London Luton Airport (LLA) has published its latest Responsible Business Strategy (RBS), setting out the evolving targets and commitments that will shape the next three years of the airport’s sustainability activity.

With several flagship initiatives, the new RBS focuses on four key themes: People, Community, Infrastructure and Partnerships. Key initiatives will include the continued decarbonisation of LLA’s fleet and ground handling operations, self-generation electricity supply and the launch of a new community education programme.

Alberto Martin, Chief Executive Officer at London Luton Airport, commented: “As a progressive airport, we are committed to delivering continued, positive change for our local communities, the economy and the environment. LLA’s evolving RBS objectives underline the airport’s ambition to be a champion of sustainable aviation and demonstrate the important role we play in the region. Our RBS is based on the principles of collaboration, transparency and innovation, creating a mindset that ensures sustainability is rooted in our operations and culture and ensuring that we continue to operate ethically and grow responsibly. We have achieved several important milestones since launching our first RBS in 2020, and it’s vitally important that we continue to build upon this momentum across all aspects of our operation. ”

Also published today, LLA’s 2023 Sustainability Performance Report, outlines progress over the past five years and provides an update on its environmental and social sustainability impact in 2023.

Key highlights include:

•             Largest operation of quieter, more fuel-efficient next-generation aircraft of all major European airports in summer 2023, reducing emissions by up to 20% per flight compared to previous generation aircraft

•             Launch of the new all-electric Express rail service and Luton DART, a brand new fully automated and electrically powered shuttle that combine to deliver faster, more frequent and sustainable services to and from LLA

•             Industry leading 53% of supply chain spend (£70m) being invested in local businesses within a 25-mile radius of the airport

•             Green World Environment Award for Environmental Best Practice in recognition of an innovative partnership to increase recycling rates from 49% to 74%

•             Becoming only the third major UK airport to achieve Level 4 ‘Transformation’ in the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme for our work to drive down emissions

•             Ranked as the best global major infrastructure asset for sustainability governance and disclosure in the prestigious Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment for the second consecutive year

•             Direct contribution of circa £0.5m community investment helping over 15,000 beneficiaries through initiatives, including our brand-new community grant scheme – the ‘Greener Future Fund’, which focuses on education and innovative environmental projects

•             Transformative customer service initiatives ‘The LLA Way’ and ‘Licence to Serve’ equipping over 2,000 LLA staff and third parties with the skills to ensure best-in-class end-to-end guest experience.

David Vazquez, Head of Sustainability at London Luton Airport, commented: “As we continue to grow responsibly and sustainably, we are determined to play an influential and collaborative role in the aviation sector’s move towards sustainability. I am immensely proud of the progress we have made. Our latest sustainability report highlights the significant strides that we have taken as we work towards our target to become a Net Zero carbon airport by 2040”

About London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LLA) is one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023.

The airport is operated by a consortium, of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and InfraBridge, a leading infrastructure investment manager. Airlines include easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Tui, FlyOne, Sun Express and El Al.

The Luton Airport Express is a new dedicated train service that allows passengers to travel from central London to the LLA terminal in around 30 minutes. The Luton Airport Express runs from St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway station and connects seamlessly with the DART, an electrically powered people mover that connects to the airport terminal in less than four minutes.

In 2023, LLA was named the UK’s best airport by readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller magazine.

LLA is only the third major UK airport to achieve Level 4 of the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme, demonstrating that it is ‘transforming its operations to achieve carbon reductions in line with global climate goals’. With a maximum score of 100 and a five-star rating, LLA has been ranked as a sector leader for two consecutive years in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) of sustainability governance management and performance of major infrastructure assets worldwide.

To learn about the progress London Luton Airport is making across its sustainability programme please click here or to access the latest Responsible Business Strategy click here. The Sustainability and community team can be reached at sustainability@ltn.aero or communityupdate@ltn.aero

Further information on London Luton Airport can be found at london-luton.co.uk

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