Environment and Sustainability

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Gatwick sponsored ‘Eco, Young and Engaged’ summit to promote environmental awareness

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Two hundred pupils attend ‘Eco, Young and Engaged’ summit to promote environmental awareness Eight schools from Sussex attend Gatwick sponsored conference at Ifield Community College Gatwick’s Head of Sustainability talked about sustainability and its importance for protecting the environment Students learned how to harness wind and the sun to generate electricity as well as how to upcycle everyday items including milk bottles The Gatwick sponsored ‘Eco, Young, and Engaged’ (EYE) conference saw eight local schools and 200 pupils from Crawley and Horsham attend Ifield Community College on...
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SAS best in class for noise and emissions performance at Heathrow

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SAS best in class for noise and emissions performance at Heathrow Heathrow reveals the airport’s latest Fly Quiet and Green league table showing airlines are swapping in newer jets and improving how they fly to decrease noise and emissions SAS named best airline based on their performance this quarter – assisted by the introduction of A320neos, better track-keeping and continuous descent approaches Oman Air improves score from last quarter landing second place thanks to the introduction of 787 Dreamliners that use 25% less fuel per passenger compared with aircraft of a similar size and...
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Birmingham Airport publishes sustainability strategy
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BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT PUBLISHES SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY Birmingham Airport Publishes Sustainability Strategy Birmingham Airport has published its Sustainability Strategy outlining recent achievements and future aims to ensure it remains a responsible neighbour and reduces its environmental impact. The Strategy has been developed around the theme of Commitment, Investment and Progress and outlines the airport’s vision to maximise the economic and social benefits it brings to its region and minimise its impact on its neighbours and the global environment. The main headline in the publication...
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Solar PV Farm to be installed at Cardiff Airport

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Solar PV Farm to be installed at Cardiff Airport A joint agreement with Cardiff Airport and a local renewable energy developer will see the installation of a brand new Solar PV Farm on the airport site in the near future. The construction of the 2MW solar site is set to be completed within the next 18 months by Bridgend based company Cenin Renewables, who have successfully delivered notable renewable energy projects across key sites in South Wales. The Solar PV Farm at Cardiff Airport will sit within the boundary of the site and will supply the business with electricity via a private...
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Birmingham Airport Commits to Net Zero Carbon Target 2033

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Birmingham Airport Commits to Net Zero Carbon Target 2033 Birmingham Airport has today announced its commitment to become a net zero carbon airport by the year 2033, prioritising zero carbon airport operations and minimising carbon offsets. Recognising that climate change is happening, the airport feels it needs to set an ambitious target ahead of the UK’s target of 2050, to reduce its carbon footprint further, quicker. The Midlands airport has already cut its carbon emissions since 2013 by 33 per cent, and emissions per passenger by over 50 per cent, despite growing passenger numbers...
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Cardiff Airport unveils its Environmental Flight Path

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Cardiff Airport unveils its Environmental Flight Path The national airport for Wales has unveiled a timeline of immediate and short term environmental goals. These milestones will be delivered in line with the organisation’s vision to become a ‘Carbon neutral Airport’ and is a key consideration for the Airport’s Masterplan development over the next two decades. Environmental responsibility is a priority for Cardiff Airport, with a number of achievements already having been delivered. Our current position: A reduction of 53% in our carbon emissions over eight years Natural Gas consumption...
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Bristol Airport switches to 100 per cent renewable electricity

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Bristol Airport switches to 100 per cent renewable electricity In a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, Bristol Airport has switched to a 100 per cent renewable electricity supply. The announcement follows the recent publication of a carbon roadmap setting out how the Airport will become carbon neutral by 2025 for emissions within its direct control. The new three-year agreement with global renewable energy supplier, Ørsted, will see the Airport’s annual electricity use of 17 million kWh powered entirely by renewable sources. Electricity is the largest contributor to...
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New EV charging zone for Bristol Airport
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Bristol Airport gives drivers more spark with new EV charging zone Bristol Airport has switched on the power for electric vehicle (EV) drivers with the installation of a ten-bay charging zone, along with the capability to extend in the future. The chargepoints are located in the airport’s new multi-storey car park. The installations are the first in a programme of upgrades across various airport locations, which will be designed to meet the needs of customers, staff and visitors. They are also a key part of Bristol Airport’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2025, and net-zero by 2050...
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Reduced environmental impact and strong community programmes underpin Gatwick’s sustainable growth
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Reduced environmental impact and strong community programmes underpin Gatwick’s sustainable growth Recycling and reuse hits 64% with all empty coffee cups and plastics recycled and zero waste sent to landfill Gatwick spent £128 million with local suppliers, sponsored 52 community events and funded 162 other local causes 7% reduction in airport’s noise footprint in 2018 compared to previous year The ‘Decade of Change’ tracks Gatwick’s progress on a series of sustainability goals and the report for 2018 - published today - shows that the airport has reduced its environmental footprint and...
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Gatwick noise footprint shrinks by 7% in 2018

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Gatwick noise footprint shrinks by 7% in 2018 Gatwick welcomes reduction but recognises that more must be done to reduce noise further New aircraft are up to 50% quieter than the aircraft they replace and are set to become the new ‘workhorses’ of Gatwick’s fleet This 7% noise footprint reduction builds on a 4% fall in 2017 (54dBA Leq) Improved operational procedures - including smoother descents that reduce drag and use less power - the phasing out of the noisiest aircraft and the introduction of new, quieter aircraft reduced the size of Gatwick’s noise footprint (54dBA Leq) by 7% in...
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