Net zero emissions is a term that is used more and more often. For Eindhoven Airport this means that we reduce the emissions of all our own greenhouse gases as close to zero as possible, and only neutralize the unavoidable residual emissions through CO2 capture or storage. Eindhoven Airport reduced CO2 emissions from its own activities by 97% (compared to 2010). We offset the remaining 3%, in collaboration with the Climate Neutral Group, through a reforestation project in Tanzania. In addition, we offset our diesel consumption for the emergency power generators (from 2024 also on HVO100), any refrigerant leaks, resources used to keep our grounds free of ice, commuting and business trips of our own employees. We are doing this through a more local climate project in Princepeel. 

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Net Zero

Eindhoven Airport aims to reduce 30% CO2 emissions from all flights departing from Eindhoven Airport in 2030 than in 2019. We will achieve this partly by blending aviation fuel (kerosene) with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The more blending with SAF, the less CO2 emissions occur from air traffic. At Eindhoven Airport, we are preparing a higher blending requirement than is currently required by law. . It is not yet known how high this blending obligation will be, but we also want to encourage airlines to blend more than 20% of the kerosene they buy at Eindhoven Airport. That’s why we make an annual amount available to airlines to help cover the costs from any additional blending with SAF. For 2024 this amount is half a million euros.

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Sustainable fuels

Eindhoven Airport believes in innovations in aviation such as alternatives to flying on kerosene. We believe that electric flying can contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions from air traffic. Therefore, together with Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Groningen Airport Eelde and Maastricht Aachen Airport, we are going to test electric flying. In the Power Up trial, we will also learn what effects electric flying has on the airport. The trial is supported by Royal Schiphol Group and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Center. In 2023 we have decided not to allow private flights at Eindhoven Airport as from 2026. If opportunities arise for small, sustainable aviation (such as electric flying) that adds value to the region, we do want to facilitate this.

Pipistrel at Eindhoven Airport

Electrification aviation

Eindhoven Airport makes it easy for you to travel to the airport in a sustainable way. You can charge your electric or hybrid car at various parking facilities at the airport. All Hermes public transport buses to the airport are electric. We encourage their use through information on our site and by providing ticket machines. Electric shared transport is also offered at the airport. There is free parking for bicycles, e-bikes and electric scooters in parking garage P1. Together with our partners, we have developed a Mobility roadmap for all types of transport for passengers and employees.

Auto laden in P1 duurzaamheid

Sustainable transport

Eindhoven Airport has been running entirely on wind energy generated in the Netherlands by Eneco since 2012. We also generate our own energy. On the roofs of the terminal, the baggage hall, the cab shelters and the General Aviation building are a total of more than 1,900 solar panels that generate electricity for our own use. This is in line with our goal of becoming completely emission-free by 2030. To minimize our electricity consumption, we have a building management system in the terminal since 2005 that allows us to monitor energy and water consumption and make adjustments where necessary. In the departure lounge and arrival hall, we have opted for daylight-dependent lighting and a central cooling system, which has the great advantage that the heat normally released by decentralized cooling does not have to be re-cooled. We are also ISO50001 certified.

More than a thousand extra solar panels on roof of Eindhoven Airport terminal 

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Waste is collected separately as much as possible. From 2021, we no longer have disposable plastics such as straws and cutlery at the airport. We also facilitate the return of plastic bottles for our passengers. Our partners are also working on separating waste. Increasing usage of reusable cups and minimizing packaging materials . Eindhoven Airport aims to have zero waste by 2030. All waste will then be reused or recycled. No more waste will be incinerated. 

No waste

Zero Waste

The airport takes the changing climate into account as much as possible when (re)constructing and renovating its buildings and sites. For example, we have built a water storage area under P3 so that rainwater can infiltrate into the soil before being discharged into the sewer system. Trees and a lawn have been planted at the airport main square to combat heat stress. In the future expansion of the terminal, a passive solar shading system will be installed to reduce heat loads inside, reducing the need for cooling. The entrance lobby will have a green roof that acts as a water buffer and reduces the heating of the building so less cooling is needed. 

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Sustainable and climate adaptive buildings and sites

Part of our zero emission measures towards 2030 is the phasing out of gas consumption in our buildings. In anticipation of this, Eindhoven Airport has green gas from renewable sources since 2018. We are also taking measures to minimize our gas consumption. For example, Eindhoven Airport has a heat and cold storage system for heating and cooling the terminal since 2005. For our main platform entrance (2020), we used a heat recovery system and a heat pump which made a gas connection unnecessary. When the terminal will be expanded, a second heat and cold storage will be implemented. In the coming years we will phase out gas in all our buildings.

heat cold storage sustainability

Phasing out gas

Treating the earth wisely also means smart and circular construction, reusing materials and replacing gas, for example, with renewable energy sources. Our goal is to use 50% less natural materials in 2030. For all new buildings, Eindhoven Airport looks at how to build as sustainably as possible, with as much reuse as possible. For example, the security entrance to the apron has been built in a circular fashion, using wood frame construction and steel. Furthermore, the facade is constructed from a mix of recycled steel from ventilation ducts and reused wooden slats. The multifunctional parking garage P1 was also built sustainably. For the construction of this sustainable building, Eindhoven Airport received the BREEAM certificate with rating 'very good'.

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We are reducing emissions on the apron by replacing diesel-powered vehicles and equipment with electric and/or more sustainable variants. From baggage carriers and pushback vehicles to power generators and aircraft stairs; by 2030 at the latest, all vehicles at the airport will be driving around with zero emissions. Aircrafts parked on the apron will receive the power needed for lighting via increasing numbers of mobile electric Ground Power Units. For vehicles and equipment for which no electric version is yet on the market, more sustainable diesel HVO100 will be available from 2024. We are also optimizing airside procedures to reduce emissions as much as possible, such as one engine taxiing  wherever possible and reduced use of the aircraft's auxiliary engine on the stand. 

Electric Ground Power Unit

Zero emission apron

From 2030 at the latest, we will only allow the latest generation of aircraft (such as the Airbus NEO and the Boeing 737 MAX) at Eindhoven Airport. This will achieve the goal of 30% noise reduction in 2030 compared to 2019, while also reducing CO2 emissions. It may also give the airport room to develop even better regional connections. We encourage airlines to renew their fleets by charging lower airport fees if they use the latest generation of aircrafts at Eindhoven Airport.

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