sustainable development

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), as applied to the Le Mans 24 Hours, refers to all the actions undertaken by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and its partners to make the event more sustainable, inclusive and responsible.

The aim is to make the Le Mans 24 Hours an international model for sustainable motorsport, where performance goes hand in hand with responsibility.

Our CSR strategy is built around three pillars:

1. EngageMans for the Planet: reducing the event’s carbon footprint, optimised waste management, energy transition for the circuit, etc.
2. EngageMans for a Responsible Economy: promoting local stakeholders and businesses, short supply chains and sustainable purchasing, combating food waste, etc.
3. EngageMans for Everyone: inclusion, accessibility for all, charitable partnerships and support for local associations.

Under the “EngageMans for the Planet” pillar, the Race to 2030 programme embodies the ambition of the Le Mans 24 Hours in addressing climate challenges.

The objective by 2030 is to reduce CO₂ emissions by 30% and contribute to carbon projects to offset the equivalent of the remaining CO₂ emissions.

CSR initiatives and the Le Mans 24 Hours strengthen the local economy by supporting businesses, associations and jobs in the Sarthe region. They also promote the area through sustainable social, educational and environmental initiatives.

This approach makes Le Mans a model for responsible development, combining sport, innovation and strong local roots.

Teams competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours take part in the “Sustainable Endurance Award by DHL”, created in 2021 by the ACO, FIA WEC and DHL.

This award recognises the best initiatives in sustainability, social responsibility and environmental responsibility.

Since 2023, participation in this programme has been mandatory for all teams, encouraging the entire paddock to adopt more responsible practices.

The Le Mans 24 Hours actively support Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque, a charity that enables children suffering from heart defects to undergo surgery in France when treatment is not available in their home country.

Each year, the event also helps make children’s dreams come true in collaboration with several charitable organisations, placing people at the heart of the race.

The ACO has obtained FIA 3* Environmental Accreditation, the highest environmental distinction awarded by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile.

The ACO is also a signatory of the French Ministry of Sports and WWF France Charter of 15 Eco-Responsible Commitments

Reduce your carbon footprint by choosing:

1. Car-sharing,
2. Free shuttle services operating from park-and-ride car parks,
3. Train and tram services, with Le Mans TGV station and a tram stop located close to the East Gate entrance of the circuit,
4. Cycling, with dedicated bicycle parking available near the main entrances.

Bring your reusable water bottle!

Water fountains are installed throughout the circuit to reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles.

Together, let’s adopt simple habits to help preserve our resources.

More than 2,000 waste sorting bins are distributed across the site:

1. Yellow bins for recyclable waste,
2. Bins for organic waste,
3. Bins for non-recyclable waste.

PAPREC manages waste collection and processing across the circuit throughout the year. Together with the ACO, the shared objective is to achieve 80% material recovery (and only 20% energy recovery).

The Le Mans 24 Hours are also committed to combating food waste, with unsold food redistributed to Restos du Cœur and Pain contre la Faim.

1. Take your waste and equipment (tents, chairs, etc.) with you when leaving.
2. Use the designated sorting areas within the campsites.
3. Do not throw cigarette butts into the environment.

A clean site is more enjoyable for everyone!

Noise is part of the legend of the Le Mans 24 Hours, but please remember to protect your hearing health.

Earplugs are available at several points around the circuit.

Please also protect younger visitors, as their hearing is more sensitive!

Enjoy the race safely:

1. Do not drive after consuming alcohol,
2. Follow all traffic and safety instructions,

Leave the driving to the drivers!

The Le Mans 24 Hours is above all a responsible and shared celebration.