Bristol Airport in the UK has published its Sustainability Strategy, which brings together new and existing goals to cut emissions across its operations, including an interim target to cut carbon emissions across its operations by 73% (compared to 2019) by 2027.
“A sustainable business is one that is both environmentally and socially conscious. Our Sustainability Strategy responds to priorities raised by our stakeholders, setting clear goals and targets for the next five years, establishing a transparent benchmark against which we will report our progress,” said Clare Hennessey, Director of Planning and Sustainability.
The strategy, which was created by Business In the Community, details how the airport is working with partners to accelerate the development of zero emissions flight, enhancements to the local environment and how it is supporting the region’s economy. More than 2,000 people were engaged with and consulted to create the Strategy, including local residents, staff, the business community and industry experts.
Climate action was the number one concern for those working at the airport and its external stakeholders. The air transport hub’s impact on the local economy and jobs, improvements to biodiversity and air quality and noise and traffic were all raised as important issues.
The airport’s new strategy has established four goals including: being net zero across its operations by 2030; collaborating with partners to accelerate the delivery of zero emissions flight; protecting and enhancing the local environment; and supporting the local community and enabling the surrounding region to thrive.
