When applied to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) refers to all the actions conducted by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and its partners to make the event more sustainable, inclusive and accountable. The aim is to make the 24 Hours of Le Mans an international model of sustainable motorsport, where performance goes hand-in-hand with responsibility.

Since the club was founded in 1906, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has always placed the values of solidarity and mutual aid at the heart of its development. The ACO has now formalised its commitments to sustainable development with a three-pronged approach known as “EngageMans”: ENGAGEMANS FOR THE PLANET, ENGAGEMANS FOR A RESPONSIBLE ECONOMY, ENGAGEMANS FOR ALL

The ACO’s CSR policy applies across the entire Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans and in all our actions (waste management to increase recycling, greater reliance on local suppliers, presence of associations at the events, invitations to young students attending schools in Le Mans and the surrounding areas, reduced carbon footprint on the track through greener fuel and tyres, the Green Ticket, etc.).

The 24 Hours of Le Mans CSR policy boosts the local economy by supporting business, associations and jobs in La Sarthe. It promotes the area through sustainable social, educational and environmental actions. This approach makes Le Mans a model of responsible development combining sport, innovation and firm local roots.

Race to 2030 is the name of the ambitious plans upheld by the ACO and the 24 Hours of Le Mans to address climate-related concerns. ACO aims to cut CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 and to contribute to projects designed to reduce the equivalent of the remaining emissions.

The Sustainable Endurance Award by DHL is a prize created in 2021 by the ACO, the FIA WEC and DHL. It rewards teams entering the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the WEC for their initiatives in terms of sustainability and social and environmental responsibility.
Since 2023, participation is mandatory for all teams.

Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque helps children from developing countries who are in need of a heart operation to receive care. Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque is a charity organisation supported by the ACO and the 24 Hours of Le Mans for over 13 years. This partnership has helped save the lives of more than 145 children by financing vital heart surgery.

In 2024, the 24 Hours of Le Mans obtained ISO 20121 certification, which recognizes responsible and sustainable management of major events.
The ACO has also received FIA three-star environmental accreditation, the highest distinction awarded by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. These achievements reward the efforts undertaken to reduce the carbon footprint, encourage the circular economy and promote sustainable innovation.

The ACO has also signed a Charter comprising 15 eco-responsible commitments drawn up by the French Sports Ministry and WWF France.

A Green Ticket is an admission ticket, sold at the standard public price, for spectators committed to travelling to the 24 Hours of Le Mans using a greener transport solution (public transport, carpooling, electric or hybrid car, bicycle, on foot, etc.). This ticket is only available in a digital format.

By purchasing a Green Ticket, you contribute directly to the ACO’s action for the environment: 5% of Green Ticket sales is invested in our carbon-reducing strategy. By choosing a greener solution, you will also receive IMPACT CHALLENGE points to reward your eco-responsible commitment.

Green Ticket prices apply to Admission Only tickets: Week, Weekend, Wednesday Practice, Thursday Practice, Two-Day Practice and Sunday.

By choosing a Green Ticket, your eco-responsible commitment will see you receive IMPACT CHALLENGE points as a reward for coming to the venue by public transport, by bicycle, on foot, by carpooling, etc.

This ticket also contributes to the ACO’s environmental action: 5% of Green Ticket sales is invested in our carbon-reducing strategy.

Green Tickets are sold through our official online ticket site and are only available in digital format.

Each buyer is restricted to up to four tickets per booking.

You will automatically receive a confirmation email when your booking is finalized. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder and the email address associated with your customer account.

Our Customer Service is available at +33 (0)2 43 543210 or serviceclients@lemans.org

On booking, you will be asked to declare your principal means of transport.

You will receive an email with instructions for downloading your digital ticket.

The ticket can be transferred free of charge or at face value. We recommend, however, that you use the official resale platform if you are unable to come to the event.

A Green Ticket entitles you to 10% off your admission price. The following means of transport will be considered valid:

The scheme involves the following means of transport:

- Electric vehicle
- Hybrid vehicle
- Carpooling
- Long-distance train
- Local train
- ​Tram
- Bicycle
- On foot

Under-16s accompanied by an adult ticket-holder are admitted free of charge. Please show photo ID indicating the child’s date of birth at the gate.
Children will be issued with a wristband on which to write their name and your telephone number.
An adult can be accompanied by up to four children under 16.

Admission + Grandstand tickets are free for children under 8 sat on the lap of an accompanying adult in possession of a valid Admission + Grandstand ticket.

For children aged between 8 and 16, a special rate applies for Admission + Grandstand tickets. Upload proof of age when booking.

The ACO’s CSR policy applies across the entire Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans and in each of its activations (waste management to increase recycling, greater reliance on local suppliers, presence of associations at the events, invitations to young students attending schools in Le Mans and the surrounding areas, reduced carbon footprint on the track through greener fuel and tyres, the Green Ticket, etc.).

Launched in 2025, IMPACT CHALLENGE is the first interactive game of its kind held at a major international sports event.
Spectators attending the 24 Hours of Le Mans use the 24H EXPERIENCE application to complete “responsible assignments” by flashing QR codes spread around the circuit.

Each action scores points and the players enter draws every night with a chance of winning exclusive prizes.
IMPACT CHALLENGE is a different way of enjoying your time at the 24 Hours of Le Mans while showing your commitment to social responsibility.

For several years, the ACO has been working with the Restos du Cœur food bank charity to collect surplus food and distribute it to people in need.
This produce is collected from restaurant owners and caterers at the circuit and from the teams in the paddock. 

The ACO strongly encourages restaurant owners and caterers to adopt farm-to-fork solutions and increase the proportion of food supplied by local producers on their menu. All eateries now offer a vegetarian option.

Restaurants have also made arrangements to welcome diners with disabilities. 

Paprec is the company responsible for waste management at the 24 Hours of Le Mans site all year round.

The ACO and Paprec share the aim of achieving 80% material recovery for the waste generated at the circuit (and just 20% energy recovery).

Over 2,000 new waste sorting containers have been installed for this purpose. Spectators around the circuit can now place their waste in the appropriate bin.