Environment

Banning single-use plastics, encouraging use of public transport to and from an airport, managing food waste, reducing use of fossil fuels, monitoring water use, switching to renewable energy sources, sourcing food sustainably. These are all examples of how an airport can begin to reduce its carbon footprint; its greenhouse-gas emissions; its impact on the environment.

The climate change emergency is upon us, and all industries must work hard at becoming more sustainable – the aviation industry included. As the above paragraph demonstrates, this goes beyond using sustainable aviation fuel.

Many airports and authorities have recognised the need to implement environmentally-friendly strategies, and International Airport Review here showcases some of these achievements. However the entire industry must continue striving and innovating to ensure an airport’s surroundings are not negatively impacted and the environment is protected for the future.

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Digital boardroom executive report: Airport recovery series

2 February 2022 | By International Airport Review

Read this exclusive free report from our latest closed-door digital boardroom for C-level airport executives.

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In conversation with Deborah Flint, President of Greater Toronto Airport Authority

1 February 2022 | By Holly Miles

Watch this exclusive interview with Deborah Flint conducted at the ACI WAGA in November 2021.

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Belgrade Airport launches heating plant to reduce environmental impact

31 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

As part of the reconstruction at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, the airport has launched a new energy plant to reduce the environmental impact made by its heating and electrical energy.

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In conversation with Nicolas Notebaert of VINCI Concessions and VINCI Airports

26 January 2022 | By Holly Miles

Watch this exclusive interview with Nicolas Notebaert of VINCI Concessions and VINCI Airports at the World Aviation Festival in London.

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Aeroporti di Roma to accelerate green transition with Eni biofuel

26 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

Together, both Eni and Aeroporti di Roma will continue to promote decarbonisation initiatives in the aviation industry, with the aim to accelerate the green transition of airports across the globe.

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Government commits funding to reduce air travel emissions

21 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

UK government have invested £3.7 million into redesigning the airside operations to be faster, more reliable, quieter, and greener, as part of its Build Back Better initiative.

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ACI-LAC reaches a total of 52 airports in carbon accreditation programme

20 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean has recognised 52 airports for their continued sustainable efforts, as part of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.

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Landmark investment to supercharge Advanced Air Mobility industry

20 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

The Advanced Air Mobility industry will continue to develop, as Urban-Air Port secures a major investment from Supernal. Together, they will start the construction of 200 vertiport sites across the world.

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How the aviation industry transformed to combat wildlife trafficking

19 January 2022 | By ROUTES

Before 2015, there was very little awareness of wildlife trafficking via air among the aviation industry, but the formation of the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership catalysed a global response. At the end of six years of the Partnership, ROUTES reflects upon its impact…

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Prototype eco-friendly electric bus trialled at Vilnius Airport

19 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

Vilnius Airport has begun trials for the prototype of a fully electric, eco-friendly bus, to continue the airport’s sustainable efforts, as well as to create a seamless passenger transportation experience.

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Swedavia’s airports encouraged to refuel with HVO fossil-free diesel

17 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

At Stockholm Arlanda and Göteborg Landvetter Airports, Swedavia has launched a new HVO 100 incentive, to encourage other organisations operating at Swedavia’s airports to phase out fossil fuels by 2025.

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Glasgow Airport commits to sustainable airfield lighting project

14 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

To further its commitments to a sustainable future, Glasgow Airport is set to install a new model of airfield lighting which is 25 per cent more energy efficient and eco-friendly.

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New ‘0’ Zero Point art exhibition uses Istanbul Airport’s waste materials

13 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

Istanbul Airport has launched a new art exhibition ‘0’ Zero Point by the artist Deniz Sağdıç, in its departures terminal, to raise visitors’ and passengers’ awareness of sustainability and recycling.

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Ahmedabad Airport plans for a greener future

12 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

Ahmedabad International Airport is striving for a greener tomorrow, as the airport plants over 2,000 trees of nearly 20 different species, as part of its sustainability initiatives.

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UK CAA to improve aviation sustainability with new expert panel

11 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

A new Environmental Sustainability Panel will be created by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to provide advice on crucial aviation environmental and sustainability decisions.