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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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Sustainability Series: European airports sign NetZero2050 agreement
A number of European airports have entered an agreement to comply with the Paris Accord, thereby committing to becoming emission-free by 2050 at the latest.
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California Air Resources Board pledges to clean up airport shuttles
New rule approved by CARB requires a gradual transition to zero-emission technology at airports by 2035, in a bid to reduce climate pollution by half a million tonnes.
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Face-to-face with Chris Woodroofe, Gatwick’s Chief Operating Officer
In an exclusive video interview with Chris Woodroofe, International Airport Review’s Editor, Tara Nolan, discusses the COO’s career path, how the Gatwick community has been brought together and the strategy that is in place for the forthcoming decade.
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Gatwick records year of growth in both capacity and connections
Income per passenger has grown by 4.5 per cent in the last year as Gatwick serves 46.4 million passengers, including an extra 1.1 million long-haul passengers.
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Extinction Rebellion threatens 10-day protest at Heathrow
Extinction Rebellion plan to hold a protest at London Heathrow on 1 July for 10 days "in recognition of the genocidal impact of high carbon activities".
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Heathrow to launch first airport Ultra Low Emission Zone
Heathrow proposes to launch an Ultra Low Emission Zone which would target older, more polluting cars and private hire vehicles in a bid to protect local air quality.
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ACI Europe deems air connectivity essential to Europe’s regional cohesion
It is undeniable that to develop tourism, attract inward investment and create local jobs, a successful airport is a necessity, which was a key discussion at the 12th Annual ACI Europe Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition.
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Bristol Airport launches new recycling initiative with paper cups
In a bid to reduce waste at Bristol Airport, a paper cup scheme has been launched which sees cups separated from other rubbish, recycled and re-purposed.
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New Chicago O’Hare travel plaza to open in 2019
Chicago Department of Aviation has announced a new O’Hare travel plaza which is set to open in November 2019.
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New initiative at Dublin Airport supports the Irish national energy grid
Dublin Airport makes a positive contribution to the national energy grid, using its own power generators when wind energy cannot generate enough electricity.
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Sustainability Series: Stuttgart’s mission to melt down carbon
For the Sustainability Series this week we delve into the realms of winter operations as de-icing fluids can put natural resources at risk as they increase the carbon content in water. Stuttgart Airport maintains an intelligent sewage system consisting of 250km of tubes and water treatment basins with environmentally-responsible management.
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EIB provides Aena with €86 million to improve airport energy efficiency
Taking into account expected air traffic, improvements funded by the loan will help cut the CO2 emissions of Aena airports by 30 per cent.
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PANYNJ aims to have a 100 per cent electric shuttle bus fleet by the end of 2020
The Port Authority of New York and Jersey has announced that 50 per cent of its shuttle bus fleet at the three major regional airports will be all-electric by summer 2019.
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Sustainability Series: Copenhagen’s green ambitions
As passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport continue to increase, the airport is now accelerating its climate ambitions to mitigate the wider effect of this increase.
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