FRA/rap> Fraport AG has issued its latest Environmental Statement 2006, which provides interesting information, the current status of key environmental indicators, as well as environmental goals and initiatives at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The Abridged Environmental Statement 2006 report can be downloaded from Fraport's Web site at www.fraport.com (go to the "Environment" section, select "Environmental Management") or reached via the following direct Internet link:
www.fraport.com/cms/environment/dokbin/202/202171.abridged_environmental_statement_2006@en.pdf
Fraport environmental activities are reviewed regularly by independent experts. The new environmental statement shows that the share of passengers using public transportation – i.e., buses or trains to arrive at or depart from FRA – has already reached 36 percent. In addition, more than 26,000 of FRA's 68,000 employees use public transit services. Compared to private vehicle utilization this represents savings of 22,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
In 2005, Fraport replaced 97 vehicles used for aircraft handling on the apron with the latest, low-emission models. These included tugs, high-lift vehicles, aircraft tow trucks, etc. Another 96 vehicles of this type are expected to be replaced in 2006.
Many airport buildings, such as Terminal 2 and various facilities at CargoCity South, use industrial water instead of drinking water for flush toilets, fire sprinkler systems, and for watering greenery. Industrial water now accounts for eight percent of Frankfurt Airport's total water consumption.
Fraport's next abridged environmental statement is scheduled to be issued in June 2007 and its comprehensive report in June 2008.
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For More Information, Please Contact:
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide
Robert A. Payne, B.A.A. – Manager International Press
Press Office (Dept. UKM-PS), Corporate Communications
60547 Frankfurt am Main, Federal Republic of Germany
Tel.: +49 69.690.78547; Fax: +49.69.690.60548;
E-mail: r.payne@fraport.de
