CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR RETAINS GOLD CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE SPORT IN 2024
Recognition Builds on Detroit Grand Prix Legacy as the First Motorsports Event Worldwide to Reach Gold Certification
DETROIT, Mich.?(December 2, 2024) – Continuing to evolve as the most sustainable Detroit Grand Prix in the event’s storied history, the 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear has once again been recognized with gold-level event certification through the Council for Responsible Sport. This recognition continues to distinguish the Detroit Grand Prix as the first-ever motorsports event worldwide to earn gold-level Responsible Sport certification.
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The Council for Responsible Sport recognizes and certifies events that meet a set of criteria for social and environmental responsibility objectives to make a positive impact in their communities. Since 2007, the organization has certified more than 200 events worldwide. Through its increased sustainability efforts, significant impact on the local economy and unique community partnerships, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear blazed a new trail in 2023 on its way to reaching gold-level certification and the event continued to build on its legacy by retaining gold status in 2024.
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“Retaining gold-level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport in 2024 is a tremendous honor for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and a true testament to our event’s year-round commitment to making a positive impact in our community,” said Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “With the help of our event partners, we are proud to build on the Grand Prix’s legacy of inclusion and sustainability while continuing to serve as a leader across the motorsports industry.”
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Key community partnerships and programs were crucial in helping the 2024 Detroit Grand Prix retain gold-level certification for the second consecutive year. Event organizers worked closely with Grand Prix partners to foster community engagement, sustainability initiatives, youth enrichment, small business empowerment and arts and culture opportunities across the City of Detroit in 2024. Penske Truck Rental expanded its partnership with the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear this year to offset carbon emissions, not only for fan travel to the Grand Prix but also for operational and mobile fuel combustion, by investing in carbon sequestration programs across the Midwest. In collaboration with its partner Priority Waste, the Grand Prix also broadened its recycling and waste diversion programs during this summer’s event.
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