ACP – Automóvel Club de Portugal, as organiser of WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal, is committed to the FIA Sustainability Programme and the FPAK Environmental Sustainability Code, with the aim of continuing to improve and minimise the environmental impact of the event and, as one of the WRC events that welcomes a large number of spectators, WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal maintains its aim of being a benchmark in environmental issues, both nationally and internationally.
According to FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme, WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal has been certified since 2017 with the Achievement of Excellence level and subsequently with the Three-Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest level of environmental recognition. In 2019, it was also recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the first motorsport success case for environmental sustainability.
To fulfil our objectives, we have established partnerships with Portuguese Environment Agency, all the municipalities involved in the event, environmental authorities and local waste management entities. We have also defined a programme to offset greenhouse gas emissions, and we promote actions to plant native species in the areas surrounding the event.
Therefore, WRC Rally de Portugal, through its Environmental Management System, will be guided by the following principles:
1. Comply with applicable environmental legislation, as well as other obligations voluntarily assumed, including the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme and the FPAK Environmental Sustainability Code;
2. Promote environmental awareness among our stakeholders (organisation, drivers, teams, volunteers, media, spectators, partners and external suppliers) and encourage them to fulfil and enforce good environmental practices;
This Environmental Policy, supported by a strong “performance against objectives” attitude, will regularly be reviewed and updated, ensuring continuous improvement of the entire Environmental Management System.
January 2026
The Organising Committee of WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal
Accreditations and Certifications
WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal has the following external environmental recognitions::
FIA Environmental Accreditation – 3 Stars
(Level “Achievement of Excellence” since 2017)
Recognition of compliance with
FPAK Environmental Sustainability Code
Recognised in 2019 by the International Olympic Committee as the first success story in motorsport for environmental sustainability, WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal recently reaffirmed its excellence by being awarded Gold Level in the Sustainable Circuits Index 2025.
This distinction ranks the event as one of the eight most sustainable temporary circuits in the world, recognising its performance in crucial areas such as waste management, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, biodiversity protection and the involvement of local communities.
The Vodafone Rally de Portugal florest
Did you know that the Vodafone Rally de Portugal has its own forest, and that the official website of the event is carbon-neutral?
Anyone can contribute to offsetting emissions by planting trees in reforestation projects around the world.
Visit the Vodafone Rally de Portugal forest and join our mission.
Access it here and choose the project you like the most.
The Environmental Management Plan
Check out the Environmental Management Plan developed for WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal here, where you can find out more about the actions taken by the organisation to reduce the event's environmental impact.
If you have any questions about WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal's approach to the environment, please contact us at [email protected].