Reduction of CO2 Emissions

The following measures have lead to a reduction of CO2-rmissions:
For the processing of aircraft at the 17 positions of the air passenger piers, the following applies: the aircraft-internal auxiliary power units (APU) remain shut down, the energy supply is carried out via the passenger piers. On the outside positions, mobile power units provide the energy. This saves approx. 9,200t of CO2 every year.

In the terminals, the heating is reduced by 0.5° C in winter, while the air conditioning in summer is reduced by 1° C. This reduces the energy required for heating and air conditioning. In addition to this, the gates of the hangars are opened for as short a period as possible. These measures save approx. 1,750t of CO2 per year.

The thermo-labyrinth in Terminal 1 saves 400t of CO2 per year. The air required for air conditioning is piped into the cellar of the terminals from outside. The temperature conditions there will heat the air in winter and will cool it in summer. This way, the output of the air conditioning is reduced.

The new boilers of the central heating of the airport have a higher effectiveness; the need for natural gas is reduced, so that the CO2-emissions are reduced by 120t per year.
All baggage trucks are powered by natural gas, additionally, 6 cars powered with natural gas. Together, they save 175t of CO2 per year. The CO2-emission is 25% less than in vehicles conventionally powered.

As one of the first German airports, Hamburg Airport is testing hydrogen-powered vehicles.

A traffic optimisation system is planned for the apron, which will reduce the emissions by 10 per cent.

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Reduction of CO2 Emissions