Environment

RAC and the environment

RAC Environmental Commitment Statement

Yes The RAC accepts our responsibility to help protect the natural environment and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Yes The RAC and our people will strive for continuous improvement to make our own operations more sustainable and to reduce our impact on the environment.
Yes The RAC will influence, educate and inform our members on ways they can contribute to a more sustainable future whilst ensuring our members have access to a range of sustainable mobility options.
Yes The RAC will work with governments, industry and other stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for members, the community and the environment.
Reducing emissions

Overview

We support a cleaner, greener WA to protect our natural heritage for future generations.

  • Since 2002 the RAC has offset the emissions produced by its motor vehicle fleet.
  • Our head office building was designed using environmentally sustainable design principles and has been awarded a four-star NABERS Energy for Offices base building rating.
  • The RAC recycles your old battery when we replace it with a new one.

Find out more about what the RAC is doing to help the environment.

Overview

Bush Heritage AustraliaAir quality, water quality, greenhouse gases, noise and ozone depletion are just some of the impacts vehicles can have.

Did you know the average Australian car travels 15,000km per year, emitting around 4 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere? Because of this, it is important to keep in mind the impact your car may have on the environment and how to reduce it.

Read more about the impact of vehicles on the environment.

Reducing Emissions10 points for greener motoring

  1. Buy green
  2. Plan your journey
  3. Check tyre pressures frequently
  4. Reduce loads and avoid the need for roof racks
  5. Don't warm up your engine before starting off
  6. Use air conditioning only when necessary
  7. Accelerate gently and keep your speed constant
  8. Use engine braking
  9. Don't idle your engine
  10. Offset your CO2 emissions

Read more about the 10 points for greener motoring.

Fact sheets

We encourage you to consider the environment before printing these fact sheets.

What motorists think (PDF)

Roadside Assistance goes green (PDF)

Eco driving (PDF)

Emissions trading (PDF)

Fuel tax reform (PDF)

Commonly asked questions (PDF)

Make Cars Green booklet (PDF)

What the RAC is doing
Environmental issues
What you can do

Smoky vehicles

Have you noticed a smoky vehicle on the roads?