Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Partners with Chestnut Carbon to Restore 200 Hectares of Biodiverse Forest

• Restoring 200 hectares of forest: Planting 260,000 native trees to revive degraded land.
  
• 5,500 tons of CO2 removal: Securing carbon credits for emissions offset between 2027-2030.
  
• Economic and ecological benefits: Supporting biodiversity, air and water quality, and local jobs.
  

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is partnering with Chestnut Carbon to drive large-scale carbon removal projects across the Southeastern United States. The initiative aims to restore 200 hectares (~500 acres) of degraded farmland into thriving biodiverse forests, aligning with the team’s sustainability goals.

Why it matters

While emissions reduction remains a priority, the team acknowledges the need for high-quality carbon removals to address unavoidable emissions, in line with Oxford Offsetting Principles.

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The commitment

• Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 has secured carbon removal credits through Chestnut Carbon, offsetting 5,500 tons of CO2 from 2027 to 2030.
  
• This investment supports Chestnut’s Sustainable Restoration Project, which has planted over 10 million trees to date, with one million+ tons of carbon captured by 2040.
  
• The project also improves biodiversity, air, and water quality, while creating local jobs by sourcing seedlings and hiring regional experts for planting.
  

Industry-leading standards

The initiative aligns with the Gold Standard for Global Goals, ensuring third-party auditing, conservative carbon accounting, and lasting impact.

What they’re saying

Toto Wolff, CEO & Team Principal, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team:“We are determined to lead by example in sustainability. This collaboration is a crucial step in addressing our residual emissions and reaffirms our commitment to becoming one of the most sustainable global sports teams.”

**Toto Wolff, CEO & Team Principal, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team**

Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team:“Working with Chestnut Carbon enables us to support projects that sequester carbon while benefiting biodiversity and local communities. This investment is key to our broader carbon removal strategy.”

**Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team**

Ben Dell, CEO, Chestnut Carbon:“We’re proud to partner with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 to deliver high-quality, nature-based carbon removals. Our long-term commitment ensures environmental integrity and community engagement for sustainable impact.”

**Ben Dell, CEO, Chestnut Carbon**