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Scoop
2 days ago
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Christchurch Airport Announces International Green Airports Award
Christchurch Airport has been named the Platinum Category Winner of the Airports Council International's Green Airports Recognition 2025, recognising the airport's leadership in building a clean energy future through its solar farm Kōwhai Park. The airport was one of only four airports globally to receive Platinum recognition, the award celebrates the airport's role in establishing a major joint venture between Contact Energy and Lightsource bp to develop Kōwhai Park solar farm, currently under construction on the airport campus. With 300,000 panels across 230 hectares, the project will generate enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of 36,000 homes. Kōwhai Park is the cornerstone of the airport's wider ambition to create a clean energy hub that supports decarbonisation across the region and helps others meet their sustainability goals. Airport Chief Executive Justin Watson says the Airports Council International recognition reflects the airport's long-term commitment to sustainability. 'Kōwhai Park shows what's possible when you combine vision with the right partners. Contact Energy and Lightsource bp bring world-class expertise, and this partnership is creating something we can all be proud of.' Construction started this week with first piles to hold the solar panels being placed in the ground. Kōwhai Park's first stage is just the beginning of a long-term plan to support renewable energy projects such as green hydrogen and storage technologies. The award also acknowledges other key sustainability milestones, including the arrival of New Zealand's first fully electric fire truck and the airport's Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) status. Sustainable Transition Leader Claire Waghorn says the airport is proving that even critical emergency services can be powered sustainably. 'We're building a future where safety and sustainability go hand-in-hand. We're proud to lead the way and we are delighted to be able to announce this award on World Environment Day.' As the Southern Hemisphere's only Level 5 ACA airport, Christchurch Airport continues to set the standard for climate leadership in the aviation sector. The airport's commitment to people, planet and place reaches far beyond energy generation. It includes real and measurable action across climate, biodiversity, circularity, water conservation and sustainability leadership. Smart, electric mobility: The airport has introduced a new suite of high efficiency charging stations dedicated to powering electric ground service vehicles. These vehicles, used to tow luggage containers and push back aircraft, now operate with lower emissions, reduced noise, and improved energy use, supporting cleaner operations where it matters most. Hydrogen innovation: In partnership with Fabrum, we've also established an airport world-first hydrogen test facility at Kōwhai Park to support the development of green hydrogen technologies for aviation and beyond, further cementing Christchurch's role as a hub for clean energy leadership. Cleaner aircraft turnaround: Thirteen of the airport's 15 aircraft gates are now equipped with direct power connections, allowing aircraft to plug in while parked instead of using diesel generators or their own auxiliary power units. This reduces fuel use, cuts emissions, and improves air quality. Resource Recovery: The airport's award-winning sorting station processes waste generated in the domestic terminal. It has significantly reduced the waste sent to landfill, showing how better design and smarter systems can drive real environmental results. EV leadership: The airport precinct is home to one of the South Island's biggest EV charging hubs, and the airport's entire corporate fleet is electric. Global knowledge sharing: Our team is helping shape the global conversation on climate action and Claire Waghorn, our Sustainable Transition Leader, presented Christchurch Airport's sustainability approach to more than 800 delegates at the ACI World General Assembly in Riyadh. Wildlife protection: Over 500 native lizards were safely relocated from the Kōwhai Park construction site to a custom-built habitat on airport-owned land, supported by 20,000 native plantings and predator-proof fencing. Bird conservation: In collaboration with the South Island Wildlife Hospital, at-risk bird eggs are rescued from airside areas, incubated, hatched, and released into the wild, helping native species like the Banded Dotterel and Pied Oystercatcher thrive. This award is another milestone on our journey, and we're excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible for sustainable aviation.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru records its first-ever profit since inception
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has reported a record profit for the first time since its inception. The announcement came following a board meeting of the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) held on May 16, chaired by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, who is also the BIAL Chairperson. In a release, BIAL highlighted the achievement as 'a major turning point.' The record profit reflects a strong financial turnaround and positions BLR Airport for continued progress, it added. Level 5 Accreditation As of May 5, 2024, BLR Airport became the first airport in Asia to earn Level 5 Accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. This top-tier certification recognises an impressive 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, enabling the airport to reach net-zero emissions in those categories a full seven years ahead of its 2030 target, the release said. BLR Airport was awarded the Silver Award in ACI's Green Airports Recognition 2025, under the theme 'Sustainable Energy at Airports' in the 15-38 million passenger category. This marks the fourth straight year the airport has received sustainability recognition from ACI.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Airport achieves record profit for the first time since its inception
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has achieved a significant financial milestone, recording its first-ever profit since its inception. According to news agency PTI, the announcement came following a board meeting of the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) held on May 16, chaired by Shalini Rajneesh, Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka and BIAL Chairperson. In a press release, BIAL highlighted the achievement as a major turning point, underscoring the airport's strategic growth, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence. The record profit reflects a strong financial turnaround and positions BLR Airport for continued progress. (Also Read: Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya pushes for high-speed rail link between Bengaluru and Mumbai: Report) Alongside its financial success, BLR Airport has also garnered several prestigious global honors in 2025, reinforcing its status as a frontrunner in safe and sustainable airport operations worldwide, the report added. (Also Read: From ₹2.4 LPA to ₹1 crore before 30: Bengaluru techie shares his journey to financial freedom) Most notably, as of May 5, 2024, BLR Airport became the first airport in Asia to earn Level 5 Accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. This top-tier certification recognizes an impressive 95.6 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, enabling the airport to reach net-zero emissions in those categories a full seven years ahead of its 2030 target. (Also Read: Bengaluru resident fined over ₹15,000 for keeping shoe rack in apartment corridor) Further demonstrating its environmental leadership, BLR Airport was awarded the Silver Award in ACI's Green Airports Recognition 2025, under the theme 'Sustainable Energy at Airports' in the 15-38 million passenger category. This marks the fourth straight year the airport has received sustainability recognition from ACI. (Also Read: Karnataka's first inter-city metro line may connect Bengaluru to Tumakuru: Report)
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Business Standard
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Kempegowda Airport posts record profit for first time since inception
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has reported a record profit for the first time since its inception, signifying a robust financial turnaround, according to the BIAL sources. The Bangalore International Airport Authority (BIAL) held its board meeting on May 16, presided over by its Chairperson and Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, Shalini Rajneesh, a press statement said. "The meeting marked a historic milestone as Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) reported a record profit for the first time since its inception, signifying a robust financial turnaround and a testament to the airport's strategic growth, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence," the statement added. In addition to its strong financial performance, BLR Airport has earned multiple prestigious global recognitions in 2025, further cementing its position as a leader in sustainable and safe airport operations worldwide, it said. According to the statement, BLR Airport became the first airport in Asia to achieve Level 5 Accreditation under ACI's Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, effective May 5, 2024. This distinction celebrates an outstanding 95.6 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, with the airport achieving net-zero status (Scope 1 and 2) a full seven years ahead of its 2030 target, it said. "In the environmental category, the airport also received the Silver Award in the ACI Green Airports Recognition 2025 under the 'Sustainable Energy at Airports' theme for the 15-38 million passenger category. This marks the fourth consecutive year that BLR Airport has been recognised for its sustainability leadership," it stated.
Business Mayor
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport achieves record profit for the first time since its inception
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has reported a record profit for the first time since its inception, signifying a robust financial turnaround, according to the BIAL sources. The Bangalore International Airport Authority (BIAL) held its board meeting on May 16, presided over by its Chairperson and Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, Shalini Rajneesh, a press statement said. 'The meeting marked a historic milestone as Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) reported a record profit for the first time since its inception, signifying a robust financial turnaround and a testament to the airport's strategic growth, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence,' the statement added. In addition to its strong financial performance, BLR Airport has earned multiple prestigious global recognitions in 2025, further cementing its position as a leader in sustainable and safe airport operations worldwide, it said. According to the statement, BLR Airport became the first airport in Asia to achieve Level 5 Accreditation under ACI's Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, effective May 5, 2024. This distinction celebrates an outstanding 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, with the airport achieving net-zero status (Scope 1 and 2) a full seven years ahead of its 2030 target, it said. 'In the environmental category, the airport also received the Silver Award in the ACI Green Airports Recognition 2025 under the 'Sustainable Energy at Airports' theme for the 15-38 million passenger category. This marks the fourth consecutive year that BLR Airport has been recognised for its sustainability leadership,' it stated. READ SOURCE
