The Environment
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Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) undertake several key environmental initiatives, highlighted below, to ensure that the company maintains its environmental compliance as well as its proactive position of sustainable management.
In January 2008, CIAL became the first airport company in the Southern Hemisphere to attain certified carbon neutral status.
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To minimise the effects of airport noise CIAL is developing a Noise Management Plan.
The airport takes steps to minimise the impact of its activities on groundwater quality and quantity.
To minimise the effects of airport noise CIAL is developing a Noise Management Plan.
CIAL minimises energy consumption through the pursuit of energy efficient practices.
The airport company ensures that it complies with its air discharge resource consents.
Wildlife control measures such as bird control, are required to maintain a safe operating airport.