Sydney Airport signs Declaration on climate change

Today, Sydney Airport joined the global aviation industry in a Declaration on climate change that was signed by industry leaders at the Aviation & Environment Summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

Although aviation only accounts for two percent of global carbon dioxide emissions, today's declaration was designed to demonstrate and strengthen the industry's commitment to introducing technological, operational and efficiency advances to reduce its impact.

Russell Balding, Chief Executive Officer Sydney Airport said: In signing up to the declaration, Sydney Airport has reaffirmed its commitment to the environment. We will work with all players across the industry to target carbon-neutral growth as a step towards a carbon-free future for aviation.

Already Sydney Airport has implemented a range of environment initiatives aimed at improving the Airport's environmental performance and reducing our carbon footprint.

Also at the first meeting of the Sydney Airport Environment Forum today, participants including airlines, retail and ground transport operators and other on airport businesses, committed to working together on environment issues,  Mr Balding said.

The Environment Forum agenda included climate change, water cycle management, resource recovery and the Airport Ground Travel Plan.

Commenting on the signing of the Declaration, Robert J Aaronson, Director General of the global trade association of airport executives, Airports Council International, said: Airports around the world are already implementing energy efficient operations; this Declaration further demonstrates aviation's coordinated efforts in tackling environmental challenges. All sectors of society, business, governments and individuals have a role to play in addressing climate change. This Declaration confirms aviation's intention to grow and contribute to economies, in a sustainable way.

Source: Transportweekly