Airports are unique entities that require innovative solutions to address their economic viability, operational efficiency, natural resource conservation, and social responsibility. VHB works directly with airports to develop sustainability strategies that reduce environmental impacts, enhance community relations, and are practical and cost effective for airport operators and tenants. We develop best management practices to create a sustainable future for airports through measuring and quantifying airports' performance and setting targets for energy use and air emissions. Facilities' carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions are minimized, and money and resources are saved by helping airports reduce their impacts on the environment.
Services include:
- Preparing baseline inventories
(energy, emissions, water,
waste and recycling)
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- Performing environmental
benchmarking (comparison to
the best practices in the industry)
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- Developing policies and goals
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- Calculating Carbon Footprints
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- Setting targets and performance measures
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- Preparing Environmental Stewardship Plans
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- Quantifying Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions
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- Preparing Annual Environmental Updates
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- Reporting current and proposed
sustainability measures
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- Analyzing local and state compliance with
green building standards (including LEED®
and GHG)
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VHB has been providing environmental permitting, documentation, and compliance services to airports for over 20 years, and our practice is continuously growing. VHB's team of airport planners and environmental professionals provide sustainable, practical, and strategic solutions to aviation projects around the country.
For more information, email airports@vhb.com.
