Sustainability

Electric Vehicles

Ireland West Airport has replaced its Ground Operations Vehicles with a fleet of new fully electric, zero-emmissions vehicles as part of the airports committment to its sustainability strategy.

Accreditation

Ireland West Airport are currently part of the Airport Councils International (ACI) Carbon Accreditation Programme which sets out a framework for airports to reduce and manage their carbon footprint. In 2019 the airport was awarded Eco Merit Certification which recognises that the airport is operating in an environmentally responsible manner with a continued focus on helping improve our environmental performance, reduce costs and manage risk. 

 

Airport Carbon Accreditation is the global standard for carbon management and emission reductions at airports. This certification programme, specifically designed for airports, has received widespread support and endorsements from both the EU and the UN agencies responsible for civil aviation (ICAO) and climate change (UNFCCC). Airport Carbon Accreditation is an annual certification programme and consequently requires an ongoing commitment to sustainability and continuous improvements from year to year.

 

At present, there are over 414 airports in over 70 countries globally which are Airport Carbon Accredited at various levels of the programme. Airports accredited to date handle 49.3% of global passenger traffic each year. To find out more, you can go to www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org

 

In November 2024, the airport achieved level 3 accreditation 'Optimisation' in recognition of the airport's exemplary work in reducing its carbon emissions and engaging other stakeholders to do the same, as part of the Global airport industry's response to the challenge of climate change.

Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation Certification

Ireland West Airport Carbon Emissions Reduction Statement

Carbon Emissions Reduction Statement

Runway Upgrades

The airport has upgraded its Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) to the latest in LED technology which will provide:

 

  1. Better energy efficiency
  2. Next generation of airfield ground lighting
  3. Streamlined flight tracking

Navigational Aids Upgrades

The airport has completed an upgrade of its Runway Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). Aircraft can use the DME simultaneously for landings and in conjunction with the Instrument Landing System (ILS), an “instrument landing” is provided which greatly increases efficiencies for aircraft.

In addition, the airport has also recently upgraded its IRVR equipment (Instrumented Runway Visual Range). IRVR equipment is located along the edge of the runway and provides Air Traffic Control & pilots with information on visibility for landings and take-offs. This equipment is needed for landing/take-offs in low visibility (Fog) conditions. Upgrading the IRVR system reduces significantly time delays as well as fuel used.

Progress

Over the past 2 years, we have implemented a number of sustainability initiatives across the airport, providing benefits to those who work at the airport and to the wider community. These are some of the initiatives the airport has undertaken over the last 18 months (click 'watch' below.)

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Energy Conservation

Constant Current Regulators (CCR) room

Ireland West Airport is replacing the old CCRs with new pure sine wave CCRs which are specifically designed for LED light fittings. New sine wave CCRs in conjunction with the LED fittings will greatly reduce the consumption of the airports airfield lighting. 

 

LED Lighting Upgrade across the airport Terminal

Upgrade of lighting throughout the terminal building to more energy efficient, LED lighting; and the reduction of energy usage within the terminal building. 

 

Sustainability

Sustainability

Ireland West Airport are currently part of the Airport Councils International (ACI) Carbon Accreditation Programme which sets out a framework for airports to reduce and manage their carbon footprint. In 2019 the airport was awarded Eco Merit Certification which recognises that the airport is operating in an environmentally responsible manner with a continued focus on helping improve our environmental performance, reduce costs and manage risk.

 

The airport is currently progressing a sustainability and environmental strategy over the next 5-year period and working towards completing the ACI carbon accreditation programme to create an environmental green airport programme reducing overall carbon emissions to achieve ‘net zero’ for its carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. 

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Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Ireland West Airport has replaced its Ground Operations Vehicles with a fleet of new fully electric, zero-emmissions vehicles as part of the airports committment to its sustainability strategy.

Accreditation

Accreditation

Ireland West Airport are currently part of the Airport Councils International (ACI) Carbon Accreditation Programme which sets out a framework for airports to reduce and manage their carbon footprint. In 2019 the airport was awarded Eco Merit Certification which recognises that the airport is operating in an environmentally responsible manner with a continued focus on helping improve our environmental performance, reduce costs and manage risk. 

 

Airport Carbon Accreditation is the global standard for carbon management and emission reductions at airports. This certification programme, specifically designed for airports, has received widespread support and endorsements from both the EU and the UN agencies responsible for civil aviation (ICAO) and climate change (UNFCCC). Airport Carbon Accreditation is an annual certification programme and consequently requires an ongoing commitment to sustainability and continuous improvements from year to year.

 

At present, there are over 414 airports in over 70 countries globally which are Airport Carbon Accredited at various levels of the programme. Airports accredited to date handle 49.3% of global passenger traffic each year. To find out more, you can go to www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org

 

In November 2024, the airport achieved level 3 accreditation 'Optimisation' in recognition of the airport's exemplary work in reducing its carbon emissions and engaging other stakeholders to do the same, as part of the Global airport industry's response to the challenge of climate change.

Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation Certification

Ireland West Airport Carbon Emissions Reduction Statement

Carbon Emissions Reduction Statement

Runway Upgrades

Runway Upgrades

The airport has upgraded its Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) to the latest in LED technology which will provide:

 

  1. Better energy efficiency
  2. Next generation of airfield ground lighting
  3. Streamlined flight tracking

Navigational Aids Upgrades

The airport has completed an upgrade of its Runway Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). Aircraft can use the DME simultaneously for landings and in conjunction with the Instrument Landing System (ILS), an “instrument landing” is provided which greatly increases efficiencies for aircraft.

In addition, the airport has also recently upgraded its IRVR equipment (Instrumented Runway Visual Range). IRVR equipment is located along the edge of the runway and provides Air Traffic Control & pilots with information on visibility for landings and take-offs. This equipment is needed for landing/take-offs in low visibility (Fog) conditions. Upgrading the IRVR system reduces significantly time delays as well as fuel used.

Progress

Progress

Over the past 2 years, we have implemented a number of sustainability initiatives across the airport, providing benefits to those who work at the airport and to the wider community. These are some of the initiatives the airport has undertaken over the last 18 months (click 'watch' below.)

Watch

Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation

Constant Current Regulators (CCR) room

Ireland West Airport is replacing the old CCRs with new pure sine wave CCRs which are specifically designed for LED light fittings. New sine wave CCRs in conjunction with the LED fittings will greatly reduce the consumption of the airports airfield lighting. 

 

LED Lighting Upgrade across the airport Terminal

Upgrade of lighting throughout the terminal building to more energy efficient, LED lighting; and the reduction of energy usage within the terminal building.