Helsinki Airport manager Finavia said the airport has achieved its net zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international airport carbon accreditation (ACA) program's net zero certification.
Finavia aims to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of all of its airports to net zero by the end of this year.
The airport's machinery and emergency power generators are provided by Neste MY Renewable Diesel. Neste said this has “played a significant role” in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“Reaching net zero targets at Helsinki Airport is the result of long-term and systematic work,” said Finavia senior vice president, sustainability, technology and safety Henri Hansson.
“The requirements for reaching net zero level under the ACA programme include that carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by at least 90%, residual emissions are neutralised, and that an external party verifies the emissions data and operations.”
At Finavia's airports, machinery accounts for 80% of the company's fuel use. Neste's renewable diesel can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in existing fleet and machinery without additional investments in or modifications to existing equipment.
“Finavia has been a forerunner among airports, systematically reducing emissions from its operations,” said Neste vice president, B2B sales, marketing and services Joni Pihlstrom.
In accordance with Finavia's climate programme and in addition to the Lapland and Helsinki airports, the use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel will be extended to all other Finavia airports during 2025. The company developed and manages 20 airports in Finland.