Airbus’ commitment as a
leader in reducing the air transport industry’s environmental impact is
being highlighted during daily presentations by company managers at the
Singapore Airshow’s “Green Pavilion” exhibit.
Its corporate strategy – which is based on a
life-cycle approach encompassing the full spectrum from design,
manufacturing, operations and supply chain involvement to the
responsible disposal of aircraft at end-of-life – is detailed in
briefings held at 15h30 at the main exhibit hall’s Green Pavilion.
Included in the daily presentation is information on
Airbus’ blue5 programme, which is drawing a roadmap for reducing the
environmental footprint of Airbus own operations by the year 2020. Its
targets include a 30 percent reduction in energy consumption; 50 percent
reductions in CO2 emissions, VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions,
and waste/water production; along with an 80 percent reduction in water
discharge.
One very visible example Airbus’ steps that will
contribute to its blue5 programme’s goals is the company’s newest final
assembly line in Toulouse, France, which currently is gearing up for
A350 XWB production. This is the “greenest” of any final assembly
facility built by Airbus, and it makes extensive use of natural lighting
for reduced electricity consumption, while half of the flat roof
surface (22,000 sq. meters) is fitted with photovoltaic solar panels.
As a result, the building will produce 55 percent of its own energy
needs.
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