Sustainability
Guangzhou Baiyun Launches Sustainability Initiative: 50% Carbon Reduction Goal by 2030
Airport News Team
January 15, 2026
6 minute read

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport launches an ambitious sustainability initiative aimed at achieving 50% carbon reduction by 2030, demonstrating commitment to environmental responsibility.
Sustainability Measures
**Renewable Energy:** - 500 solar panels installed on Terminal 2 - Solar capacity: 2.5 MW - Projected annual savings: 2,500 tons CO2
**Ground Operations:** - 100 electric ground service vehicles - Electric charging stations throughout airport - Methane recovery systems
**Building Systems:** - LED lighting throughout (60% energy savings) - Rainwater collection system - Advanced HVAC optimization
**Aviation Partnerships:** - Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facilities - Aircraft de-icing without emissions - Carbon offset programs for flights
Timeline
- 2026: 15% carbon reduction
- 2028: 30% carbon reduction
- 2030: 50% carbon reduction target
Topics
sustainabilityenvironmentgreen-initiativecarbon-neutral
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