Australia’s new airport has embedded sustainability into its design, significantly reducing its carbon footprint, while charting a path for a net zero airport future.
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) inaugural Sustainability Strategy was published this week.
Australia’s first greenfield international airport in more than 50 years has secured two key partnerships that are pivotal to realising this sustainability vision.
CleanPeak Energy (CPE) is set to support the delivery of 100% renewable electricity for the airport precinct, while Freightquip will supply and operate an almost entirely electrified GSE (Ground Support Equipment) fleet covering the full scope of airport operations.
“The energy system they (CPE) will manage represents a landmark commitment to achieving net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions for WSI, showcasing the low carbon future airports can champion as pivotal pieces of major infrastructure,” said Simon Hickey, WSI CEO.
Catherine King, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, said Western Sydney’s new airport was designed with sustainability and future proofing in mind, inside and out.
“As you step into the beautiful, air-conditioned terminal, watch your bags roll away at check-in and scan into your first flight at Western Sydney International Airport, each of those steps will be powered by 100% renewable electricity,” she added.
Philip Graham, CleanPeak Energy CEO, said the partnership with WSI demonstrates how critical infrastructure can transition to renewables without compromising reliability or performance.
“This project is about unlocking what’s possible when large-scale energy infrastructure is designed, financed and operated as an integrated energy system to power critical assets like airports without compromising performance,” Mr Graham said.
Read more about the Sustainability Strategy here.
