Airport’s CO2 levels fall 10%

Shannon Airport has achieved another 10% drop in CO2 emissions, for which it has received an improved accreditation level, further strengthening its “green” credentials.

Under European aviation standards, Shannon has now achieved the “Reduction” accreditation level — the second of four standards under the Europe-wide airport carbon management certification programme.

This latest accreditation means the airport has not alone mapped all of the CO2 emissions sources under its direct control, but also succeeded in reducing those CO2 emissions on a rolling three year average.