Local environment
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Local environment
The tables below summarise our scoring criteria and environmental performance for 2009.
Summary of scoring criteria
The table below sets out the agreed criteria for scoring BAA Southampton's progress against its targets for 2009.
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| No progress | The target actions have not been progressed at all, or performance is lower than last year. |
| Some progress made | The target has not been achieved but actions have been carried out towards delivering the target. Performance has not achieved the target but is better than last year. |
| Target achieved | All the actions are completed, and items delivered. Performance has reached the target level. |
| Target bettered | More actions have been completed than planned against the target. Performance is better than the target. |
Our targets for 2009
| Environment Category | 2009 Target | 2009 Target Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | Target: To reduce Southampton Airport’s impact on CO2 emissions by 5% against the business as usual forecast between January and December 2009, through improvements in energy efficiency. Commentary: A new energy efficient terminal chilling system was installed in 2009, along with new lighting control system in the Short Stay Car Park. | 8.5% Target bettered |
| Noise | Target: Following publication of DEFRA Guidance, to develop and publish a noise action plan to manage noise impacts associated with the Airport and consult local stakeholders on the plan by the end of 2009. Commentary: The Draft Southampton Airport Noise Action Plan was published for consultation on 11 June until 2 October 2009. The revised plan was then submitted to The Secretary of State for Transport in November 2009. | Target achieved |
| Waste | Target: To increase recycling for the general waste handled by the airport waste contract to 35% by 31 December 2009. Commentary: Although the target of 35% was not met, there was an 8% increase on 2008 levels. Key initiatives included; new passenger recycling facilities in the terminal, and new airside waste collection and sorting processes. | 29% Some progress made |
| Surface transport | Target: To deliver infrastructure improvements in support of enhancing the Airports public transport network by the end of 2009. Commentary: The new £2 million rail footbridge was installed at Southampton Airport Parkway and opened in November 2009. The bridge provides a covered walkway with lift access, making the airport more accessible for passengers with luggage, pushchairs and reduced mobility. | Target achieved |
Our targets for 2010
| Environment Category | 2010 Target |
|---|---|
| Air Quality | To identify the total carbon emissions produced from the use of electric, gas, refrigerants and airport owned vehicles in 2009. |
| Noise | Following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport, finalise and publish the Southampton Airport Noise Action Plan 2010-2015, and implement the planned noise actions for 2010. |
| Waste | To increase recycling for waste handled by the airport waste contract to 40% by 31st December 2010. |
| Water | 1) Commence installation of a new water run-off management & treatment system for the runway drainage & fire training ground. |
| Energy | To reduce Southampton Airport’s electricity use by 2.5% (168,000 kWh) against the business as usual forecast between January and December 2010. |
| Surface transport | To deliver infrastructure improvements in support of enhancing the airport’s public transport network & encourage passengers from the outer catchment area e.g. Basingstoke to use public transport to access the airport. |
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