Speaker Biograghy: After considerable experience gained in two major multinational companies (IVECO and Nestlé), Giovanni took on a managerial role at SEA Milan Airports in 1989. He is currently responsible for defining the environmental strategies of SEA and, since 2006, has also been the Safety Manager of aeronautical operations in the Milano Linate and Milano Malpensa airports. He handles relationships with the territory, stakeholders, and national and European institutional and regulatory bodies for environmental sustainability and airport safety. He is also SEA Lear, responsible for European research projects, and a member of the ACI Europe (European Association of Civil Airports) Operational and Safety Strategy Committee and the Environmental Strategy Committee.


Day 1 - 14 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

12:00 - 12:30 - Carbon and water footprint in Milan airports.
Synopsis: The 2016 was, unfortunately, a record year for CO2 emissions. The European airports are making a great effort in this field, thanks in part to an incisive initiative of ACI Europe. The involvement of operational management is fundamental, and the economic benefits are significant: the commitment to a lower amount of emissions and improved 'water footprint' (a challenge that will become more and more crucial) must not be separated from daily operations and from investment programmes. Airports could also be 'good catalysts' to support synergistic action with neighbouring territories.

Audience will learn:

• The technical and managerial contexts to consider
• The economic advantages of management
• Partnerships with surrounding territories