Speaker Biograghy: Emanuel has been working with Zurich Airport as Head of Environmental Services since 1990. He has an MSc in Geography, and is responsible for all environmental aspects excluding aircraft noise, with particular expertise in environmental management, air quality and climate change. Emanuel is participating in several international programmes, e.g. ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and the European Forum-AE. He represents the airport in the ADV (German Airports Association), has chaired the environmental committees of ACI Europe and ACI World, and supports other airports and aviation organisations through consulting.


Day 1 - 20 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

09:40 - 10:10 - LEED Platinum for 'The Circle'
Synopsis: Airports are developing and renovating their infrastructure, while seizing opportunities to generate additional revenue and reduce costs. A proven approach is certification with a Green Building label. Zurich Airport's 'The Circle' is aiming for a LEED Platinum label. The presentation will show the pathway, chances, opportunities and limits to achieving this label.

Audience will learn:

• The difference between various Green building labels
• The LEED system for The Circle @Zurich Airport
• Opportunities with the project
• Risks and limits with the project
• Applicability to other projects at Zurich Airport

Day 1 - 20 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

09:05 - 09:05 - Conference Chairs

Day 2 - 21 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

09:00 - 09:00 - Conference Chairs

Day 2 - 21 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

11:25 - 11:55 - Improvement of apron air quality through aircraft ground energy systems
Synopsis: Airport aprons are still areas of elevated air pollution, and efforts are being made to reduce emissions. One main source of pollution is the aircraft APU, which can be replaced by stationary ground energy systems. The presentation will discuss the aircraft ground energy systems at Zurich Airport, highlighting the technical aspects as well as the economic benefits for airlines and the airport, in addition to the environmental benefits.

Audience will learn:

• Technical options to reduce aircraft APU emissions on the apron
• Practical implementation of AGES at Zurich Airport
• Economic benefits of the system
• Environmental benefits of the system
• Tools and information available on the subject