HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced Thursday that the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) is ahead of its goals when it comes to reducing airport-controlled carbon emissions.
The goal is to reduce airport-controlled emissions by 50% per passenger from levels recorded in 2009.
HDOT said HNL continues to exceed its 2030 goal five years ahead of schedule for the second consecutive year, and has renewed its Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation designation, showing it meets global standards on sustainability.
Efforts such as implementing autonomous electric shuttle buses, the replacement of fleet vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) and the installation of additional EV charging stations serving operational areas are all contributing factors.
“Through collaborative efforts with our airport partners, the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is demonstrating how electric infrastructure can support ground and air operations, while remaining affordable and reducing emissions,” said HDOT Director Ed Sniffen.
HNL will continue its airport sustainability efforts which include energy efficiency upgrades across terminal facilities and expanded deployment of solar panels, as well as active collaboration with federal, airline and concession partners to lower emissions from all aspects of airport operations.
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