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Royal Schiphol Group is constantly working on making its airports and the aviation sector more sustainable.

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6 August

Hydrogen pilot at Schiphol

4 July

Cleaner fresh air

Indoor climate in stationary aircraft no longer controlled by kerosene-powered auxiliary engine, but by electrically-powered PCA.

27 June

Super battery being tested at Schiphol

Schiphol is the first airport with a special battery for extra electricity storage. Greater supply is needed for all the electric equipment.

23 April

Special high-voltage substation

New high-voltage substation contributes to one of Schiphol’s most significant sustainability goals: zero emissions in 2030.

19 April

More electric equipment

Most diesel generators have now been replaced by electric ones. Schiphol provides almost all planes parked at the gate with electrical power.

1 February

Start construction circular checkpoint

For the new checkpoint we are using material left over after the demolition of three office buildings and three cargo buildings at Schiphol.

25 October 2023

Crushing concrete more sustainably

Schiphol is opening an on-site facility to crush concrete and reuse it to make new products.

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