Responsible Resource Consumption

From data-led energy reduction to food waste prevention, we’re working to decouple our resource use from growth - embedding efficiency into everyday decision-making across our factory and beyond.

Energy Performance Update

In 2024, overall energy consumption at our Brackley factory decreased by 1% compared to our baseline year 2022. Although this looks like a small change, it translates to a much more significant reduction per person with a 17% drop in kWh/head since 2022. This decoupling of energy use and growth is driven by long-term projects including:

Heat recovery around autoclaves
Replacement of legacy lighting and HVAC systems
Real-time performance monitoring

In 2024, we enhanced our waste management by improving recycling behaviours and appointing a dedicated operative to sort waste streams. Total waste dropped by 14% compared to 2023, but with fluctuations common in a fast-paced R&D environment, we’re focused on long-term progress through team education and supplier collaboration.

Our Responsible Resource Consumption Projects

Brackley Redevelopment Update

We are redeveloping our Brackley factory to optimise resource consumption. Guided by our bespoke 360 Sustainability Framework, we will use reusable and recyclable materials where possible in the build, and the new buildings will help achieve our targets for energy, water and waste, with efficiency in mind.

Smarter Energy Use, Powered by Data

In 2024, we completed the installation of over 550 energy sub-meters at our Brackley site, enabling near real-time monitoring by area and machine. A pilot in our Aero Machine Shop led to a 30% reduction in baseload energy use, achieved through data-driven changes like enforced hibernation modes and smarter scheduling. We’re now scaling this approach across the factory, with departmental reps working closely with our Sustainability team to identify further savings.

Kit Circularity and Collaboration

In Formula One, team kit changes every year. New sponsors mean new designs, which means thousands of items of new branded kit. We’re exploring how to tackle this through collaboration, creative reuse and a growing commitment to circularity - from the pit lane to the catwalk.

At the end of the 2024 season, surplus kit was sorted, processed and channelled into the best available next use - adopting circular economy principles. While this process is ongoing in 2025, the following routings have been identified:

1,020 kg recycled
420 kg donated to charities
221 kg incinerated for energy recovery

Less Scrap, More Precision

We’ve reduced scrap waste from our supply chain by 3% year-on-year since 2022 through closer collaboration, better planning and a renewed focus on right-first-time quality. By identifying inefficiencies early and tightening tolerances, we’re cutting material waste, avoiding rework and building a leaner, more sustainable car.