Latest Climate Change and Sustainability News
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SFO Expands Plastic-Free Policy to Prohibit Sale of All Plastic Bottles
The SFO has announced the expansion of its industry-leading plastic-free policy to prohibit the sale of any beverages in plastic bottles.
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Groningen Airport Eelde Becomes First Hydrogen Valley Airport in Europe
Groningen Airport Eelde and New Energy Coalition will collaborate to make the airport sustainable through hydrogen applications.
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Aena Set to Invest €550 Million in Climate Action Plan
Aena’s Board of Directors has signed off on its Climate Action Plan 2021-2030, which will enable it to reach carbon neutrality by 2026.
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Swedavia’s Own Airport Operations Now Fossil-Free
Swedavia is one of the first in the world to have airport operations under its own management at its ten airports be fossil-free.
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Kansai Airports Group Aims for Net Zero Emissions
Kansai Airports Group is pleased to announce that it has set a long-term target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Munich Airport Working Towards Climate Neutrality
Munich Airport is investing a total of €150 million between now and 2030 to help it achieve its target of climate neutrality.
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Air bp Reduces Carbon Emissions with Start-Stop Technology
Air bp has announced that all its fuel hydrant dispenser vehicles in Portugal now have stop-start technology.
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Siemens Tech Ensures Sustainability and Safety at Zurich Airport
Siemens has installed over 30,000 components and energy technologies for The Circle at Zurich Airport, furthering its sustainable design.
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Heathrow Pitches Future Flight Challenge Concepts
Heathrow has successfully pitched two forward-thinking ideas to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge, and begun the first stage of research…
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Vanderlande Commits to Amazon and Global Optimism’s Climate Pledge
Vanderlande is delighted to be signing The Climate Pledge, committing to susatainability and achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by 2040.
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Use of Hydrogen in Paris Airports
Five partners hope to explore the opportunities generated by hydrogen in Paris airports with the aim to decarbonize air transport activities…
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Carbon-Free Heating at Rovaniemi Airport
Finavia and Napapiirin Energia ja Vesi (Neve) have entered into an agreement on the heating of Rovaniemi Airport with carbon-neutral heating…
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Aeroplex/Aerolease Group Launches Solar Energy Project at LGB
The solar energy system at Long Beach Airport (LGB), constructed by Current Energy, consists of nearly 1,000 solar panels.
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Green Hydrogen to Decarbonise Kirkwall Airport
Funded by the Scottish Government, the innovative project will see a novel hydrogen combustion engine installed at Kirkwall Airport.
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Pittsburgh International Airport Takes First Step to Add Solar Power
The first of 9,390 solar panels for Pittsburgh International Airport's microgrid project has now been installed.
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HIAL Leads Sustainable Aviation Project at Kirkwall Airport
HIAL's £3.7 million project hopes to develop a sustainable aviation programme to transform short flight travel between remote communities.
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23 Airports of Groupe ADP's Network Launch "Airports for Trust" Charter
The "Airports for Trust" charter aims to build an even more sustainable and responsible airport industry, with enhanced cooperation.
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BNA’s New Concourse D Awarded LEED Silver Certification
Nashville International Airport's new Concourse D has received the prestigious LEED certification for sustainable design and construction.
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Dublin Airport Becomes Carbon Neutral
Dublin Airport is the first in Ireland to achieve carbon neutral status following extensive efforts to reduce and offset its carbon emission…
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Newcastle Airport on Track for Net Zero 2035 with UK Airport First
Newcastle has become the first airport in the UK to operate a fully electric, zero emission airside bus with hopes of Net Zero by 2035.
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Solar Power Canopy Storage System at JFK Airport Authorized
The canopy with solar panels and battery storage system at JFK Airport will reduce emissions by approximately 5,300 metric tons annually.
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Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport Obtains ACA Level 2
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport has been committed to the ACA program, a voluntary program to reduce airport greenhouse gas emissions.
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San Diego Airport Authority Releases Sustainability Report
The Sustainability Report serves as a useful barometer for SAN's relationship to the environment, the public, stakeholders and community.
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London City Announces Sustainable Security Bag Challenge Winner
TIPA have been awarded £10k for developing a fully compostable security bag for London’s most central airport, to be trialled in spring 2021…