Brisbane Airport Achieves 100% Renewable Energy Milestone and Pioneers Net Zero Emissions
Key Ideas
  • Brisbane Airport is now fully powered by renewable energy, sourced from onsite solar panels and a renewable energy purchase agreement with Stanwell, a state-owned generator.
  • The airport has achieved Net Zero emissions (Scope 1 and 2), making it a pioneer in sustainable aviation practices in Australia.
  • Continuing efforts include research on hydrogen-electric aircraft by Stralis and collaboration with the Australian Jet Zero Council to address emissions from aviation fuel.
  • As part of its sustainability initiatives, Brisbane Airport has reduced emissions by 97% and transitioned to electric vehicles for its bus and mower fleet.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has made a significant announcement that it is now powered entirely by renewable energy sources, marking a major milestone in the airport's sustainability journey. The shift to renewable energy is attributed to a combination of 10 MW of onsite solar generation from 18,000 solar panels and a partnership with Stanwell, a state-owned generator providing 100% renewable energy. This move has enabled Brisbane Airport to become the first airport in Australia to achieve Net Zero emissions (Scope 1 and 2), setting a positive example for sustainable practices within the aviation industry. The Chief Executive Officer of Brisbane Airport, Gert-Jan de Graaff, emphasized the operational impact of this transition, highlighting that all airport systems and services, including check-in processes, baggage conveyors, and air conditioning, will now run on renewable energy. Despite this significant achievement, the airport acknowledges the need for further progress, particularly in reducing emissions from aviation fuel. To address this challenge, Brisbane Airport is actively involved in initiatives such as the Australian Jet Zero Council and is supporting research on hydrogen-electric aircraft development by Stralis. Additionally, the airport has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint by 97%, including the introduction of electric vehicles for its bus fleet and commercial mowers. Stanwell, the renewable energy supplier, expressed pride in its partnership with Brisbane Airport and highlighted the broader efforts to diversify energy sources towards renewables and low-emission options. This commitment to sustainability underscores Brisbane Airport's dedication to environmental responsibility and innovation in the aviation sector.
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