Having already been accredited at the “Mapping” (2009) and “Reduction” (2011) levels, Athens International Airport recently took a new, significant step toward addressing the challenge of climate change: Within the framework of Airport Carbon Accreditation, AIA was upgraded to Level 3 (Optimisation), a level also recently reached by the airports in London (Heathrow), Brussels and Paris (CDG and Orly). Athens International Airport also recently received the Eco-Innovation Award from ACI Europe in recognition of its innovative environmental programmes and initiatives - signifying an important acknowledgment of the Athens airport’s leading approach to environmental protection. AIA earned the level of Optimisation by expanding its carbon footprint calculations to include indirect sources (e.g. emissions from aircraft during the Landing Take-Off cycle, emissions associated with how personnel and passengers access to the airport, emissions from ground support equipment, etc.) and engaging other stakeholders on the airport site in minimizing CO2 emissions.
From 2005 to 2012 Athens International Airport has achieved an 18% reduction in carbon emissions from its activities (12,000 tonnes of CO2) AIA’s main emission reduction initiatives and other actions in the fight against climate change are the following:
Aiming to further reduce its annual carbon emissions, AIA is planning to implement a range of additional measures to save energy and fuel, such as the modernization of equipment and the optimization of the operation of its energy systems. The progress of airports participating in Airport Carbon Accreditation in relation to climate change and CO2 emissions is assessed by an independent organisation, in which representatives of ECAC, EUROCONTROL, and the European Commission participate. The programme comprises 4 levels: Mapping – Reduction – Optimisation - Neutrality Athens International Airport, which actively contributed to the development of Airport Carbon Accreditation, is among the 91 participating airports from 14 countries from Europe, 7 from Asia, and 1 from Africa, representing 22% of global passenger traffic. ΑΙΑ continues its efforts against climate change, having already made significant progress towards the EU target of reducing carbon emissions by 20% by 2020. More information can be found online at: www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org More information on “Eco-Innovation” at: http://www.aia.gr/company-and-business/press-and-Media/press-office/press-releases/eco-innovation-award-2013
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