Recognised since 2017 with the highest level of FIA Environmental Accreditation (3 stars), the Vodafone Rally de Portugal has established itself as a national and international benchmark in the adoption of environmental best practices in motorsport.
Organised by the Automóvel Club de Portugal, the event integrates a rigorous Environmental Management System that is continuously improving, aligned with the FIA Sustainability Programme and high international standards.
This path of excellence has recently been reinforced with the award of the Gold Level in the Sustainable Circuits IndexTM 2025, recognising the Vodafone Rally de Portugal as one of the eight most sustainable temporary circuits in the world. This international recognition positively evaluates areas such as waste management, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, biodiversity protection and engagement with local communities.
The organisation of the event is based on strong collaboration with the Portuguese Environment Agency, the municipalities involved, environmental authorities and various waste management entities, complemented by emissions offsetting actions, such as the planting of native trees and environmental awareness initiatives. This coordinated work ensures pollution prevention, protection of soil and water, proper waste separation and disposal, and the rapid restoration of areas after the event.
Thanks to the consistency of the results achieved and its demonstrative effect, the Vodafone Rally de Portugal is now widely recognised as a national and international reference for environmental best practices in sport, having even been highlighted by the International Olympic Committee as the first successful case of environmental sustainability in motorsport.
A journey that confirms that, in the Vodafone Rally de Portugal, the race for sustainability is one that is won every year.