SUSTAINABILITY
Heathrow is increasing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme in 2026, setting a new target going 2% above the UK mandate – aiming for 5.6% SAF uplift in 2026. Over £80 million is available to airlines to help bridge the cost gap between traditional kerosene and SAF, enabling a switch to cleaner fuels and […]
WSP UK’s Dr Catherine Wilson, reflects on a defining year for sustainable aviation and a handful of sustainability experts give their views on what may be on aviation’s agenda in 2026. The UK’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, EU hydrogen hub plans, electric planes in commercial trials, and airports embracing AI-driven energy efficiency ensure […]
Head of sustainability, Therese Forsström, tells us more about the sustainability goals and achievements of Swedish airport operator Swedavia. Does Swedavia agree that addressing aviation’s impact on the environment will play the biggest role in securing aviation’s licence to grow? Yes, absolutely. Air travel enables people to meet and businesses to operate and grow – […]
The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme plays a key role in supporting the decarbonisation efforts of airports worldwide, writes Alexandre de Joybert, director of sustainability at ACI EUROPE. The global aviation sector is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with airports playing a vital role in this transition. As essential hubs for connectivity […]
Swedish airport operator Swedavia has launched a new framework for issuing green bonds. It notes that the purpose of the initiative is to finance projects focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability. The framework has been reviewed by Sustainalytics, which has assessed the sustainability contribution of the framework as ‘significant’. “The new framework enables Swedavia […]
Queenstown Airport has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing meaningful progress on decarbonisation and broader sustainability initiatives. “Our holistic approach to sustainability recognises that people, planet, and prosperity are intertwined,” enthused chief executive, Shane O’Hare says. “A lot of effort is going into supporting our community, reducing our environmental impact, and improving how we operate. […]
AGS Airports reports that Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports have achieved Level 4+ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally endorsed, global carbon management certification programme for airports. It independently assesses and recognises the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions through seven levels of certification. […]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has set a new benchmark for sustainable infrastructure, earning the prestigious Envision Platinum Award for its Park Economy 3 (PE3) Expansion Project. This recognition from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) highlights a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and resilient design, representing the highest level of achievement within the Envision framework. […]
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has achieved a perfect 100% score for the first time in its latest Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment. The UK gateway notes that the achievement marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming one of the UK’s most sustainable regional airports. GRESB is an independent, international sustainability framework […]
London Stansted has published its latest sustainability report showcasing the airport’s achievements over the past five years. It notes that its sustainability efforts are crucial to its ‘working together for a brighter future’ strategy. The strategy is focused on the airport’s commitment to continue reducing its carbon emissions, create more jobs and training opportunities, including […]
Heathrow delivered the best on-time performance in Q3 with fewer cancellations, beating all European hubs to become Europe’s most punctual major airport. According to the gateway, passenger appetite to travel through Heathrow is stronger than ever, with a record 23.4 million passing through its facilities in Q3. And, for the first time ever for a […]
Lyon Airport has achieved the top Level 5 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, becoming the first airport in France with over 10 million passengers to reach this milestone. Lyon Airport’s environmental action plan, driven by VINCI Airports, the airport’s operator since 2016, has enabled a 94% reduction in the airport’s direct CO2 emissions […]
