European airports in carbon pledge

By Andrew Bounds
Published: June 17 2009 03:00

More than 30 European airports pledged yesterday to become carbon neutral in the industry's biggest commitment yet to fighting climate change.
Some 11 companies, which own 31 airports handling a quarter of Europe's air traffic, were the first to sign an industry-wide plan to eliminate or offset greenhouse gases from ground activities.
The European Union's emissions trading scheme will cover airlines from 2012, but airports, which account for 5 per cent of aviation emissions, are not included. Airports Council International Europe unveiled the scheme at its annual assembly in Manchester.
Andrew Bounds,Manchester Full story: www.ft.com/globaleconomy
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