Brisbane Airport achieves Net Zero emissions with 100% renewable-backed electricity generation



Brisbane Airport has announced that it has achieved Net Zero emissions (Scope 1 and 2), with 100% renewable-backed electricity generation, as part of its dedication to minimising its environmental footprint.


Brisbane Airport has announced that it has achieved Net Zero emissions (Scope 1 and 2), with 100% renewable-backed electricity generation, as part of its dedication to minimising its environmental footprint.

“We are proud to have achieved this milestone,” said Gert-Jan de Graaff, Chief Executive Officer, Brisbane Airport. “As a sustainability leader, we take our role in reducing our impact on the environment very seriously. But there is far more work to be done. We know the most significant source of emissions comes from aviation fuel used by our airline partners. It’s why we continue to represent all airports on the Australian Jet Zero Council, and support research undertaken at Brisbane Airport by Stralis which is developing a hydrogen-electric aircraft, with a test-flight planned for this year.”

Brisbane Airport Corporation has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 97% through:

  • Purchasing 100% renewable electricity generation from Stanwell for Queensland-based wind farm and solar energy

  • Expanding onsite solar to 10MW

  • Replacing 24 traditional internal combustion engine fleet vehicles with electric-powered vehicles


The remaining 3% of emissions have been offset through native bush regeneration projects in southwest Queensland via Tasman Environmental Markets.

“It means renewable-backed power will operate everything from the systems you use at check-in, baggage conveyors, air conditioning, departure screens, escalators, electric ground services equipment, right through to the runway lights that guide your aircraft safely into the sky,” said de Graaff.

https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2025/01/brisbane-airport-achieves-net-zero-emissions-with-100-renewable-backed-electricity-generation/?fsp_sid=59

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