RALLY Australia’s status as a world leader in environmental sustainability in motorsport has been confirmed after it achieved a major award from the FIA Institute for Sustainability.
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Organisers of Australia’s round of the event were praised for their post-event report and carbon footprint calculations.
Now in its 25th year, Rally Australia has hosted the WRC on the NSW Coffs Coast since 2011 with the stage set to close the 2016 series on 17-20 November.
In 2013, Rally Australia became the first motorsport event in the world to receive the Achievement of Excellence award for environmental sustainability, which is backed by the FIA’s Action for Environment campaign.
Subsequently, the rally was also confirmed as the first FIA-regulated event to achieve Carbon Neutral Status.
Rally Australia’s ongoing environmental program, managed by specialist consultant Colin Trinder, undertakes extensive measures to protect and preserve the local Coffs Coast environment, seeking to ensure the lowest possible impact from the presence of thousands of visitors attending the four-day event.
Event Chairman Ben Rainsford said was an important milestone for the organiser and the host region.
“We’re fortunate to stage Kennards Hire Rally Australia in a region rich with pristine natural attractions and that we have an opportunity to showcase this to the world,” he said.
“The Achievement of Excellence award for a second time is proof our in-house environmental team has world-class expertise … we take every imaginable measure, from flora and fauna audits, to spill prevention, recycling and carbon offset and the Coffs Coast community can be proud of this latest award.”
