OUR ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS
CDA LANDINGS Reductions in flight noise by continuous descent approach. ENERGY CONSUMPTION Strong commitment to cutting down energy consumption in our facilities.
EMISSIONS Continued successful work to cut down emissions.
CONTRIBUTIONS Active participation in natural environment and wildlife preservation projects. IN 2017–2020, WE AIM TO INCREASE CDA LANDINGS IN HELSINKI BY 1% EVERY YEAR.
Finnair has reduced noise and its negative e ects by modernising its fleet and rescheduling takeo s and landings.
In addition to these measures, the use of continuous descent approach (CDA) also helps us reduce flight noise within 10 kilometres of the airport. However, the use of CDA requires uncongested airspace and good weather conditions. During the busiest afternoon hours at airports like Helsinki Airport, when there are a lot of parallel approaches, using CDA is not always possible. BY 2020, WE AIM TO CUT OUR EMISSIONS BY 17% COMPARED TO 2013.
We already met our long-term target by the end of 2016, reducing our CO2 in our flight operations by almost 20% in comparison to 2009 (relative to revenue tonne kilometres (RTK)). This is largely thanks to our new Airbus A350 replacing our A340 fleet.
We understand the energy-intensive nature of our operations and the resulting costs, so we have a strong aspiration to make our operations more energy-efficient. One of the most important ways to conserve energy is to reduce jet fuel consumption. Modern airplanes consume less fuel, which reduces the environmental impact of aviation. The average age of the planes in our fleet is less than 10 years.
In addition to maintaining a modern fleet, we are currently evaluating the possibility of establishing a biofuel hub at Helsinki Airport with local partners whenever possible.
See the Finnair fleet – https://www.finnair.com/fi/gb/flights/fleet BY 2020, WE AIM TO CUT 4.5% OF OUR ENERGY USAGE COMPARED TO 2016.
Finnair Facilities Management joined a nation-wide energy e ciency agreement in the service sector, which is part of the implementation of Finland’s long-term energy and climate strategy and the framework decision of the Council of State on energy e ciency measures. By the end of 2020, the agreement obliges us to reduce our properties’ energy consumption by 4.5 per cent in comparison to 2016. Beyond that, we are aiming to cut energy consumption 7% by the end of 2025 compared to 2017.
Our new Cargo Operations Centre deployed solar power technology in May 2017. The solar power plant on the rooftop of the building consists of 1200 solar panels and it generates approximately 11 per cent of the annual energy consumption of the building. The COOL cargo terminal has applied for BREEAM certification assessment ‘Very good’. The building itself was constructed in accordance with sustainable construction principles, and environmental aspects are a key consideration in the future operation models for the terminal. WE ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS.
For several years, Finnair has actively supported a rainforest reforestation project in Madagascar in collaboration with the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation.
We contribute to the conservation of wildlife by prohibiting the transportation of hunting trophies or memorabilia originating from endangered species in our cargo network. Furthermore, in 2016 Finnair signed the United for Wildlife (UFW) Buckingham Palace declaration of the Duke of Cambridge to support the zero-tolerance policy against illegal wildlife trade. As a signatory, we are committed to raising awareness of this topic.
Our partners For more information, you can contact our environmental management team: environmental.management@finnair.com
Tuomo Karppinen Environmental Management Systems Manager [email protected] +358 50 3926354