Speaker Biograghy: Emanuel has been working with Zurich Airport as Head of Environmental Services since 1990, with a background of an MSc in Geography. He is responsible for all environmental aspects excluding aircraft noise, with particular expertise in environmental management, air quality and climate change. He participates in several international programmes, e.g. ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and the European Forum-AE. He also 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 - 14 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

09:05 - 09:05 - Conference Chairs

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

14:30 - 15:00 - The quality of ambient air at the airport
Synopsis: Local air quality is not only an issue in the wider area of an airport, but often also at the airport itself. Passengers and staff are exposed to all emission sources at the airport. This presentation shows and discusses findings from measurements at the airport apron where staff and passengers are present.

Audience will learn:

• Airport site-specific air quality
• Emission and concentration levels
• Measurement techniques

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

11:00 - 11:30 - Airport water management
Synopsis: Water is a precious resource and its use needs to be properly managed. This includes the use, reuse, substitute and cleaning of water. Airports, in many ways comparable to cities, need water for many purposes at a set quality, quantity and reliability. To this end, Zurich Airport is carefully managing the water usage and ensuring legal compliance when discharging it. Several special treatment plants on site make sure sewage is either clean for direct discharge or suited for the close-by municipal sewage plant.

Audience will learn:

• Comprehensive overview of the airport's water supply and discharge scheme
• Special airport sewage requiring special treatment with some unique solutions
• Opportunities and challenges in meeting regulatory requirements

Day 2 - 15 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

09:00 - 09:00 - Conference Chairs