Airport carbon emissions

Best in class: Glasgow Prestwick (64g per passenger)

Worst in class: 1. Jersey (JER) – 156g per passenger per km

Jersey has a bigger carbon footprint than any other airport in the UK, totalling 156g per passenger per km. In an attempt to tackle this high level of air pollution, Jersey Airport has made plans to alter its flight paths, making the routes more efficient which, in turn, will help to reduce the amount of carbon emissions.

2. Bournemouth (BOH) – 67g per passenger per km
With 67g of carbon emissions per passenger per km, Bournemouth Airport is next on our list. Bournemouth Airport has implemented an energy conservation programme in the hope to reduce its carbon footprint, and this has no doubt contributed to this airport’s second-place entry in our list.
https://www.bournemouthairport.com/net-zero-2040/

RCA (Regional and City Airports) is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions from its airport operations by 2040 at the latest - with any remaining emissions to be tackled through investment in carbon removal and storage.We are part of the internationally-recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme, and have worked as part of the industry-led green aviation consortium 2ZERO - a government-backed project pioneering electric hybrid aircraft on regional routes. This saw us host the first English eflight trial from Exeter in 2021.

We are now working in collaboration with Cranfield University to develop new initiatives in sustainable aviation practice and technology. As a member of the Sustainable Aviation Programme Board’s initiative to design new airport infrastructure accommodating smart aviation technologies, fuels, and a roadmap of future skill requirements, we are driven by a sustainable green agenda in cooperation with key local stakeholders.