GYTR GRT Yamaha becomes first WorldSBK team to complete independent ESG assessment and obtain verified sustainability rating

During FIM Sustainability Week, WorldSBK continues to spotlight practical initiatives and operational developments introduced across the paddock by teams, partners and stakeholders. 
 
Among them, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team have become the first team in WorldSBK to complete a structured ESG assessment process and obtain an independently verified sustainability rating. 
 
The project was carried out in partnership with weprosperitY, an ESG advisory organisation supporting companies and sports organisations in measuring, improving and reporting sustainability practices through structured assessment frameworks. 
 
The assessment process followed a six-step methodology including materiality analysis, ESG measurement, independent verification of the rating, improvement planning and long-term reporting objectives. The rating was independently verified by Ecomate, an accredited third-party body, while weprosperitY supported the assessment and improvement process. 
 
Rather than focusing solely on declarations or offsetting initiatives, the approach taken by GYTR GRT Yamaha centred on establishing measurable operational benchmarks across environmental, social and governance areas relevant to the realities of an international racing team. 
 
The assessment evaluated the organisation across eleven categories, ranging from waste management and mobility to governance and staff wellbeing. The process established a measurable baseline from which future progress can be monitored and developed over time. 
 
The team’s strongest results came in areas already deeply integrated into its day-to-day operations, particularly waste and circular economy practices, health and safety procedures, and innovation. Waste and circular economy scored 81/100, while health and safety achieved 79/100. 
 
At the same time, the assessment process also identified areas where further progress can be made, particularly regarding logistics, mobility and energy usage; key challenges for a team operating internationally throughout a WorldSBK season. 
 
The team is now working on a 2026-2027 improvement roadmap aimed at further strengthening its sustainability performance over time. 
 
For GYTR GRT Yamaha, the process was designed not to change the identity of the team, but to better structure, measure and improve practices already embedded within its daily activities. As outlined in the report accompanying the rating process: “The team did not change the way it races - it chose to measure it, improve it and account for it.” 
 
About the FIM Sustainability Week 
The FIM Sustainability Week is the Federation’s flagship initiative for promoting global awareness and action across the three dimensions of sustainability, with a strong emphasis on environmental and social responsibility within the motorcycling family. The initiative was formally approved by the FIM Board of Directors in February 2021. In 2026, the initiative takes on renewed meaning through a more organic, people-centred approach, rooted in what truly defines us: our community. At the heart of this year’s campaign is the FIM family - its members, stakeholders, and partners - and the collective impact that can be achieved when we act together. Reflecting the global call to act #NowForClimate, the FIM Sustainability Week highlights that meaningful change is driven not only through our events and championships, but also through the everyday choices made in every household of the FIM family. Each action counts. Together, through shared responsibility and collective effort, we can act now and contribute to a more sustainable future.