Farnborough airport has launched a new sustainability drive by promising to reach net zero for its “controllable” carbon emissions by 2030 or sooner.
The UK business aviation hub has revealed its Net Zero Roadmap, a plan which aims to cut these emissions by 91 per cent within the next eight years.
Initiatives include offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the same price as standard jet fuel for a trial period from 1 July up to the start of the Farnborough International Airshow on 18 July. SAF was first introduced as a fuel option at the airport 12 months ago.
Farnborough airport has already achieved “carbon neutrality” status from Airports Council International Europe and wants to become a “global showcase for airport sustainability”.
Farnborough Airport’s CEO Simon Geere added: “When it comes to supporting the decarbonisation of the aviation industry, we want to lead the way at Farnborough airport, which is why we have set ourselves one of the most ambitious targets in the industry, by committing to be net zero across our controllable emissions by 2030 or sooner.
“We want our customers to increasingly choose Farnborough airport because of our sustainability credentials, alongside our market leading state-of-the-art facilities and our exceptional levels of customer care.”
The roadmap includes reducing emissions from the airport’s buildings, airfield operations and on-site vehicles. Farnborough also wants to cut those emissions where it only has a “partial influence” by more than 40 per cent, such as landing and take-off up to 3,000 feet, as well as surface emissions generated by passenger journeys to and from the airport.
“We want to continue to be the premier business aviation airport in the world, building upon our historic and pioneering legacy. We also want to set the benchmark for environmental performance within our sector,” added Geere.