Our sustainability approach is embedded across the airport. It guides how we manage energy, reduce emissions, protect biodiversity, conserve resources and engage with our stakeholders in the effort to tackle the climate crisis. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, we are working towards achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 while continuing to support Ireland's national and public sector climate objectives.

Our sustainability commitments are aligned with the daa Group Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy and form an important part of Cork Airport's overall business strategy. For further information, please contact esg@corkairport.com.

Energy Efficiency

We continue to invest in energy-saving technologies, improved building performance and renewable energy initiatives that help lower our overall energy consumption and increase resilience for the future. Cork Airport also continues to support the transition to low-emission transport through the ongoing development of electric vehicle charging facilities.

Waste Management

Working closely with airport tenants, concessionaires and contractors, we strive to improve resource efficiency, support circular economy principles and minimise waste sent for disposal. We do so through sustainable procurement and seeking opportunities to reduce single-use materials wherever possible.

Water Conservation

We continuously monitor and manage water systems across the airport and seek opportunities to improve water efficiency, reduce consumption and support sustainable water use practices.

Biodiversity

Across our campus, we support wildlife habitats through dedicated biodiversity areas, pollinator-friendly planting, beehive care, bug hotels and habitat enhancement initiatives. These measures help create a richer environment for local wildlife while contributing to wider biodiversity objectives.

Environmental Management of PFAS Chemicals

PFAS chemicals (per- and poly-fluoroalkylated substances) are an emerging pollutant of concern, which have been in use since the 1950’s in a range of products and industries, including consumer products such as carpets, non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, personal care products and cosmetics. PFAS are long lasting chemicals and have now been found in water and soil in almost every country in the world. The main use from an airport perspective was in firefighting foam. The approaches to firefighting training, and the products used during training, have changed over the decades. The foams now used at Cork Airport are classified as Fluorine-free and do not contain PFAS chemicals.

However, legacy use of PFAS derived foams remains in the ground, particularly in old fire training grounds and incidents of fire suppression with foam. Cork Airport, like other airports worldwide, as well as fire stations and other sites, is carrying out a risk assessment and monitoring is ongoing, to inform how best to manage any risks. Cork Airport has engaged with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and both Cork City and Cork County councils in managing this issue. We have allocated resources to proactively manage this issue to protect human health and the environment.

Request For Environmental Information

To make an application for access to environmental information from daa (including Cork Airport), a request may be submitted by email or by post.

By Email: sustainability@daa.ie

By Post:

AIE Officer, daa plc,

THREE The Green,

Dublin Airport Central,

Dublin Airport,

Swords,

Co Dublin

K67 X4X5

If you require further guidance on making a request or further information on the type of environmental information held by daa, please contact daa Group Sustainability Team by emailing: sustainability@daa.ie

For more information, visit Environmental Information | daa