London Luton Airport (LLA) has been ranked as the best performing UK airport for sustainability governance and disclosure, achieving a five-star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment.  

GRESB is an international sustainability framework that benchmarks the environmental, social and governance (ESG) management and performance of major infrastructure assets worldwide. 

GRESB Sector Leaders are recognised as the best performers by sector, region and nature of ownership across the GRESB assessment. 

Underlining its commitment to playing a leading role in making aviation sustainable, LLA has been named as a GRESB Infrastructure Sector Leader, as well as ‘Most Improved’ in the Transport: Airport Companies category. 

David Vazquez, London Luton Airport Head of Sustainability, commented, “Sustainability is at the core of our business and as we continue to grow, we recognise that the role we can play for our people, our surrounding communities, the economy and our environment has never been more important.

“This recognition highlights the progress we are making against our ambitious sustainability commitments and the advances we have made with our ESG governance structure and reporting of environmental performance. We have dedicated ESG targets across our operation and our aim is to continue to establish and embed sustainability across all aspects of our organisation.”

Sebastien Roussotte, CEO of GRESB said, “GRESB Sector Leaders are the top-performing organisations leading the way to a net-zero future and pulling the industry forward. We applaud this year’s Sector Leaders for their commitment, leadership and dedication to ESG and sustainability.”

Between 2016 and 2019, LLA reduced its airport carbon emissions by 30%, despite a 23% increase in passenger numbers. The airport is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by no later than 2026 and delivering net zero carbon for its direct operational emissions by 2040.

About London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LLA) is one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying 58 million passengers in the past five years.

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

Passengers travelling by rail can reach the airport via a half-hourly express rail service which operates between London and Luton Airport Parkway. In addition, work is nearly complete on a new light rail system linking the airport with Luton Airport Parkway station. The project is being delivered by the airport’s owner Luton Rising – a company owned by Luton Council to enhance local and regional economic growth and social investment.

London Luton Airport is an accredited Real Living Wage employer. The introduction of the Real Living Wage, the only UK rate calculated according to living costs, reflects LLA’s commitment to be a responsible and ethical employer. 

Contact Details:

London Luton Airport Press Office 01582 395333
pressoffice@ltn.aero

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