Speaker Biograghy: Andrew has worked on energy and carbon strategy projects across the majority of the UK's main airports. He has advised Manchester Airport Group on emission trading, utility savings, CHP and geothermal heating. He and his WSP colleagues are advising on climate change mitigation and adaptation at airports, which is linked to COP21, ACA and ICAO agreements.


Day 2 - 15 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

09:10 - 09:45 - The role of airports in achieving COP21 climate change targets
Synopsis: Airports have made huge strides in climate change mitigation and adaptation, through schemes such as ACA and EED. However, COP21 and the recent ICAO carbon targets renew the focus on developing and operating low-carbon passenger terminals in partnership with airlines and the wider transport network. The co-presentation covers how the new £1bn Manchester Terminal 2 and Airport City development is addressing climate change, and draws upon WSP's experience in advising on climate strategy for major airport developments including Stansted, Heathrow and Istanbul New Airport.

Audience will learn:

• Relevance of COP21 for airports
• Designing climate-smart airport expansions
• Importance of the ICAO carbon targets
• Carbon savings in the wider transport network
• The role of energy storage