📋 Tender Overview
RIX Riga Airport is committed to becoming a climate in -air airport by 2035, or 15 years earlier than originally planned. The Net Zero 2050 strategy intends to significantly reduce all greenhouse gas emissions created by the airport, both direct and indirect. The airport is working to use fossil resources such as diesel or natural gas in transport and building heating. Instead, it develops environmentally friendly solutions - solar energy and electric cars, and increases energy efficiency. In parallel, the airport also identifies and manages indirectly generated emissions, including airplanes and suppliers, using the airport infrastructure. Todays decisions influence the world we live in tomorrow. By implementing Net Zeros strategy, we not only reduce our impact on the climate, but also become a model for others. It is our responsibility to provide green, safe and modern airports for today and future passengers, says Laila Odina. Currently, the airport has already reached level 3 in the international carbon reduction program (), which confirms that the company not only reduces its emissions, but also cooperates with partners to facilitate changes throughout the industry. The next goal is to get 3+ levels, which means that the airport offers all its direct emissions and is also actively working on reducing indirect emissions. Airport Net Zero Strategy envisages more than 200 activities in various fields - transport, energy, infrastructure and cooperation with other companies. The airport is also involved in several international research and development projects, including the use of hydrogen technology in aviation. An important strategy direction is electrification of transport. Already at the aerodrome, passengers are transported by electric cars, and other airfield units are replaced by electric drive transport, but in the coming years the airport plans to completely abandon diesel fuel in transport. In parallel, it creates a wide electric car charging network, which can be used for the charging of the aerodrome equipment, as well as employees and passengers. The other major direction is the development of renewable energy. In addition to the already installed solar panels on the roofs of buildings, the airport is preparing a solar power plant project in the aerodrome area, which will significantly reduce the need to purchase electricity from fossil resources. At the same time, it modernizes power supply and heating systems to increase energy efficiency and reduce consumption. No less important is cooperation with the partners and the Community. The airport actively involves airlines, municipalities and suppliers in joint emission reduction measures and continues educational initiatives in society. Such an approach helps to move towards climateality not only in the airport but also in the wider region. Passengers will feel more and more environmentally friendly approaches through Riga Airport - quieter electric cars, energy efficient buildings, green energy and responsible attitudes towards natural resources. Find out more about RIX Riga Airport Road Card for Net Zero Goals: RIX Riga Airport Sustainability Reports on the airport website: Additional information: Ilze Salna, Communication Project Manager, GSM: 29404124, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
