Belfast City Airport has achieved Platinum in Business in the Community (BITC)’s Northern Ireland’s Environmental Benchmarking Survey for the fifth consecutive year.
Highlighting the airport’s commitment to having a lasting and positive impact, the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey assesses the extent to which environmental business practices have been embedded within its corporate strategies and operations.
Commenting on the achievement, Ian Nuttall, Environment and Sustainability Manager at Belfast City Airport, said: “As a responsible neighbour, Belfast City Airport strives to do all it can to facilitate seamless travel while prioritising sustainability through its work to address key challenges and benefit the local community.
“Achieving Platinum status in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey for the fifth consecutive year is testament to this, showcasing our team’s determination in implementing sustainable practices across the business.”
Earlier this year, Belfast City Airport adopted Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel across its airside vehicles and equipment, potentially reducing its carbon vehicle emissions by up to 90%.
This shift to lower carbon fuel aligns with the airport’s ongoing sustainability initiatives, which includes the upgrade of main apron lighting to energy-efficient LED systems.
Kieran Harding, Managing Director, BITC said: “The Survey is a self-disclosure exercise that offers organisations a way to be externally assessed and scored on their environmental efforts and performance.
“Participating organisations have access to a Gap Analysis Report to help them to identify areas that need action and highlights where they are performing well, so it’s a comparison tool and real driver for improvement.”
