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Bristol Airport announces the carbon offsetting of all road journeys
The carbon offsets will be purchased retrospectively by Bristol Airport following the scheme coming into effect on 1 January 2020.
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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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Salvador Airport achieves Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 certification
The certification, granted by the Airports Council International, recognises an airport's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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New study shows majority of British public are positive towards aviation
Over half of the British public believe the pros of aviation outweigh the cons, but environmental concerns have caused a decrease in this percentage compared to 2018.
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Installation of solar power plant underway at Salvador Bahia Airport
The implementation of the plant makes Salvador Airport the first in the country to have a solar plant supplying energy to the terminal.
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London City Airport achieves carbon neutral status under ACI programme
The airport was awarded ‘Level 3+ (Neutrality)’ status under ACI World's Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, the highest possible accreditation.
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Electric aviation programmes to receive $55 million from U.S. DOE
The programmes represent focused efforts on the development of more energy-efficient, electric motor and powertrain systems for commercial aircraft.
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Compostable security bags to be trialled by London Stansted Airport
Changing to an environmentally-friendly, compostable alternative could stop the waste of 11 million plastic security bags per year.
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Genève Aéroport commits to sustainability with innovative heating source
With this creative solution, Genève Aéroport will be able to stop consuming two million litres of oil per year and reduce its impact on its surroundings.
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IATA announces 50 per cent decrease in carbon emissions per passenger
The decrease is a result of significant investments into fuel efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel since 2009.
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Toronto Pearson’s story of growth
To ensure passengers choose your airport over others, its infrastructure requires significant and sustainable investments, expresses Patrick Neville, Vice President of Airport Development and Technical Services for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
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VINCI Airports completes Salvador Bahia Airport renovation project
The project undertaken by VINCI Airports has increased Salvador Bahia Airport's capacity to 15 million passengers annually.
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European airports welcome opportunities provided by EC Green Deal
The new sustainability and climate strategy announced by the European Commission has been eagerly welcomed by the EU aviation industry.
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Approaching noise management with new methods
Today, we consider annoyance as the most obvious reaction to aviation noise, says Marius Nicolescu, Secretary General of Airport Regions Council. With the clear indication that air travel is continuing to rise, global passenger numbers expected to double by 2037 and communities becoming more vocal about noise impact, airports need…
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Birmingham Airport launches fully electric bus fleet
The new fleet is the result of a £1.8 million investment and will replace the diesel vehicles currently in operation at the airport.
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Dubai Airports to remove all single-use plastics by early 2020
Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport will remove all uses of single-use plastics following the original pledge in June 2019.
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