Sustainability in the Skies: How Green Airport Are Reducing Their...

Sustainability in the Skies: How Green Airport Are Reducing Their Footprint

Posted 2025-03-06 10:06:32

Initiatives for a Greener Airport Operation

Airports play a vital role in connecting people across long distances. However, airport operations also contribute significantly to carbon emissions and environmental pollution. Various reports estimate that aviation accounts for around 2-3% of global carbon emissions. To reduce this impact, many airports are now implementing sustainable practices and green initiatives across their facilities and operations.

Improve Energy Efficiency of Terminals and Infrastructure

One of the major areas of focus for Green Airport is improving the energy efficiency of terminal buildings and other infrastructure. Modern airport terminals consume huge amounts of electricity to power amenities like air conditioning, lighting, escalators, conveyor belts etc. Airports are installing LED lighting, occupancy sensors, efficient HVAC systems and using renewable energy to power buildings. Terminal upgrades at many major airports have reduced energy usage by 20-30% through efficient designs. Alternative technologies like solar panels are also being installed on open airport areas to generate renewable electricity. Airports are working with airlines to electrify ground operations which currently rely on diesel or petrol-powered vehicles and equipment.

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