When we gaze at planes flying by, how many of us actually think about the emissions they’re releasing in the atmosphere? It’s a significant amount, though it’s increasingly getting better. Indeed, the CO2 battle is waged in the sky, too, starting with the airplanes taking off from the Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. The two Rome airports are the first in Europe to achieve Airport Carbon 4+ accreditation by ACI Europe, a recognition that attests to the strong commitment towards sustainability and the fight against climate change. Marco Troncone, CEO of ADR (Aeroporti di Roma), states that “We intend bringing CO2 emissions down to zero by 2030, well ahead of the European industry benchmarks, thanks to a plan mainly focused on renewable sources and electric mobility.” The two Rome airports had earned their first sustainability certification as early as 2011, and carbon emissions have been plummeting since then, thanks to the involvement of all stakeholders. “Certifications are proof of our deep commitment to environmental topics and of our determined intentions to continue along this path,” points out Troncone, “as we believe in the need to increasingly integrate Sustainability and Innovation in our industry. Considering the carbon intensive nature of the aviation sector, and also to preserve future connectivity, the ADR strategy aims towards the rapid decarbonization of the airports it manages.” In order to reach its goal by 2024, Fiumicino Airport’s action plan centres on sustainable fuels to cut down emissions by 60-80%, on electric mobility –thanks to the installation of about 500 charging points–, and on the construction of two large solar power plants with a combined capacity of 60 MW.
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