Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect, as we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare.
The Shannon Airport Group has been working “to embed sustainability into its DNA” by “greening its operations”, implementing energy saving measures which have exceeded energy efficiency targets.
The Group’s Sustainability Strategy will ensure it achieves its aim to reduce carbon emissions by 51% by 2030 and reach Net Zero by 2050 at the latest.
Pat Flynn met with Sinead Murphy, Head of Sustainability at The Shannon Airport Group.
Did you know?
* Achieving Climate targets of 51% reduction in Greenhouse Gases emissions by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050 is a key priority for The Shannon Airport Group which has embarked on an ambitious programme of work to implement resource efficiency and circularity across all aspects of the business.
* Shannon Airport has completed a full upgrade to energy efficient LED lighting across the terminal building, offices, car parks and airside. This project followed an LED upgrade of all runway lighting and external lighting in the Group’s business parks. To date over 6000 lights have been upgraded to LED resulting in an approximate 66% reduction in energy consumed in lighting.
* As part of The Shannon Airport Group’s decarbonisation plan, the business is transitioning to electric vehicles across its fleet.
Shannon Airport introduced the first electric medical response vehicle of any airport in Ireland. The Group is on track to exceed its target to transition 50% of all eligible vehicles within the fleet to electric by the end of 2024.
* The Shannon Airport Group and other local businesses in collaboration with Shannon Municipal District Council have sponsored a shared electric bike scheme operated by Irish company CoMotion.
The business and local community can now utilise a more sustainable transport option with 50 bikes available across multiple parking stations and paths connecting Shannon Airport, the Group’s business parks and Shannon Town Centre.
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