Singapore Changi Airport holds steady on 2030 emissions goals

October 1st 2022

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Despite the increasing numbers of passengers Singapore’s Changi Airport expects to pass through its terminals in the years ahead, it remains committed to achieving zero-carbon growth by 2030, capping absolute carbon emissions at 2018 levels and achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2050. Read More »

A sustainability report covers Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) activities across its four passenger terminal buildings, the Changi Airfreight Centre and its aircraft operating areas.

An assessment has been completed on the impact of evolving climate factors on aviation, including rising ambient temperatures and greater rainfall intensity. “Climate risks are mapped to 2050 for airport-wide adaptation and solutions are being developed to address them. For instance, in response to increased rainfall, CAG has expanded Changi’s drainage network and installed sensors linked to a real-time data dashboard for better flood risk management,” the report wrote.

Already, the airport group has recorded a 5.9% decrease in water consumption. “Apart from improving chiller condensate and wastewater recycling capabilities, CAG continues to save water. It has reduced potable and non-potable water use from toilets and building cooling systems to irrigation and cleaning,” it said.

CAG optimises waste management by cutting waste at source, encouraging good recycling practices and implementing effective waste collection systems. “Close collaboration and communication with licensed contractors, airport partners and cleaners have identified opportunities to use resources more efficiently. Projects commenced in the last year are the up-cycling of building materials and diverting of 11% of waste from incineration.