonnes of food being collected and distributed to people in need (the equivalent of 22,000 meals).

Below, you can learn more about the various programs and activities that were active throughout the 2025 event, in collaboration with F1, partner companies and various teams.

Education, awareness and inclusivity

More than 20,000 students from 400 local schools came to learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in motorsport through the Driving Learning Program, Innovation Hub activations and Tech Talk Stage presentations.

Located in the Innovation Oval and repurposing an old shipping container, the Sustainability Engagement Activation was designed to educate patrons through key messaging on the emission-reducing energy initiatives implemented at the event.
RMIT University took part in the Community Experience Program with the Racing Bulls team, with ‘Women in STEM’ students from the STEM College presenting their robotic invention to the drivers as part of an interactive activity.

Waste reduction & circular economy

Closed-loop catering ware providers Green My Plate have been a fixture at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit for a number of years, and they returned in 2025 with food offerings in the Pit Stop Park served on reusable plates and bowls.
Social enterprise Reground offer circular solutions through innovative waste collection and minimisation projects, primarily the collection of coffee grinds which are then used as soil neutralisers in local parks and gardens. In 2025, Reground increased their presence at the event with waste educators positioned at recycling hubs throughout all General Admission areas, assisting patrons in putting waste and recycling in the correct bins. Reground’s consultancy team also conducted material packaging audits and engaged with food vendors to inform future packaging policies.

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Food donation charity Oz Harvest once again partnered with AGPC to collect and distribute food from catering stakeholders, diverting this food from landfill and distributing it to those in need.
Collection points for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme were located throughout the circuit, helping divert cans and bottles from landfill with materials recycled into new products.

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Chilled Wallop Water Refill Stations were located throughout the circuit, providing fans with free water to refill reusable bottles.
All grid supplied electricity for the Grand Prix came from 100% Certified Green Power, which is 100% clean, renewable energy. It is the only voluntary government accreditation program guaranteeing that power used is matched with power from renewable energy sources.
In partnership with the What Ability Foundation, the AGPC set aside time for guests with accessibility needs, their families and carers, to experience the Pit Lane in a comfortable and low-sensory environment.

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Celebrating Australia’s heritage

A traditional ceremony was performed by the Bunurong Land Council, the Traditional Custodians of the land where the Australian Grand Prix is held, demonstrating respect for indigenous cultural protocols. A special walk also symbolised the need for continuous support, empowerment and promotion of First Nations people and culture as they strive for genuine change and reconciliation.

Little Rocket, a 100% First Nations-owned business, designed the three fan activations in collaboration with First Nation businesses and community groups.
A driver digeridoo activity was also arranged with the involvement of the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) – a not-for-profit school and boarding program whose students come from remote and regional communities. Around 80 MITS students attended the race weekend, eight of whom were chosen to be ‘Grid Kids’.