Flughafen München GmbH

Speaker Biograghy: Dipl.-Ing. Univ. Hermann Blomeyer studied Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. After his graduation he began his career in the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection. Since 2005 he has worked at the Munich Airport Company. He was involved in planning the airport expansion with the 3. Runway Project, leading the planning team in 2010. Since 2012 he has also led the Environmental Department at Munich Airport, focusing on air quality, climate protection, noise reduction and noise protection, water management as well as nature conservation and environmental compatibility. He is a member of various German and international committees and working groups.


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


11:15 - 11:50 - Climate protection at airports – measures, challenges and future possibilities
Synopsis: Major efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been undertaken by airports and the aviation industry in recent years. The requirements for reduction of carbon dioxide emissions will increase in the future. The presentation will discuss the different tasks for airports and aviation according to COP21, and explain the principles of action for carbon dioxide reduction. The focus will be on the carbon dioxide mitigation objectives of Munich Airport, successful realised measures and expected challenges and future possibilities.

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