London Luton Airport Invests in Low-Carbon Vehicle Transition

London Luton Airport (LLA) has made a significant investment aimed at achieving Net Zero emissions for its airport operations by 2040. This initiative includes a multi-million-pound investment in a fleet of sustainable car park transfer buses and operational vehicles utilized across the airport.

Transition to Lower-Carbon Fuels

The newly acquired buses are powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), which is certified by the International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC). HVO is a lower-carbon alternative to diesel, capable of reducing carbon emissions by up to 90% across its lifecycle. This investment, combined with the transition of all airside operational vehicles to HVO and an increase in electric vehicles (EVs), will result in nearly two-thirds of LLA's operational fleet being electric or running on low-carbon fuel by the end of 2024.

Statements from LLA Leadership

David Vazquez, Head of Sustainability at London Luton Airport, stated, “As part of our commitment to Net Zero, we have set targets to implement a 100% low-carbon fleet by 2030. This latest transition, starting at the end of this year, will reduce our airport emissions by nearly 15%, playing an important role in our plans for responsible growth.”

Strategic Focus on Decarbonization

LLA's roadmap to Net Zero focuses on six key areas, collaborating with partners and the broader industry to implement various decarbonization initiatives. These efforts include developing on-site renewable energy sources, phasing out natural gas, improving energy efficiency, and transitioning the operational fleet to low-carbon alternatives.

For further information on LLA’s plan to achieve Net Zero in its own emissions by 2040, please visit: LLA Net Zero Plan.