All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan‘s largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years, will offer environmentally friendly inflight meal options for its first and business classes on select international routes featuring sustainable dishes and ingredients with less environmental impact. In addition, as an effort to solve food loss issues, ANA will start using rice that have been out of circulation, which will be offered in ANA’s employee cafeterias. These actions align with the values of ANA Future Promise, the airline’s initiative to promote sustainability and social good.
“The sustainability of the society we live in is just as important as the health of our customers.”, said Tomoji Ishii, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience Management & Planning of ANA. “With our sustainable approach to in-flight meals, among other initiatives, we aim to make a difference in the world and inspire others to do the same.”
Since 2008, ANA Catering Service has recycled 100% of the food waste collected from in-flight meal preparations into compost and animal feed, and from March 2022, soft kale grown with compost recycled from in-flight meal preparation waste has been served as in-flight salad on economy class on select international routes, completing the recycling system of cooking residues.
Based on this recycling system, kale focaccia kneaded with soft kale paste in the dough will be available on first and business class in-flight meals on select international routes departing from Japan from September 1 through November 30, 2022. This focaccia is an ANA original, handmade one by one in-house at the in-flight catering facility.
ANA will also begin offering a new Japanese dish using the “Nobeoka bamboo shoots” on first class on select international routes departing from Japan starting September 1 through November 30, 2022.
“Nobeoka bamboo shoots”, produced by LOCAL BAMBOO INC., are made from bamboo shoots grown in Nobeoka, a city in Miyazaki prefecture Japan, and was developed to tackle the issue of abandoned bamboo groves, which has become a nationwide issue. In addition to its quality and taste, ANA supports the sustainable approach to solving the issue.
Air BP introduced (30-Aug-2022) a next generation new model all electric refueler for customers lifting Jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport.
The refueler was put into operation on 30-Aug-2022 at Brisbane Airport.
This refueler uses Lithium Ion batteries and digital charging mechanisms making it the first all electric hazardous goods vehicle and refueler approved for use in Australia.
The system can carry approximately 16,000 litres of fuel and has been designed to operate for a full day with overnight charging.
Air BP also anticipates that the electric refueler will reduce BP‘s operation and maintenance costs when compared with similar diesel fuelled refuelers.
The refueler was manufactured in collaboration with SEA Electric, a global leader in e-mobility solutions which provided the electric power system and Refuel International.
Over time, it is Air BP‘s intention to introduce the refueler at other Air BP operated sites. [more – original PR] [more – original PR – II]
Original report: Air BP Introduces New Custom-Designed All-Electric Refueling Vehicle at Brisbane Airport
This refueler uses Lithium-Ion batteries and digital charging mechanisms making it the first all-electric hazardous goods vehicle and refueler approved for use in Australia.
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has introduced a next generation new model all-electric refueler for customers lifting Jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (BNE), one of Australia’s largest airports.
The refueler was put into operation on Aug. 30 at Brisbane Airport. Attending on the day, was The Hon. Catherine King MP, federal minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government, who spoke more broadly about decarbonizing the aviation sector.
This refueler uses Lithium-Ion batteries and digital charging mechanisms making it the first all-electric hazardous goods vehicle and refueler approved for use in Australia.
The refueler can carry approximately 16,000 liters of fuel and has been designed to operate for a full day with overnight charging. Air BP also anticipates that the electric refueler will reduce BP’s operation and maintenance costs when compared with similar diesel-fueled refuelers.
The refueler was manufactured in collaboration with SEA Electric, a global leader in e-mobility solutions which provided the electric power system and Refuel International, a global manufacturer and supplier of specialized refueling vehicles, equipment, and support services to the aviation industry.
Speaking at the launch event at Brisbane Airport, Daniel Tyzack, managing director, Air BP Asia Pacific said: “Air BP has been collaborating with SEA and Refuel International for two years on the custom-designed and specialized electric refueler to meet exacting performance and safety requirements. We are delighted to launch the refueler at Brisbane Airport where we are responsible for fueling 30 airlines and approximately 100 flights daily. Our work reflects BP’s ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and to help the world get to net zero by working with our customers to help decarbonize fueling operations.”
“SEA Electric is proud to be partnering with BP on this world-leading project,” said Tony Fairweather, CEO and founder SEA Electric. ”By successfully producing our first SEA 500 aircraft refueling truck complete with an SEA-Drive 120-35 fully electric power system, we have opened up an entirely new application that helps set the standard for environmental credentials.”
“Refuel International are very proud to have developed Australia’s first all-electric aviation refueler in partnership with Air BP and SEA. Refuel International have been Air BP’s builder of choice in Australia for over twenty years and this relationship has led to this significant achievement. This refueler delivers to the aircraft with zero fuel consumed and zero tail pipe emissions whilst meeting the requisite levels of safety and regulatory compliance,” Geoff Pinner, general manager for Refuel International.
This announcement builds on Air BP’s experience in launching the world’s first electric refueler in 2002 at Long Beach California and its introduction of the first generation of electric hydrant dispensers at Brisbane airport in 2005; which are still in operation at Darwin and Perth airports.
This reinforces Air BP’s commitment to its carbon reduction plan, including global carbon neutral accreditation for Air BP’s refueling activities across its operated sites and is also proudly certified under the Australian Government’s Climate Active program.
Over time, it is Air BP’s intention to introduce the refueler at other Air BP operated sites.
Cork Airport partnership has cut 56% of CO2 emissions since 2009: ActionZero
ActionZero reported (23-Aug-2022) its partnership with Cork Airport has achieved a cumulative energy cost saving of approximately EUR3.9 million and reduced the airport’s CO2 emissions by 56% since 2009.
ActionZero CEO Denis Collins stated: “We’re looking forward to continuing to work with Cork Airport as it moves towards a future free from greenhouse gas emissions”. [more – original PR]
Original report: ACTIONZERO AND CORK AIRPORT PARTNERSHIP SAVES ALMOST €4 MILLION IN ENERGY COSTS
The actions resulting from a long-standing partnership between Irish-owned climate technology company ActionZero and Cork Airport has helped to reduce the airport’s carbon emissions by more than half in the decade from 2009 to 2019.
ActionZero was formed in 2021, following the merger of Energy Services and Straightline Energy Solutions. Cork Airport began working with Energy Services more than ten years ago and ActionZero continues to guide and support the facility today.
The partnership has achieved a cumulative energy cost saving of approximately €3.9m and reduced the airport’s carbon emissions by 56% vs 2009 emissions, or 4,003 metric tonnes, which equates to taking more than 800 cars off the road for a year. Cork Airport has also successfully achieved ‘Reduction’ status as part of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme every year since 2011 and is working towards net-zero emissions.
This year, Cork Airport was ranked as the best performing commercial state body in Ireland for energy savings by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
Roy O’Driscoll, Acting Managing Director at Cork Airport said, “We’re fully committed to reducing our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment. We’re delighted to work with ActionZero (formerly Energy Services) to achieve our 2030 energy reduction targets as set out by the Climate Action Plan. Together, I am confident that we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to 2018.
CEO of ActionZero, Denis Collins added, “This is a paramount moment for climate action across the public sector and industry. It’s time to lead and take action. At ActionZero, we’re proud to have a comprehensive portfolio with our patented EscoPod, Consulting and Analytics offerings enabling our clients to take action for decarbonisation, with minimal retro-fit or fabric changes. Our partnership with Cork Airport is an important one, making a difference over many years. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with Cork Airport as it moves towards a future free from greenhouse gas emissions. Cork Airport shares our passion for combining commercial opportunity and social good. Not only has the facility saved almost €4m in energy costs, it has successfully reduced its carbon emissions by 56%.”
Cork Airport, with the support of ActionZero has developed a comprehensive Carbon Management Plan that promotes energy efficiency throughout the campus and supports other scheduled energy reduction, water conservation and waste reduction initiatives.
ActionZero is headquartered in Cork city and has recently established a manufacturing, research and development centre in Tralee, Co Kerry. The company’s primary focus is developing energy solutions across industry and enterprise. ActionZero’s innovative heat pump technologies generate heat in a process that eliminates the need for fossil fuel. In particular, it offers a solution for difficult to decarbonise high temperature heat across a range of market sectors.