Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management
• Community Relations
• Economic Impact
• Carbon Reduction
• Air Quality
• Noise Reduction
• Operational Efficiency
• Sustainable Transportation
• Infrastructure Development
• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• 5% reduction in total carbon footprint (including scope 3 emissions) compared to 2008
• Nearly 20% reduction in gas usage
• Just over 2% reduction in electricity usage
• 37.9% of waste reused or recycled
• 99% compliance with restrictions on use of auxiliary power units
• 90% of arriving flights used Continuous Descent Approach (CDA)

Social Achievements

• £130,000 contribution to Gatwick Airport Community Trust
• Support for Gatwick Greenspace partnership, Forest Schools initiative, Travel-Care charity, and Surrey Youth Games
• Over 37% of passengers used public transport
• Meet the Buyer program stimulated local supply chains

Governance Achievements

• Achieved The Carbon Trust standard for carbon management and ISO 14001 certification
• Developed Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) approach

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing the environmental impact of aircraft operations
• Managing air quality
• Mitigating noise impacts
• Improving waste recycling
• Increasing sustainable transportation options

Mitigation Strategies

• Encouraging airlines to adopt CDA and minimize engine use during turnaround
• Partnership with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council for air quality management
• Robust noise strategy and European Noise Directive (END) action plan
• Investing in low-carbon technology and improving waste management practices
• Providing discounts on public transport for staff and promoting liftsharing and cycling

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Meet the Buyer program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, The Carbon Trust Standard

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Noise reduction

Environmental Achievements

• Day noise footprint (54 dBA Leq) reduced by 82%, from 74.0 km² in 2019 to 13.3 km² in 2020. Number of people living within this area fell by 95% to 500 people from 9,850.

Social Achievements

• Reduced noise complaints by 74.10% (from 25,593 in 2019 to 6,628 in 2020), and reduced number of complainants by 55.16% (from 698 in 2019 to 313 in 2020).

Governance Achievements

• Continued implementation of Section 106 Obligations and selected actions from the Environmental Noise Directive Noise Action Plan; supported the commencement of the second term of the Noise Management Board.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Aircraft noise remains a concern for communities, even with reduced operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Route 4 track keeping presents a challenge for modern aircraft.

Mitigation Strategies

• Regular monitoring and reporting of key noise abatement measures.
• Continued engagement with airlines to improve adherence to noise mitigation measures.
• Regular updates to airport noise webpages to help local communities understand aircraft activity levels.
• Working with NATS to reduce overflights of Horley.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Sustainable Growth
• Community Investment
• Workplace Safety

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme.
• Accelerated net-zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2040 to 2030, investing over £250 million in initiatives.
• Increased reporting for Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

Social Achievements

• Opened a new on-site STEM centre, benefiting over 98,000 school children.
• Provided funding to 159 community projects.
• Launched DE&I strategy and Accessibility Strategy.
• Achieved first stage of gender ambition in leadership (30% women).

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened enterprise risk management with a new Risk and Compliance Board.
• Published Gatwick Gender & Ethnicity Pay Gap Report 2023.
• Improved employee engagement, with 69% response rate in Best Companies survey.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• ATC staffing issues causing challenges at the end of summer 2023.
• European air traffic control strikes and airspace restrictions leading to cancellations and delays.
• Ongoing conflict in Ukraine causing airspace restrictions.
• Industrial action from UK Border Force and train drivers.
• Fragility in the supply chain impacting project delivery.

Mitigation Strategies

• Intensive dialogue with NATS to develop a robust plan for reliable flight schedules in 2024.
• Developed action plans to minimise the impact of wider disruption.
• Recruited additional air traffic controllers.
• Accelerated net-zero commitment and published 2023 six-year Capital Investment Programme.
• Implemented contingency plans to ensure healthy resource levels.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Focus on using local suppliers where possible.
• Commitment to paying SMEs within 30 days.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increased temperatures impacting asset durability.
• Acute climate events (low visibility, high winds) disrupting operations.
• Extreme weather events (flooding) causing closures and damage.

Transition Risks

• Increasing regulations and restrictions on aviation.
• Cost and availability of SAF.
• Shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable travel.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4+ ‘Transition’

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 13: Climate Action

Goals align with UN SDG 13 and UK Sustainable Aviation Coalition's aims.

Awards & Recognition

• CAPA Large Airport of the Year

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Air Quality
• Noise
• Surface Access
• Carbon Emissions
• Biodiversity and Ecological Conservation
• Land Use
• Resource and Waste Management
• Flood Risk
• Water Quality and Resources
• Historic Environment
• Landscape & Visual Impact
• Community Compensation
• Transport Networks
• Land Instability

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential adverse impacts on transport infrastructure
• Air quality impacts
• Noise impacts
• Impacts on biodiversity and ecological conservation
• Impacts on land use, including open space and green belt
• Impacts on resource and waste management
• Flood risk
• Impacts on water quality and resources
• Impacts on the historic environment
• Landscape and visual impacts
• Potential for community concerns

Mitigation Strategies

• Mitigation measures to offset or reduce impacts on transport network
• Mitigation measures to ensure compliance with legal air quality obligations
• Mitigation measures to meet aims for effective noise management
• Mitigation measures to avoid significant harm to biodiversity
• Mitigation measures to minimize impacts on soils and soil resources
• Effective waste management process
• Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures
• Mitigation measures to address adverse effects on water environment
• Careful design to minimize impacts on heritage assets
• Careful design to minimize harm to landscape
• Community compensation fund

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding