Environmental protection and business operations go hand in hand at Flughafen Friedrichshafen GmbH (FFG). That is why we have been continuously improving our environmental performance for years through optimized processes and ever cleaner modern technology.
In 2003, Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen was the first regional airport in Germany to be certified in accordance with the EC Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and entered in the EMAS register. This means that environmental protection is practiced and constantly monitored. This includes annual updates and constant improvements in the Environmental management.
The environmental impact of air traffic is a global challenge. As a partner in air traffic, we as a service company face up to the global tasks of environmental protection within the scope of our possibilities.
We operate Friedrichshafen Airport with a conscious sense of responsibility for the environment. We use natural resources sparingly and carefully, constantly reduce our environmental impact and avoid environmental pollution as far as possible. We also aim to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Furthermore, we cooperate with the rail, road and waterway modes of transport so that the respective strengths are creatively and forward-looking networked.
Based on this objective, a wide range of environmental protection aspects are taken into account in the planning and daily operation of Friedrichshafen Airport. In particular, every effort is made to minimize the negative effects of air traffic as far as possible.
We have defined the following principles:
- Responsibility for environmental protectionFFG’s actions have an impact beyond the airport premises. Within this extended framework, FFG bears responsibility for environmental protection and regards the protection of nature and the environment as an important task which is taken into account in all decisions and activities.
- Participation in environmental protectionFFG promotes environmental awareness among employees at all levels. Environmental protection and the continuous improvement of environmental performance is only possible through the commitment and willingness of every employee. FFG also promotes the environmental awareness of all external business partners and works towards applying the same environmental standards.
- Improvement in environmental protectionIn addition to complying with laws and legal standards, FFG is committed to continuously improving environmental protection within the company. The areas of economy, ecology and social affairs are to be improved sustainably and in harmony with each other. Environmentally friendly technologies are to be given preference where economically and socially justifiable.
- Analysis of environmental protectionFFG measures, records and documents the environmental impact of airport operations on the airport site and its surroundings. FFG strives for high data quality and prefers measured data to calculated and estimated data. FFG assesses the impact of new activities, products and processes in advance. A continuous PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle ensures continuous improvement of environmental performance.
- Dialogue in environmental protectionThe sustainable corporate development of FFG takes place in dialog with your environment. FFG works closely with the relevant authorities to minimize its ecological impact. Transparent communication with the public is ensured through the annual publication of the environmental statement and other information on the website.
These environmental guidelines apply to the site and the activities of Flughafen Friedrichshafen GmbH.
Embark on your next flight with a clear conscience – for us at Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen, responsibility is more than just a word.
