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SUSTAINABLE MOTORSPORT
Although there are no defined targets or dates here , once it is put down in writing , it provides the Club and its members with clear direction in which to take its sustainability efforts and can be communicated to all members , competitors , officials , marshals , contractors and suppliers , ideally with a permanent position on the Club ’ s website .
The other purpose of this statement is to provide a platform from which to expand and develop the key tactics the Club will employ to improve its sustainability . This begins with the creation of a list of how the Club interacts with environmental legislations and what it must do to ensure compliance , depending on the disciplines involved .
These can include Motorsport UK strategies , policies and regulations such as noise testing , oil spill management and waste disposal and national laws including Waste Regulations 2011 , Environment Act 2021 , Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 , Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 .
When considering the Club ’ s actions and impacts , one of the most important parts of the Environmental Management System is the recognition of risk . In a similar format to a health and safety or risk assessment – which may be more familiar – this involves identification of hazards and risks , with each factor having a defined impact level .
Familiar hazards will include the burning of fossil fuels that create air pollution ; fuel leakage or spills that could contaminate soil and ground water ; high noise levels that could impact a local community ; large volumes of signage that
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can cause waste ; off road activities that can damage flora and fauna ; and spectator travel that can increase CO 2 emissions .
In the environmental assessment , each of these hazards – and any others that may specifically relate to a Club activity or event – are defined in a table detailing the specific environmental aspect , the relevant impact that the event causes and , most importantly , the level of risk – high , medium or low – that is involved .
Towards 2030
One of the most thought-provoking parts of the Motorsport UK Environmental Accreditation process comes in the definition of the ‘ Desired State of Sustainability .’ This part challenges Clubs to define where they would like to be with their sustainability in 2030 – and to create a single paragraph that explains these goals .
It could be a combination of many different sustainability efforts including commitments to become a net zero club ; provide clear evidence of efforts to measure and reduce emissions ; foster strong connections with the local community ; or just become recognised for making a positive environmental impact .
Having made that commitment – and remember , 2030 is now only five years away ! – it is vital to define clear steps that will lead to achieving those goals . That involves listing all potential negative effects and defining mitigation measures to manage these risks using SMART ( Specific , Measurable , Achievable , Realistic , Time-bound ) targets .
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