Climate Change Data

Brussels South Charleroi Airport S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2000 tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% electricity
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 "Reduction" in March 2022.
  • 100% green electricity powered.
  • Installed nearly 1,560 photovoltaic panels, producing approximately 440 MWh annually (4% of annual consumption).
  • Gradually replacing lighting fixtures with LEDs, reducing energy consumption by 70% and CO2 emissions by approximately 50 tonnes annually.
  • Implemented household waste sorting facilities.
  • Drafted a charter with concession holders to improve waste recycling and eliminate single-use plastics.

Social Achievements

  • Organized an initiative to help flood victims, collecting donations.
  • Donated unused food to "Faim et Froid" charity.
  • Conducted psychosocial risk analysis to ensure employee well-being.
  • Offered flu vaccines to all staff.
  • Implemented protective measures against Covid-19.
  • Maintained a low rate of work-related accidents (24 in 2021).

Governance Achievements

  • Committed to achieving certification related to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) for ISO 14001:2015 certification.
  • Developed a communication strategy to share progress in sustainable development.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero CO2eq by 2050
  • 85% reduction in power drawn from the grid by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction in power drawn from the grid by 2030
  • Achieve ACA Level 4 - Transformation by 2030
  • Complete neutrality of direct CO2eq by 2035
Short-term Goals:
  • 35% reduction in power drawn from the grid by 2025
  • 60% reduction in direct CO2eq emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2025
  • Achieve ACA Level 3 - Optimization by 2023
  • Achieve ISO 14001:2015 certification by early 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Insufficient measures regarding waste prevention, recycling, and disposal.
  • Waste management not fully integrated into corporate culture.
  • Insufficient internal procedures to reduce environmental impacts (noise, CO2 emissions, waste, energy consumption).
  • Lack of communication about environmental impact.
  • Lack of management and employee commitment in managing waste and mitigating environmental impact.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a Carbon Management Plan for 2024.
  • Implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS).
  • Improving communication and employee engagement.
  • Establishing partnerships to address challenges.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Inclusion of sustainable development criteria in specifications and purchasing procedures.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Airport Carbon Accreditation, GHG Protocol, ISO 14001:2015, UN SDGs

Certifications: Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2, ISO 14001:2015 (planned for early 2023)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1
  • SDG 2
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

The report details initiatives aligned with each of the 17 SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:497.032 MWh/year (from solar panels)
Water Consumption:76,000 m³/year
Waste Generated:80 tons/year (recycled)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption from around 145,000 m³ in 2019 to 76,000 m³ in 2022.
  • Saved 5,635m³ of drinking water in 2022 by using rainwater for sanitary purposes.
  • Recycled around 80 tonnes of waste in 2022.
  • Achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 "Reduction" certification in March 2022.
  • Installed 1,560 photovoltaic panels on the roof of Terminal T2, supplying 497.032 MWH of electricity in 2022.
  • Installed LED lighting and efficient natural gas air conditioning and heating equipment, leading to a 25% reduction in consumption.

Social Achievements

  • SOWAER acquired 214 properties and soundproofed 3,681 around Charleroi airport, improving quality of life for around 3,900 families.
  • Regularly participates in solidarity initiatives (e.g., collecting goods for flood victims).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) Committee.
  • Committed to UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), becoming the first Walloon company to do so.
  • Implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) for ISO 14001:2015 certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce own emissions to 0 net grams of CO2 by 2050.
  • Achieve neutrality of all activities (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve neutrality of direct emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2035.
  • Reduce electricity consumption by 75% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 35% between 2019 and 2030.
  • Offset remaining emissions through sustainable projects.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased number of late aircraft returns due to European air traffic control problems (Ukraine conflict, lack of air traffic controllers, operational problems in northern France).
  • Need for improved mobility solutions due to the absence of a railway station within the BSCA infrastructure.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ongoing dialogue with stakeholders to reduce noise and fuel consumption.
  • Adaptation of approach procedures to encourage less noisy and fuel-consuming methods (RNP/PBN approach).
  • Ensuring aircraft rotate on the tarmac every 25 minutes to minimize ground time and energy consumption.
  • Providing electrical support services for aircraft during longer shutdowns.
  • Working with TEC and SNCB to improve connectivity to Charleroi, Fleurus and Luttre stations.
  • Working with FLIBCO to open new coach routes using less polluting vehicles.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Inclusion of "sustainability" clauses in all contracts and specifications.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Airport Carbon Accreditation, GHG Protocol, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2, ISO 14001:2015 (planned)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

BSCA's commitment to the UN SDGs is detailed in the report, covering environmental, social, and economic aspects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed