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We are committed taking a sustainable approach to managing future growth at Sydney Airport. You can read more about our approach to sustainability here.
Airport Environment Strategy
The AES 2019-2024 was developed in parallel with Sydney Airport’s Master Plan 2039 and sets out the priorities for the airport covering a five year period in accordance with the Airport Act 1996 and Airport (Environmental Protection) Regulations 1997.
The AES 2019 - 2024 sets the strategic direction for environmental management at the airport and has three elements to its stated purpose: operate in accordance with relevant environmental legislation and standards, promote continual improvement, and realise improvements in environmental sustainability. As such, the AES 2019 – 2024 covers all environmental aspects associated with the operation of the airport. It also sets out our approach to construction and development on the airport.
The management of these environmental aspects is outlined in separate environmental action plans (EAP), detailed in Section 3 of the Environment Strategy.
| Environmental Actions Plans (EAPs) | Strategy Chapter |
|---|---|
| Sustainability and environmental management | Chapter 3.2 |
| Climate change mitigation and adaptation | Chapter 3.3 |
| Air quality | Chapter 3.4 |
| Ground-based noise | Chapter 3.5 |
| Ground transport | Chapter 3.6 |
| Water quality and water use | Chapter 3.7 |
| Biodiversity | Chapter 3.8 |
| Heritage | Chapter 3.9 |
| Waste and resource recovery | Chapter 3.10 |
| Soil and land management | Chapter 3.11 |
| Spill response and hazardous materials | Chapter 3.12 |
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (DITRDC) is responsible for administering environmental legislation at Sydney Airport. The latest AES 2019 – 2024 and Master Plan 2039 were approved by the Minster for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development on 28 March 2019.
The Airport Environment Officer (AEO) is Commonwealth Government appointee by DITRDC to oversee the implementation of environmental aspects of the Airports Act 1996, including the implementation of the EAPs listed in the AES 2019 – 2024.
Environmental Management System
Sydney Airport’s EMS is consistent with the relevant Australian and international standards; AS/NZS ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use. The EMS enables planning, implementation and review of daily environmental management, ensuring a cycle of continuous environmental improvement.
The EMS includes Sydney Airport’s Environment Policy which establishes environmental principles for the environmentally sustainable operation of the airport.
Our people and selected contractors complete training on our EMS. From 2022 onwards, this is mandatory for new SYD employees.