Bristol Airport has published a new Sustainability Strategy, with an interim target to cut carbon emissions across its operations by 73% by 2027. The airport worked with ‘Business In The Community’, a responsible business charity, to create the strategy. Over 2,000 people were engaged with and consulted, including local residents, staff, the business community, and industry experts.
“A sustainable business is one that is both environmentally and socially conscious,” said Clare Hennessey, Director of Planning and Sustainability, Bristol Airport. “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.”
Climate action was the number one issue for both those working at Bristol Airport and external stakeholders. The airport’s impact on the local economy and jobs, improvements to biodiversity and air quality, and noise and traffic were raised as important issues.
Responding to this, the strategy sets four goals for Bristol Airport:
- Be net zero across its operations by 2030
- Collaborate with partners to accelerate the delivery of zero emissions flight
- Protect and enhance the local environment
- Support communities and enable the region to thrive
The Sustainability Strategy brings together existing and new targets on cutting emissions from Bristol Airport’s operations, details how the airport is working with partners to accelerate the development of zero emissions flight, enhancements to the local environment, and how it will support the region’s economy.
