The Schiphol Centre Master Plan was developed in collaboration with NACO, UNS, Studio for New Realities and Goudappel. The images are visual impressions from which no rights can be derived.
Improving sustainability
Schiphol is working to ensure that the airport and all ground activities will produce 90% fewer emissions in 2030 than in 2019. This will be achieved by, among other things, using less and less gas and by using electric transport to and from the airport. It will also be achieved by constructing new buildings, such as the new Pier A and yet-to-be-renovated Pier C in accordance with the latest sustainability insights.
The government’s ambition is for aircraft emissions to be reduced to 2005 levels by 2030. Included in this is an increasing obligation to blend more sustainable fuel. Currently, the proportion of blended, more sustainable fuel at Schiphol is at least 2%. Schiphol participates in alliances that aim for accelerated sustainability on an international scale and in line with the Paris Agreement. Schiphol leads the international TULIPS partnership, which strives to speed up and implement innovations and sustainability at airports.
Schiphol is also working with ground handling companies, Air Traffic Control the Netherlands and airlines to reduce emissions at and around the piers. One example of an initiative is the electrification of vehicles. Schiphol provides power and air-conditioning for aircraft at various locations so that parked planes can switch off their engines. With the planned renovation of Pier C, Schiphol is expanding this to include all gates at the airport. Schiphol has also purchased four electric TaxiBots, which drive aircraft to and from the runway, allowing their engines to remain switched off.
Strategic Plan
The Schiphol Centre Master Plan illustrates what Schiphol will look like in 2050 according to the current plans. In addition, Schiphol Group has a new strategic plan for the 2025 to 2035 period. This strategic plan consists of six pillars: 1) Schiphol returning to the top three European hub airports in terms of quality, 2) balance with the (local) environment and society, 3) better working conditions, 4) development of regional airports, 5) international cooperation and 6) a financially robust Schiphol.
