Airports & Seaports

Airports

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), airports account for approximately 2% of global carbon emissions, while the aviation sector contributes around 2-3% to total human-induced emissions worldwide.   

Source of Emissions

The largest share of carbon emissions at airports stems from the combustion of fossil fuels by aircraft during critical phases such as takeoff, landing, and taxiing.  

Impact on Climate Change

Although these percentages might seem minor, airports’ contribution to climate change is considerable, especially due to emissions released during overall airport operations, which have a more pronounced warming effect.

Factors Affecting Emissions

The level of carbon emissions produced by an airport is influenced by various factors, including passenger volume, types of aircraft, flight distances, and overall airport operations.  

Because of these facts, Airports play a crucial role in contributing to net-zero emissions goals, particularly with the expected growth in air cargo and travel in the coming years. Electrification offers several benefits for airports, including:   

Reducing environmental impact

Reducing environmental impact: By decreasing their dependence on fossil fuels, airports can work toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 

Saving money

Embracing electrification can lead to cost savings on diesel and maintenance expenses.  

Seaports

In 2022, shipping produced nearly 3% of global greenhouse emissions, ranking it as the seventh-largest emitter worldwide. Much of this pollution arises from port activities like berthing and cargo handling. Governments and NGOs are advocating for decarbonization, primarily through seaport electrification.

This strategy replaces diesel-powered equipment—such as cranes and trucks—with battery-powered alternatives to reduce emissions and curb port-related pollution. The benefits of seaport electrification include:

Reduced emissions:

Electrification can help mitigate emissions from diesel engines and other sources of pollution. 

Improved air quality

Electrification can reduce noise pollution from diesel generators and enhance local air quality. 

Lower operating costs

Electrification can result in decreased operating and maintenance expenses for operators. 

Compliance with regulations

Electrification can assist ports in adhering to state and federal regulations.

Access to federal funding

Port Electrification can facilitate federal funding. 

Airports & Seaports

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