Sustainable practices and green policies in airports: the case of airport of Thessaloniki Makedonia

Abstract

The research examines the green practices and sustainable policy actions in airports. The case study, the airport of Thessaloniki, is located by the seashore of Thermaikos Gulf and has been upgraded with a new terminal recently. We study how sustainable practices, eco friendly actions and green policies are accomplished in this airport. Other green airports and their practices are discussed. Further, we register polluting factors and activities aiming to reduce footprint in the airport Makedonia. At the end, we provide a model description of the “green route” of a passenger with the green points in the airport.

Enhancing airport environmental sustainability through net zero energy building principles

“…The escalating competition amongst airport services within a given region is likely to exert influences across other areas. Concurrently, heightened competitiveness in airport services is concentrated in regions displaying augmented economic growth, particularly in sectors such as tourism [1] In the present era, the aviation industry has increasingly turned its attention towards sustainability [2] and the pursuit of carbon emission reduction, with the aim of realizing net-zero energy buildings to enhance quality of life [3]. However, the continuous rise in passenger numbers and accompanying baggage poses challenges in the design of sustainable airports.…”