Solar energy and water-saving systems help Malta International Airport reduce its ecological footprint

Malta International Airport published its fourth sustainability report in June  to coincide with World Environment Day. While the report does not focus exclusively on the company's efforts to be environmentally responsible, Malta Airport is pleased to announce that, last year it was successful in reaching two important environmental goals.

The report, which adheres to the Global Reporting Initiative standards, reveals that in 2018, the company lowered its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 12% to reach 0.92kg of CO₂ per passenger. In parallel with this, a decrease of 11.6% in total water consumption was also registered.

These drops largely resulted from several eco-friendly measures including the installation of more efficient sanitation systems and the introduction of energy-saving lighting and air conditioning units. In addition to this, over the past three years, the company has invested more than one million euro in photovoltaic panels and is currently in the process of determining the size of the next PV system to be installed on the airport campus.