In a milestone move to reduce its annual carbon vehicle emissions by up to 90% compared with standard diesel, Belfast City Airport has introduced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a fuel across its entire fleet of airside vehicles and equipment.
Commenting on the shift to a lower carbon fuel as a a major step in the airport’s sustainability drive, Ian Nuttall, Environment and Sustainability Manager at Belfast City Airport, said:
“As a responsible business leader, Belfast City Airport, is committed to sustainable operations and strives to do all it can to positively impact the environment, the local community and the economy in which it operates.
The airport has also recently upgrading its main apron lighting to energy-efficient LED systems. “By investing in HVO fuel and LED lighting for our main apron, we are demonstrating our dedication to environmental stewardship and making strides in our pursuit of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with ambition to achieve this sooner,” Nuttall continued.
Belfast City has reduced its carbon emissions from operations by approximately 57% since 2017, achieving Platinum status in Business in teh Community’s Environmental Benchmarking Sruvey for the fourth consecutive year in 2023.
Michael McDowell Airfield Operations Manager at the airport added: “The transition to HVO fuel for all airside vehicles and equipment means we are not only improving the efficiency of our ground operations, but also addressing the impact that we have on the environment.
“Our team is dedicated to integrating greener innovations into everyday practices, ensuring a seamless blend of operational excellence and sustainability.”
