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Bristol Airport installs electric vehicle charging zones
Bristol Airport has installed a ten-bay charging zone, with the potential to expand this in the future, to promote the use of electric vehicles for both passengers and employees.
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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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In-Depth Focus 2019: Preparing for the future of aviation
All stakeholders within the aviation industry are presently faced with the challenge of minimising their impact on the environment. From carbon emissions, noise levels, water usage and waste, all aspects of airport operations need to be considered with a sustainable mindset.
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International Airport Review Issue 4 2019
In this issue, find out how to get the most out of your runway; how a car parking robot can increase capacity by 40 per cent, and how aerodrome safeguarding is one of the best kept secrets in aviation.
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Sustainability Series: How does Salvador Bahia Airport protect the environment?
Each airport faces different challenges, but how do you ensure that the 214 native animal species and the wider biodiversity are not harmed by aviation? Rodrigo Tavares from VINCI Airports told International Airport Review's Eve De Clerk about how Salvador Bahia Airport manages such a diverse challenge.
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Gatwick Airport prepares for the future with substantial investment
Gatwick Airport has pledged to invest £1.11 billion to ensure passengers are the heart of the airport’s future while also improving resilience and creating additional capacity.
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ACI launches survey to reveal the impacts of climate change on aviation
ACI World has launched its resilience and adaptation to climate change survey which will assist the industry in improving resilience and business continuity.
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Electric vehicles receive reduced drop-off charge at London Luton Airport
Drivers of electric vehicles will pay 75 per cent less for a 30-minute drop off or pick up in comparison to other vehicles.
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Sustainability Series: The Dominican Republic’s birds, bees and outstanding beauty
The Dominican Republic is home to some unique environments, but how do we ensure aviation respects it? Melina Santos Vanderlinder from VINCI Airports explains the protective measures that have been implemented by VINCI Airports’ subsidiary Aerodom, which operates the concession of six airports in Dominican Republic.
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Sustainability Series: Kenya’s environmental policy
Kenya's Airport Authority (KAA) is taking massive steps to mitigate the impact their airports have upon the environment; Naomi Njeri Gitau, Environmental Manager at KAA explains some of the measures implemented across the nation.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces first sustainability-linked loan
The operator of Gold Coast Airport will be incentivised to reduce carbon emissions under an innovative new financing agreement with the Commonwealth Bank.
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DXB installs the Middle East’s largest airport solar energy system
Comparable to 53,617 tree seedlings grown for 10 years, this new sustainable scheme will significantly help reduce DXB's carbon emissions.
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Heathrow launches new partnership with First Bus to take cars off the road
The new service is set to provide a sustainable transport alternative to Heathrow for passengers and staff, saving thousands of car journeys every year.
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Sustainability Series: Is KLM advising customers not to fly?
In an era of environmental unrest, KLM have taken it upon themselves to advise customers to consider their options before booking a flight in a bid to reduce the impact aviation has upon the environment.
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Hermes Airports acquires highest level of ACA accreditation – neutrality
Following the pledge by European airports to become net zero by 2050, Hermes Airports storms ahead achieving ACA neutrality accreditation.
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France to introduce eco-tax on all flights leaving the country
The French government have released plans to increase ticket prices by €18 by 2020 - an eco-tax on all flights leaving the country.
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