Airport emissions scheme continues to grow

A number of hubs across Europe are making progress in their attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through participation in an accreditation scheme, according to Airports Council International (ACI).

The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme recognises efforts to lower CO2 output and provides certification at four levels - mapping, reduction, optimisation and neutrality.

One of the most successful destinations so far has been Stockholm, where both Arlanda Airport and Bromma Airport have achieved the 'neutrality' level of accreditation.

This means that the sites have significantly reduced their emissions and offset any carbon output that is directly under their control.

In the UK, Manchester Airport has qualified for the 'reduction' level, while both Linate Airport and Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy have reached the 'optimisation' stage.

The Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme is thought to have reduced CO2 emissions by some 440,000 tonnes so far.

Olivier Jankovec, director general of ACI Europe, said: "Despite the various challenges facing aviation at the moment and airports in particular, it is heartening to see the active response and significant resources that European airports - big and small - are investing in reducing CO2 from their operations.

"Some are just beginning the process, while others are already well advanced, but carbon neutrality for European airports remains the goal."

Posted by Andrew, 28 January 2010 13:00

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