24Corporate ResponsibilityOur design brief for the arrivals building at Bournemouth<strong>Airport</strong> included the requirement to deliver a low-carbonbuilding with 70-100% lower carbon consumption than atraditional building by:n Minimising energy usen Maximising natural lightingn Using solar shading roof to reduce solar gain in thesummer monthsn Using photo-voltaic tiles on the roof to generate greenelectricity.Climate changeOur carbon neutral commitment for our ground operationssits at the core of our environmental strategy.All our airports adhere to the Government’s m<strong>and</strong>atoryCRC Energy Efficiency Scheme to cut CO2 emissions inlarge public <strong>and</strong> private sector organisations. As part ofour business strategy, <strong>Manchester</strong> has already set a targetof becoming carbon neutral for our ground operations by2015 – 2012 for Bournemouth, East Midl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong>Humberside, working collaboratively with our businesspartners is central to our commitment.Initiatives include the construction of the UK’s most ecofriendlyhotel at East Midl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>Airport</strong>, the UK’s first lowcarbonarrivals building at Bournemouth <strong>and</strong> theintroduction of automatic metering systems for electricity<strong>and</strong> water.In <strong>2010</strong>/<strong>11</strong>, we implemented 32 energy efficiency schemessaving 16,090 tonnes of CO2 annually.Total MAG net CO2 emissions (tonnes)Source 2007 2008 2009 <strong>2010</strong>Gas 24,188 17,884 18,301 20,165Electricity 75,790 70,619 54,024 47,256Gas oil 1,289 294 332 2,392Vehicle fuel 4,425 4,483 4,512 4,561Total 105,692 92,380 77,169 74,414WaterThe majority of our water comes from the mains supply,with some rainwater <strong>and</strong> grey water collected for reuse.We now have water meters across all our sites toaccurately measure use <strong>and</strong> target improvements. Weoperate close to sensitive habitats <strong>and</strong> the EnvironmentAgency imposes strict limits on the quality of water wedischarge. We work closely with our on-site businesspartners to monitor quality, minimise the impact of theiroperations <strong>and</strong> provide expert guidance.Waste <strong>and</strong> recyclingWe are committed to produce less waste <strong>and</strong> increaserecycling <strong>and</strong> waste recovery rates. We work together withour business partners to encourage <strong>and</strong> influence howthey manage waste <strong>and</strong> recycling. <strong>Manchester</strong> <strong>Airport</strong>chairs a coalition of UK airlines <strong>and</strong> airports looking atways to recycle more aircraft waste. During 20<strong>11</strong>, a recordof 88% of waste h<strong>and</strong>led by East Midl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>Airport</strong> wasdiverted from l<strong>and</strong>fill.L<strong>and</strong> useWithin our operational areas we manage over 1,500hectares of l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> are committed to carefully managing,protecting <strong>and</strong> enhancing its quality. We recognise thevalue of our l<strong>and</strong>, its scarcity as a business resource <strong>and</strong>its ecological <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape character. Our Master Plansshow how we will achieve this. At Bournemouth <strong>Airport</strong> wemanage heathl<strong>and</strong> on a site of Special Scientific Interest,we have developed an airport wildlife trail at East Midl<strong>and</strong>s<strong>Airport</strong> <strong>and</strong> continue with a l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong> ecologymanagement plan on 350 hectares of l<strong>and</strong> at <strong>Manchester</strong><strong>Airport</strong>.Sustainable buildingsOur design st<strong>and</strong>ards for new buildings <strong>and</strong>refurbishments are frequently updated to include the latestadvances in environmental design <strong>and</strong> technology. Weaim for all new buildings to meet the widely-recognisedBREEAM st<strong>and</strong>ard ‘Excellent’.The new Radisson Blu hotel at East Midl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>Airport</strong>, builtby MAG Developments, has been awarded the highesteverBREEAM rating (Excellent) for a commercial hotel.The hotel uses a range of low energy technologiesdelivering an 87% reduction in CO2 <strong>and</strong> supplying 90% ofthe consumed energy from a renewable source.Ground transportWe have surface access strategies in place at each of ourairports to promote public transport <strong>and</strong> maximisesustainable methods of transport. We work closely withlocal public transport providers to make sure that ourpassengers have easy access to a wide range of traveloptions. In 20<strong>11</strong>, construction started on a £1.4 billionproject to extend the Metrolink to <strong>Manchester</strong> <strong>Airport</strong>, dueto open in 2016. The new Metrolink line will provide a new,frequent <strong>and</strong> ‘greener’ form of public transport, especiallyfor staff.The <strong>Manchester</strong> <strong>Airport</strong> Group PLC <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Accounts</strong> <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong>
25Our goal is to grow our business sustainably by striking a careful balance between theenvironmental impact of our airports <strong>and</strong> the economic <strong>and</strong> social benefits we bring.The <strong>Manchester</strong> <strong>Airport</strong> Group PLC <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Accounts</strong> <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong>