19 June 2024
Berlin Airport committed to sustainability and climate protection
The airport joins aireg (Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany) for a sustainable and more climate-friendly future of aviation in Berlin and Brandenburg
As of 1 June 2024, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) has become a member of the aviation initiative aireg (Aeronautical Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e.V.). As an important air traffic hub, BER Airport has a special responsibility towards society, the climate and the environment.
Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) - for Berlin Airport - has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 65% by 2030 compared to 2010 and to be CO₂ neutral by 2045. The decarbonisation of energy supply with electricity and heat as well as the conversion of land mobility to alternative options are important measures for future-oriented airport operations.
FBB is committed to reducing emissions beyond its direct responsibility. The company is working with its partners on measures to reduce emissions and is also providing the infrastructure for this purpose. This includes the use of SAF and the expansion of e-mobility.
aireg e.V.
aireg - Aeronautical Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e.V. It was founded in 2011 as an association of companies and organizations from industry, research and science. As a non-profit initiative, aireg is committed to ensuring the availability and use of renewable energy in the aviation sector in order to achieve the aviation industry's ambitious CO₂ reduction targets. Members come from all sectors of the renewable energy value chain for aviation: ranging from research at universities and large research institutes, plant manufacturers and operators, biorefineries, the oil industry, engine and aircraft manufacturers, government organizations, non-governmental organizations and airports to airlines. The international industry members cover a wide international spectrum, from start-ups to large corporations.
By the Editorial Board of Avion Tourism Magazine
Text source and photo: Press Office Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH
Photo visual airport: Copyright © Guenter Wicker / Berlin Brandenburg Airport GmbH
Photo Berlin: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Shutterstock
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