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Aeropuerto de Barcelona - El Prat
Barcelona - El Prat Airport2010 Environmental Management Report
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3 Overview 4 Description of center 4 Company name 4 Description of center 4 Aena’s activity at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport 6 Environmental Policy 8 Description of Environmental Management System (EMS) 9 Structure of the airport’s Environmental Department 10 Environmental aspects and associated impacts 13 Goals and objectives 16 Environmental training 17 Audits 18 Environmental performance 18 Electricity consumption 20 Natural gas consumption 22 Fuel consumption 25 Water consumption 28 Waste water treatment 30 Monitoring of surface/ground water 32 Waste 40 Noise emissions 44 Air quality at airport facilities 53 Control of wildlife 54 Environmental monitoring of companies
Barcelona - El Prat Airport
2010 Environmental Management Report
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Overview
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The Barcelona - El Prat Airport presents its Environmen-tal Management Report for 2010.
The airport’s environmental management is implement-ed and certified in accordance with the UNE-EN ISO 14001 standard, and is currently fully integrated into the airport’s overall management scheme.
The information presented herein is a summary of the airport’s environmental performance for 2010, and of its progress with respect to previous years. Also presented are improvement initiatives implemented to reduce the impact the airport’s presence has on its surroundings.
This environmental report includes an assessment of the Barcelona - El Prat Airport’s first complete year with its T1 terminal fully operational. This terminal, as well as its associated infrastructure, opened in June 2009. All of the environmental aspects associated with this change have been compiled, analyzed and incorporated into the existing environmental management plan in order to ensure that the new airport infrastructure is man-aged in keeping with the same environmental protec-tion principles.
This report is a reflection of the daily work and efforts of everyone involved in making sure the airport provides the best service to its clients. This difficult job contin-ues every day as we adopt all the measures required by the new demands placed on us by the society that we serve.
Description of center
Company name Company name: AenaCenter: Aeropuerto de Barcelona - El PratAddress: Aeropuerto de Barcelona - El Prat Terminal T1 Dique Sur, 2ª planta 08820- El Prat de LlobregatCIF: Q-2822001-JCNAE: 63.23
The Barcelona - El Prat Airport belongs to the public company Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea (Aena, Spanish Airports and Air Navigation), which was created by virtue of Article 82 of Law 4/1990, of 4 June, on General State Budgets for 1990. Aena enjoys its own legal personality independent of that of the state, full legal public and private capacity and its own patrimony.
Description of center
The airport is built on the Llobregat Delta and is located mainly within the locality of Prat de Llobregat, although it also extends into Sant Boi de Llobregat and Viladecans.
Area: 1520.16 Ha
Located 12 km away from the city of Barcelona
It is operational 24 hours a day
Two passenger terminals: T1 and T2 (A, B & C)
One cargo terminal
Three runways for takeoffs and landings
Stated capacity of 64 movements/hr, though its processing capacity is 90 operations/hr
164 boarding gates (101 in T1 and 63 in T2)
73 jetways (43 in T1 and 30 in T2)
332 check-in counters (166 in T1 and 166 in T2)
15,315 parking spaces in T1 and 13,000 in T2
Three handling operators (and two self-handling)
Served by over 100 airlines
Over 150 destinations (over 25 intercontinental)
29,209,595 passengers in 2010
277,832 aircraft movements in 2010
104,280 tons of cargo
Aena activity at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport
The scope of applicability of the environmental manage-ment system extends to the management and mainte-nance of the airport facilities and infrastructure and the airport services at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport (direct aspects).
These activities and services include:
Generation of electricity in the event of an emergency
Supply of electricity
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Supply of water
Facility maintenance (electrical and water networks, air conditioning, electromechanical equipment, com-puter network, computer systems, fire prevention sys-tem, landscaping, etc.)
Facility improvements
Maintenance of waste water network
Aviation services and management of operational infrastructure
Firefighting and rescue services
Pick-up of waste
Administrative activities
Commercial activities
Many of these services and activities are not performed directly by Aena, but by companies contracted for that purpose. The technical services contracted are:
Maintenance and cleaning of airfield
Cleaning of facilities
Waste management
Maintenance of waste water network
Landscaping
Maintenance of various facilities
Wildlife control
Pest control
Maintenance of Aena vehicles
Maintenance of environmental management system
Environmental monitoring of contractors and conces-sionaires
In addition, there are other concessionaires engaged in activities at the airport. These include airlines, fuel suppli-ers, handling operators, stores, restaurants and car rental companies. These companies are beyond the scope of the environmental management system, although those aspects that may affect the airport’s environmental man-agement (indirect aspects) are identified and tracked.
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Environmental policy
Aena, as a leader in providing air transport services through its airports and air navigation system, is aware of its commitment to society to protect the environment and to contribute to the sustainability of air transport, and doing so within a framework of safety, quality and efficiency.
In keeping with this responsibility, Aena has set as one of its goals that of excellence in the provision of the servic-es assigned to it. To this end, and within the framework of the Spanish Strategy for Sustainable Development, Aena is mandated to apply those measures that allow for the sustainable development of air transport by weighing the social, environmental and financial costs and benefits to obtain a positive result for society.
Along these lines, Aena’s commitment to the environ-ment has been under constant and continuous devel-opment, with the definition of a set of programs and actions and the progressive increase in the resources allocated so as to achieve its environmental goals. All of this is expressed in accordance with a constantly chang-ing Environmental and Energy Policy that has taken root in our organization’s collective consciousness.
The environmental variable is likewise present in every aspect of our daily activities: planning, projects, con-struction and provision of services. By using suitable indicators, we can define preventive, protective, com-pensatory and corrective measures to minimize any potential impact from airport activities, air navigation and infrastructure development, thus ensuring higher levels of environmental quality, economic progress and the preservation of our natural assets.
In keeping with this environmental commitment, the implementation of new environmental man-agement systems is being promoted at airport and air navigation centers. These systems are based on internationally recognized norms that allow for the obtaining of environmental certifications.
In particular, as part of our commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, we are striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making the most of our energy resources and by phasing in the use of renewable energies as permitted by operational requirements.
This has all led Aena to establish a commitment for environmental excellence that meets social and environ-mental demands while ensuring the sustainable devel-opment of air transportation in keeping with the follow-ing principles:
To respect and protect the environment as a central tenet in the management of those activities entrusted to Aena in the area of airports and air navigation, as well as in the development of aviation infrastructure and of commercial spaces and services.
To make air travel compatible with preserving the environment such that today’s actions do not com-promise the quality of life of future generations, thus promoting sustainable development.
To establish procedures for learning of and updating the legal, environmental and energy requirements applicable to Aena’s activities and for complying with them.
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To implement an Environmental Management System at each center that is compatible with this Environ-mental Policy, and which allows for the periodic defi-nition of environmental goals and objectives, as well as for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of its level of compliance so as to assure constant improve-ment and the prevention of pollution.
To have available the information and resources nec-essary to propose and achieve constant improvement objectives involving energy efficiency as a cornerstone for reducing CO2 emissions, as part of Aena’s strategy for sustainable development.
To promote actions intended to minimize sound lev-els and that allow for preserving the quality of life in neighborhoods near the airport.
To use the technical and economic means available to prevent the air pollution that may be associated with Aena’s activities, while minimizing chemical emissions and establishing suitable testing, monitoring and cor-rective mechanisms.
To promote the reuse, recycling and management of waste in a way that is environmentally friendly.
To streamline the consumption of energy and natural resources through energy efficiency and the gradual utilization of renewable energies.
To behave transparently with the public agencies, institutions and communities involved in Aena’s activi-ty and to cooperate closely with them so as to prevent any potential environmental impact that may result from those activities associated with air transporta-tion.
To inform all of Aena’s employees, contractors and concessionaires of its Environmental Policy and to make it available to our clients and to the rest of soci-ety.
To promote awareness in our staff through training programs on the importance of the correct conduct of their activities, encouraging their participation in achieving our goals. To periodically revise the Environmental Policy to meet the organization’s new objectives, adapting it to new needs as they arise.
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Description of Environmental Management System (EMS)
The Environmental Management System at Barcelona – El Prat Airport complies with the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 Standard and has been AENOR certi-fied since July 1999 (1998/1282/GA/01).
This system provides the framework for identifying and monitoring environmental aspects. The functions of an EMS include:
Identifying the procedures necessary to implement the environmental policy
Establishing the criteria, methods and resources to ensure its efficiency
Obtaining and analyzing information on its results
Implementing actions aimed at continuously impro-ving the environmental management of its activities.
The EMS comprises the following key elements:
Environmental policy
EMS documentation:
- Manual
- Procedures
- Technical instructions
- Records
Environmental management program
Internal audits
Management review
Structure of the Airport’s Environmental Department
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BCN Airport Manager
Environmental Department
Head of EM
° NOISE monitoring and control
° Monitoring of WATER quality
° Monitoring of AIR quality
° WASTE management
° Control of FLORAandFAUNA
° SAIM(Environmental Service and Information Office)
° Maintenance of EMS-Env. Management System
° Environmental monitoring-Monitoring of companies
Divisions... Other departments...
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Vector Direct aspect Associated impacts
Water
Total well water consumptionTotal potable water consumptionPotable water consumption for cooling towersConsumption of externally supplied water
Discharge of waste water from septic tank (airside power plant)Discharge of water to the DEPURBAIX treatment plant
Depletion of natural resources
Resources allotted to maintenance of treatment plant and possible effects on quality of surface and
ground water and the soil
Energy /natural resources
Gasoline consumptionElectricity consumptionElectricity consumption in Terminal 2Electricity consumption T1 HVACElectricity consumption (Lighting + Air Navig.)Natural gas consumption
Depletion of natural resources
Environmental aspects and associated impacts
An environmental aspect is defined as any element, product or service of the organization that may interact with the environment.
An environmental impact is any change in the environ-ment, whether adverse or beneficial, produced by an environmental aspect.
Direct environmental aspects result from the activities or services provided by Aena at the Barcelona – El Prat Air-port under normal operating conditions and associated with those activities or services that are directly control-led by Aena. The direct significant aspects derived from the identi-fication and evaluation of the activities in 2010 are as follows:
Vector Direct aspect Associated impacts
Air
Emissions of gas and particles from the combustion of diesel and gasoline in vehicles.Emissions of gas and particles generated in firefighting drills.Emissions of gas and particles from the combustion of natural gas in HVAC boilers (BT and T2)
Air pollution. Respiratory diseases. Global warming - climate change.
Waste
Generation of absorbents and oil soaked ragsGeneration of medical waste (Groups III and IV)
Generation of urban waste
Generation of aerosolsGeneration of used batteriesGeneration of used car batteriesGeneration of mineral oilsGeneration of urban wasteGeneration of used oil filtersGeneration of waste from the oil-water separatorsGeneration of used paint cans
Incineration of waste
Use of landfills
Treatment of hazardous waste
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Vector Potential aspect
Water
Jet A1 spill/fire from rupture/crack in fire hydrant network or integrity problems in pits or during aircraft refueling operations.
Oily water leaks due to overload, crack/break of oil-water separators. Spill of hazardous material/waste
Soil
Spill/Jet A1 leak from rupture / crack in fire hydrant network or integrity problems in pits ,or during aircraft refueling operations
Spill of hazardous material/waste
Uncontrolled waste abandoned/dumped (airport construction)
AirLeaks of ozone depleting refrigerants and of gases that contribute to global warming
Waste
Spill/Jet A1 leak from rupture / crack in fire hydrant network or integrity problems in pits ,or during aircraft refueling operations
Spill of hazardous material/waste
Uncontrolled waste abandoned/dumped (airport construction)
Vector Indirect aspect Impact
NoiseNoise pollution in the area of Gavà mar, Castelldefels
Nuisance that may affect the public’s health orwellbeing
Environmental aspects and associated impacts
Potential environmental aspects are those that are gene-rated as a consequence of the activities carried out at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport outside of normal ope-rating conditions resulting from emergency situations.
Potential aspects are associated with risk situations. The most significant aspects in 2010 are shown below:
Indirect environmental aspects are those resulting from the activities, services and processes carried out by the conces-sionaires present at the Barcelona – El Prat Airport. These aspects are identified at the time the activity is started. The environmental monitoring plans imposed by Aena at the Barcelona – El Prat Airport are defined and their performan-ce is subsequently tracked.
In addition to the indirect environmental aspects tracked through the environmental monitoring plans, Aena’s environmental department independently tracks the noise emissions resulting from all operations involving aircraft on takeoff and approach:
Aspect Objective Tracking Progress
URBAN WASTE
RECYCLE 37% OF THE URBAN WASTE GENERATED AT THE AIRPORT (kg of waste recycled per year X 100 / total kg urban waste generated per year)
Actions:- Training/awareness of the sorting of trash, especially for restaurants, stores, cleaning personnel, offices.- Daily tracking of sorting practices wherever trash is generated (T1). Monthly tracking of restaurant companies (T2).- Installation of 14 recycling bins in Terminal 1. (2nd phase)- Pick-up of glass in restaurant areas (CCR). Upgrade of pneumatic rooms and review of pneumatic system operation.
The recycling rate in 2010 was 33.5%.
The goal was not achieved despite having improved the sorting of 3 out of 4 trash categories: paper, glass and packaging. The reduction in the pick-up of organic waste, especially in T2, had a large effect on the final figure.
Corrective action: in 2011, the airport will focus the goal of sorting trash to that of improving the segregation of organic waste.
Not achieved
WASTE WATER
REDUCE THE AMMONIUM AND KJELDAHL NITROGEN CONCENTRATION IN AIRPLANE SEWAGE WATER BY 50% (2007-2008 avg: Ammonium: 2,634mg/l; NTK: 2,504 mg/l)
Actions 2009:- Design a water treatment system to reduce
the ammonium pollutant load: 2,634mg/l;KTN: 2,504 mg/l, by at least 50%
- Draft technical specifications for the installation of a water treatment system (purifier)
- Award contract and construction work
Actions 2010:-Installation-Start-up and testing of the treatment system-Analyze processed water at outlet of treatment system (holding tank) for final evaluation of objective
The construction work is completed and the start-up tests are in progress.In the second quarter of 2011, with the plant operating normally, the verification analyses will be conducted to determine whether or not the objective has been achieved.
CompletedPending evaluation
Goals and objectives
The table below shows the progress made toward the objectives specified for 2009-2010:
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Goals and objectives
Aspect Objective Tracking Progress
IRRIGATION WATER USAGE
REDUCE IRRIGATION WATER USAGE BY 10% (WITH RESPECT TO 2005-07 AVG) THROUGH SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Phase 1- Prepare a basic study to determine the sustainable gardening directives to be used in the design and maintenance of the airport’s green areas.
Phase 2- Implement sustainable gardening at the airport (adapt areas and implement in T2).
The project has, for now, been implemented along a section of road (T2). The total amount of irrigation water used in 2010 in the area of T2 (north well) dropped by 64% with respect to the 2005-07 average.
Completed
WATER CONSUMPTION
REDUCE WATER USAGE IN COOLING TOWERS BY 2% (based on monthly consumption in towers in 2009-2010, prior to installation of osmosis)
Actions: a) Analysis of consumption for climate controlb) Award contract to reduce water consumption in cooling towers through installation of osmosis plant in the facility. c) Supply and install the osmosis plant.d) Analysis of final consumption.
The plant has been installed. It is estimated that water usage has gone down by 30%.The system will use non-drinking water.Verification of objective achievement is awaiting the collection of consumption data from May, June and July 2011.
CompletedPending evaluation
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
REDUCE HVAC ELECTRICITY USAGE BY 2% IN T1
Actions:- Prepare project, award contract and install
ambient sensors to record temperature and relative humidity in various areas of T1 and adapt climate control settings accordingly. Improve climate control.
- Prepare project, award contract and supply and install air curtains in public areas and boarding gates in T1. Better maintain indoor temperature.
Installation of ambient sensors to improve climate control: action completed.Supply and installation of air curtains: action in progress.
In progress
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Aspect Objective Tracking Progress
PURCHASING
ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
Actions:- Gather data and draft an environmental
criteria guide for the purchase of office materials and computer equipment.
- Present the guide. - Input criteria into an environmental
requirements file and prepare the corresponding internal verification file to monitor for compliance.
The green purchasing criteria are being applied as per the voluntary requirements listed on the corresponding environmental requirements card.
Completed
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
REDUCE ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION: Switch 8% of platform lights from bulbs to LEDs.
Actions:- Supply and install LEDs in platform lights. Contract: “Upgrade aviation lights embedded in the ground at BNI to LED technology”.
Consumption went from 40W (halogen bulb) to between 12 and 15W. Reduction in consumption and maintenance since the useful life of an LED is greater than that of a halogen bulb, a very important consideration in the operation of runway lighting.
Completed
Environmental training at Barcelona Airport is designed to ensure that its personnel, especially those whose jobs can have environmental impacts, are aware of and exert control over the environmental aspects associated with their jobs.
All personnel who work at the airport must be aware of the importance of complying with the environmental policy. The goal of the training and awareness programs is to endow said personnel with the skills and proficien-cy required to achieve our commitment of continuous improvement.
In 2010, several training activities were carried out, including the following:
Online environmental awareness module (taken by all Aena personnel at the Barcelona -El Prat Airport).
SAOS II – General module.
Workshop on the “Document requirements and PPT execution for complying with RD 105/2008 of 1 Feb-ruary on the regulation of the production and han-dling of construction and demolition waste”.
European cities and regions day to improve air quality.
Expansion of emissions trading markets for green-house gases.
Technical user’s SIRBCN course exp.966/05.
Efficient driving techniques.
Environmental training
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2007 2008 2009 2010
NUMBER OF ENVIRONMENTAL COURSES 6 17 18 18
TRAINING HOURS 174 136 85 139
PARTICIPANTS 291 239 207 691
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Audits
The airport’s environmental management system is periodically subjected to audits to determine whether:
It complies with the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004Standard.
The activities are in accordance with the specifications of the Barcelona – El Prat Airport’s environmental management system.
It complies with existing environmental laws
Since 1998, the Barcelona Airport’s EMS has undergone 30 audits (both internal and external). The results of the latest audits attest to the maturity and efficient imple-mentation of the airport’s environmental management system.
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Electricity consumption
The electricity used at the Barcelona –El Prat Airport is supplied by an external utility company.
In addition, the Barcelona - El Prat airport has at its disposal several diesel-powered emergency generators that supply electricity to the airport in the event of an interruption in the external network.
With the opening of the T1, the electrical distribution structure was modified to adapt it to the airport’s new needs and requirements. The electricity is distributed along two lines:
SAE substation, CELA-CELT power plants (T2 area)
SAO substation, CENAT power plant (T1 area)
The total electricity consumed in 2009 was 193,953,980 kWh. Of note was:
A 13% increase with respect to 2009 and 134% increase with respect to 2008. This increased con-sumption is explained by the expanded airport facili-ties including, among others, a new terminal 1 and platform, several parking garages, new roads and the power plant (CEN).
As compensatory measures, the airport is incorporat-ing energy-saving mechanisms into the facilities, some of which are included in the program’s objectives for 2010. Actions taken or initiated in 2010:
First phase of the plan to replace halogen lights with LEDs on the platform (initiative started in 2008). Reduced electricity usage through installation of reac-tive power compensation equipment in transformers.
Implementation of SMP computer system to control lighting of runway signs during daylight hours (avoids use of lights in the daytime under good visibility con-ditions).
Installation of ambient sensors to optimize electricity use by terminal climate control systems.
The Barcelona - El Prat Airport is currently designing a plan to record and monitor energy consumption (fuel and electricity) as a first step in the implementation of an energy efficiency monitoring system. To this end, the airport has designated a project leader (the energy man-ager) to head this process.
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ANNUAL ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION (kWh)
ANNUAL ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION (kWh) / AIR TRAFFIC UNIT
200,000,000
180,000,000
160,000,000
140,000,000
120,000,000
100,000,000
80,000,000
60,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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Natural gas consumption
Natural gas is used to fuel the operation of the HVAC boilers in Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and the Aena offices.
The boilers are used:
To provide heating to the terminals and the Aena offices.
To produce a portion of the hot water used in T1. The rest of the hot water in this terminal is produced through electric heaters and by solar thermal energy.
In 2010, the airport had 31 natural gas boilers with a nominal installed thermal output of 43.086 MW (27MW in T1 and 16.086 MW in T2).
In 2010, a total of 4,071,845 m3 of natural gas was consumed.
Of note was:
Natural gas usage tripled with respect to the situation prior to the opening of T1.
The increase in this consumption with respect to 2008 is proportional to the increase in the space requiring heating with the addition of the new terminal and office space.
The increase in the terminal space and the reduction in the number of passengers with respect to 2008 led to a considerable increase in the natural gas con-sumption per passenger.
The following actions are being taken to reduce usage in Terminal 1:
Installation of ambient temperature sensors in various areas of T1 (2010-2011).
Installation of air curtains at boarding gates (2011).
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ANNUAL CONSUMPTION OF NATURAL GAS FOR HEATING (m3)
ANNUAL CONSUMPTION OF NATURAL GAS FOR HEATING (m3) / PASSENGER
5,000,000
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0.15
0.12
0.09
0.06
0.03
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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Fuel consumption
Diesel and gasoline are used primarily to fuel Aena’s fleet of vehicles (152 in 2010) and to operate the emergency diesel generators located in the power plant.
In 2010, the Aena vehicles fleet consumed a total of 120,947 liters of diesel and gasoline.
The total amount of diesel used in the power plant was 75,699 liters.
Of note was:
Fuel consumption by vehicles:
- Total fuel consumption by Aena vehicles went down with respect to 2009’s figures.
- A reduction in the fuel consumed per air traffic unit. Specifically, fuel consumption went from 0.48 liters per TU in 2009 to 0.40 liters in 2010. Possible causes of this include:
- The airport held various training activities (twice,
in 2007 and 2010) on efficient driving for Aena personnel holding a license to drive on the tarmac. The purpose of these theory-practical courses was to teach participants the driving techniques and habits that allow for reduced fuel consumption.
The purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Diesel consumption at the power plant:
- Diesel consumption by the emergency diesel gen-erators dropped with respect to previous years. In 2010, there were no significant electricity out-ages, meaning that the generators were only used for testing purposes.
- The increased consumption was due to an increase in the number of generators, stemming from the addition of the CENAT in mid-2009, with its five 7,200-Kw generators.
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ANNUAL FUEL CONSUMPTION BY AENA VEHICLES
ANNUAL FUEL CONSUMPTION BY AENA VEHICLES / AIR TRAFFIC UNIT
140,000
130,000
120,000
110,000
100,000
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
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ANNUAL DIESEL CONSUMPTION IN POWER PLANTS
ANNUAL DIESEL CONSUMPTION IN POWER PLANTS / AIR TRAFFIC UNIT
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
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Water consumption
The water used at Barcelona - El Prat Airport is supplied internally from ground water aquifers (78% in 2010) and by the local water utility company (22% in 2010).
Total water consumption in 2010 was 1,200,105 m³.
Of note was:
A 45% increase in consumption over 2009.
Possible causes:
- The entry into service of the cooling towers in Ter-minal 1.
- The lengthening of the water distribution network following the expansion of the airport.
- Tests of facilities and equipment.
- More irrigated landscaped areas.
A relative increase in the usage of potable water ver-sus non-potable water.
Causes:
- New water connections were made in the net-work of water supplied by the utility company.
- Environmental limits on the use of ground water.
- Usage in the cooling towers installed in T1.
The following steps are being taken to reduce water consumption:
Installation of an osmosis plant to treat the water sup-plied to the cooling towers. This will allow for a 30% reduction in the amount of water used in this proc-ess (approximately between 20 and 25 thousand m³ annually), as well as for the use of non-potable water. Completed.
Between 2008 and 2010, the Barcelona - El Prat Air-port signed an agreement with the Universitat Politec-nica de Catalunya’s School of Agricultural Engineering to conduct soil studies of the landscaped and poten-tially landscaped areas on the airport’s access roads and to establish sustainable landscaping guidelines for both the design of new spaces and for the main-tenance of new and existing spaces. This report was prepared and presented in 2010. The addition of these guidelines to the maintenance of landscaped areas will be phased in over the next few years.
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ANNUAL WATER CONSUMPTION (in m3)
1,200,000
1050,000
900,000
750,000
600,000
450,000
300,000
150,000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
ANNUAL WATER CONSUMPTION (liters/TU) / AIR TRAFFIC UNIT
27
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
Potable water Non-potable water
ANNUAL WATER CONSUMPTION BY TYPE / AIR TRAFFIC UNIT
2005
2005
2006
2006
2007
2007
2008
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Potable water Non-potable water
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Waste water treatment
The waste water generated in the various airport build-ings and facilities is gathered in the airport’s waste water collection systems and sent to the city’s waste water network (with final treatment at the DEPURBAIX waste water treatment facility).
Note: in order to collect and treat the waste water from remote facilities - the airside power plant (CELA) and the adjoining lighting maintenance building -, the airport
has a compact treatment station with pre-treatment (primary decantation), biological treatment and sec-ondary decantation.
The daily average discharged into the city network in 2010 was 1,789 m3.
The airport conducts quarterly analyses of the waste water discharged into the city network. The results of the analyses performed in 2010 are shown below:
Quarterly analysis of the water discharged into the city’s sewage network 26-Oct-10 20-Jul-10 30-Apr-10 15-Jan-10
pH u 7.41 7.88 7.66 8.07
SS (suspended solids) mg/l 240 298 110 190
Decanted COD mg/l 242 328 250 256
Non-decanted COD mg/l 457 468 340 411
Soluble salts (cond. at 20ºC) µS/cm 3,940 4,895 4,650 4,240
Chlorides mg/l 1,161 1,000 860
Organic and ammonium nitrogen mg/l 106 120 110 86
Total phosphates mg/l 8 9 9.8 5.3
Oil and grease mg/l <10 22 3.8 17
Ammonium mg/l 115 120 140 60
Nitrates mg/l <0.1 <5 <2.5 23
Sulfates mg/l 245 335 220 210
Dissolved sulfur mg/l 6 10 <0.4 < 0.3
Total sulfur mg/l 7 18 2 < 0.4
Temperature ºC 19 25.5 15.2 15.2
TOC mg/l 142 141 62,2 144
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Analysis of CELA water (treated) 12-Nov-10 13-May-10
pH (at 25º) u 6.9 7.1
SS (suspended solids) mg/l 5 9.9
BOD mg/l <5 20
Non-decanted COD mg/l <60 76
Soluble salts (cond. at 20ºC) µS/cm 5,095 5,500
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) mg/l 5 3.3
TOC mg/l 12 15.9
Total phosphorus mg/l 7.7 –
Oil and grease mg/l <10 –
Nitrates mg/l 21 –
Temperature ºC 19.7 –
Treatment of airplane sewage
In 2010, the airport installed a plant to process the waste water that is pumped from airplanes before it is dis-charged into the airport’s sewage network.
Specifically, this treatment will allow for a 50% reduc-tion in the ammonium and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen con-centrations present in this water.
Airplane sewage treatment plant at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport
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Monitoring of surface/ground water
Due to the airport’s location in the middle of the Llobre-gat Delta, the water table is located at surface level. The airfield is surrounded by a series of canals that capture the surface water and channel it to three pumping sta-tions in El Remolar, La Illa and La Roberta. In the event of heavy rainfall, the pumping equipment diverts the water outside the airport complex.
The tracking and monitoring of the quality of the water that flows through the Barcelona – El Prat Air-port involves annual planning for the taking of surface, ground and waste water samples. The results of this
testing reveal the conditions of the environment and, indirectly, the adequacy of the environmental controls in place at the airport.
The sample points are chosen taking into account:
The dynamics of the water at the airport.
The status and flow of activities at the airport.
Aena also has a water monitoring system at the Barce-lona - El Prat Airport that allows for the periodic tracking of the piezometric levels of the surface aquifer and the ecological quality of the surface water.
Piezometer
Ground water pumping station
Surface water pumping station
Surface water quality monito-ring station
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Since the opening of the T1 Terminal, and to keep ground water from seeping into the lower floors of the new terminal (train station), the aquifer water is con-stantly being pumped. This water is channeled 1,200 m offshore through an underwater pipe.
The underwater pipe monitoring plan is sent to the Catalan Water Authority every year. This report contains the results of the analysis of the effluent (water pumped from the train station in the T1 Terminal) and of the dis-charge point (seawater), as well as a structural monitor-ing report on the pipe. The results of the analysis on the water pumped from the train station at the T1 Terminal, as required by the permit, were as follows:
Monthly analysis pH at 25 ºC SS (mg/l) Conductivity at 20 ºC (μS/cm) N.d. COD (mg/l)
January 8.22 30.0 25,500 <40
March 7.29 18.0 45,200 69
April 7.25 21.0 45,400 90
May 7.25 13.0 47,300 70
June 7.38 22.0 43,200 86
July 7.38 16.0 43,200 114
August 6.95 16.0 47,500 <750
September 6.95 16.0 47,500 <750
October 7.20 14.0 51,100 99
November 7.39 27.0 50,100 105
December 7.15 10.0 50,500 138
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Waste
The airport’s priorities in terms of the handling of waste are as follows:
To promote good environmental practices so as to minimize the amount of waste generated from Aena’s activities.
To monitor and track the waste generated by all air-port activities (through the operational monitoring of activities and of Aena’s waste storage areas, and through the environmental monitoring of contrac-tors and concessionaires) to ensure waste is properly sorted, collected and handled.
To reduce all other waste generated at the airport. To achieve this goal, the Barcelona - El Prat Airport has:
- 482 trash sorting containers (mainly for packaging, paper/cardboard, glass and organic waste).
Of note is:
A pneumatic waste collection system at the Barce-lona - El Prat Airport’s T1 Terminal.
This system promotes separation at the point of origin for trash (packaging, paper/cardboard and organic) pro-duced at the restaurants and shops within the airport’s T1 Terminal. The system has 50 boxes for the selective drop-off of waste, which is routed to one of 15 waste reception rooms distributed throughout the different floors of the terminal.
Selective drop-off points for paper and packaging in T1 and T2.
Selective drop-off containers in the T1 and T2 restau-rants (packaging, glass and organic trash).
- 110 outdoor selective drop-off points (101 for paper/cardboard and 9 for packaging alongside land-side and airside roads).
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In addition, the airport has:
- Waste sorting centers in T1.
The logistics area in the T1 Terminal also has two waste sorting centers, CCR-A and CCR-B, that companies can use to drop off trash, packaging, paper/cardboard and glass.
- Temporary Waste Transfer Plant (PTTR)
This facility is available to both Aena personnel and to the companies that carry out activities at airport facilities and is intended to facilitate their handling of their trash.
The PTTR also serves as a drop-off and temporary stor-age point for the airport’s hazardous waste.
• Used drums with remains of hazardous materials
• Used batteries
• Used light bulbs
• Used mineral oils
• Absorbents and oil-soaked rags
• Waste from oil-water separators
• Low-volume hazardous waste: oil filters, aerosol cans, used paint cans, extinguishers, fuel purges (Jet A1) and other hazardous waste generated on a non-recur-ring basis.
The waste handling figures for the Barcelona - El Prat Air-port are shown below.
Generation of non-hazardous waste
The efforts made in recent years at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport to promote segregation at the point of ori-gin has resulted in 30-35% of this waste being sorted.
This continues to be one of the main objectives of the Environmental Management System.
In 2010, a total of 4,507,710 kg of non-hazardous waste was generated, of which 1,484,230 kg was deposited in the airport’s selective drop-off containers. These figures reveal the following:
In percentage terms, 33% of the non-hazardous waste generated was recycled in 2010. This is 3% less than in 2009. The first year after the opening of Terminal 1 saw the adoption of certain changes in how the pick-up of waste was handled, as well as the need for the concessionaires (especially restaurants) to get involved in the creation of a solid and effective system for picking up waste.
The response of everyone involved was more than sat-isfactory in terms of the glass, paper and packaging waste that is collected, since all three types of waste have seen their recycling numbers increase relative to the total amount of trash generated.
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The 3% reduction with respect to 2009 was due to a reduction in the pick-up of organic trash. In 2011, the Barcelona - El Prat Airport will undertake, along with
restaurant concessionaires, a series of actions aimed at increasing how much of this waste is sorted.
NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED
NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED / TRAFFIC UNIT
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The following table shows the amount of non-hazard-ous waste generated (in kg) at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport, broken down by type:
YearOther
recyclable waste
Glass Paper Packaging Organic RestTotal urban waste
Total waste
recycled
% sorted (with respect to total
trash generated)
2001 15,820 - 171,230 - - 2,733,834 2,920,884 187,050 6%
2002 47,773 40,100 222,190 11,394 - 2,512,457 2,833,914 321,457 11%
2003 65,894 75,600 356,896 31,148 - 2,501,846 3,031,384 529,538 17%
2004 65,449 80,700 390,225 37,250 - 2,753,970 3,327,594 573,624 17%
2005 57,620 83,830 555,695 64,430 296,308 2,681,040 3,738,923 1,057,883 28%
2006 115,500 97,580 559,710 113,620 547,490 2,717,690 4,151,590 1,433,900 35%
2007 85,030 88,980 546,970 268,590 577,480 3,542,990 5,110,040 1,567,050 31%
2008 77,810 105,260 531,140 381,260 482,590 3,300,060 4,878,120 1,578,060 32%
2009 69,930 116,100 659,050 307,600 461,590 2,903,320 4,517,590 1,614,270 36%
2010 72,570 166,480 786,580 309,240 149,360 3,023,480 4,507,710 1,484,230 33%
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TREND IN WASTE SORTED BY TYPE VERSUS GENERATION
Other recyclable trash Glass
PaperPackaging Rest
Organic
Part of the selective pick-up of waste at the Barcelona Airport is done by personnel from the private TRINIJOVE Foundation (which encourages job and social place-ment for the disadvantaged), and with which Aena has a cooperation contract. Companies also take part in the
collection, such as ARPAL, ECOEMBES and ECOVIDRIO, as well as Catalonia’s own waste agency, which provides support through related awareness campaigns.
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Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste at Barcelona Airport is handled mainly at Aena’s central temporary waste transfer station, which allows for proper monitoring of its handling, storage and volume. It also means that less waste is left in the airport complex proper while ensuring the correct separation of hazardous waste from ordinary urban waste.
In the handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, emphasis is always placed on recovering or recy-cling the waste. Should the waste not be recoverable, the options available are physical-chemical treatments, inertization and, finally, landfilling, in keeping with exist-ing regulations.
In 2010, a total of 62,834 kg of hazardous waste was generated.
Of note was:
The amount of hazardous waste generated was simi-lar to that for the previous year. Although the waste generated per traffic unit went down with respect to 2009, it was still in excess of 2 gr/TU, which is consid-erably higher than the amount in previous years.
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED kg
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27,462
36,133
53,649
39,598
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HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED /TRAFFIC UNIT gr/TU
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In terms of the type of waste, and with respect to the previous year, it should be noted that in 2010, disused vehicles were discarded. Other than this, there was
no other significant or relevant change either in the amounts or types of hazardous waste generated.
*Note: the hazardous waste listed in this report reflects the waste generated by Aena and that processed by contractors and conces-sionaires through Aena’s temporary waste transfer plant, meaning that any year-to-year fluctuations in the amounts generated may not reflect improved environmental management, but rather factors such as contractors or concessionaires taking their waste directly to external handlers without going through the temporary waste transfer plant.
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Noise emissions
The Barcelona – El Prat Airport monitors its noise emis-sions by way of the Noise Information System (SIR/BCN), which analyzes aviation-related noise pollution by using data obtained at thirteen fixed noise measuring termi-nals (NMT) and three mobile station.
The system has a central processor that gathers and analyzes information on flight paths and plans, along with the data supplied by the measuring terminals.
Each terminal samples noise levels several times a sec-ond. This information is processed, stored and transmit-ted to the processing unit. By using a threshold-based pattern recognition system and detection algorithms and correlating these with the paths of passing aircraft, the system can identify and pick out aviation noise from that produced by other sources, such as road or train traffic.
The noise measuring terminals are strategically located around the airport in areas likely to be affected by noise from approaching and departing aircraft. Their locations were selected so as to provide easily measurable ambi-ent noise levels in their detection range, in keeping with the criteria set up by the CSAAB (Commission to Moni-tor the Expansion of the Barcelona – El Prat Airport).
The terminals are distributed as follows:
TMR-2: El Remolar Cultural Center – Ramon Llull St. s/n. EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT
TMR-3: 25R runaway, Barcelona Airport
TMR-4: 07L runaway, Barcelona Airport
TMR-5: 25L runaway, Barcelona Airport
TMR-6: 07R runaway, Barcelona Airport
TMR-8: Gavà Mar Service Center – 55 Tellinai St. GAVÀ
TMR-9: Outer marker - PaseoMarítimo s/n. CASTE- LLDE-FELS
TMR-10: Edumar School – 18 Granada St., CASTE- LLDEFELS
TMR-12: Castelldefels Town Hall – Plaza de laIglesia, 1, CASTELLDEFELS
TMR-21: JaumeBalmes School- 20-30 RiuEbre St., EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT
TMR-40: BallenaAlegre Campground- Autovía de Cas-telldefels km 12,5. VILADECANS
TMR-41: Bon Soleil School - Camino de la Pava 15. GAVÀ
TMR-42: Agricultural Park – Camino de las Filipinas s/n. VILADECANS
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Noise levels were strictly monitored in 2010, both those referenced in the Barcelona - El Prat Airport’s Environ-mental Impact Statement (EIS) (indices: day and night) as well as those required by Royal Decree 1367/2007 (indices: morning, afternoon and night). This informa-tion:
Was sent periodically to various town halls and agen-cies.
Was published on the Aena website, along with monthly reports on acoustic levels, aviation opera-tions and adherence to flight paths.
In addition, since July 2010, the Barcelona - El Prat Airport has made available to the public an interactive noise map (WebTrak) that shows real-time information on noise levels and flight paths.
Likewise, a report on sound levels and aviation oper-ations is prepared on a quarterly basis and presented
to the CSAAB (Commission to Monitor the Expan-sion of Barcelona Airport). The report is sent to the Development and Environment Ministries every six months.
The degree of nuisance to the public resulting from multiple noise events over a given period of time is expressed in terms of LEQ (equivalent continuous level), which is divided into:
Leq TotalThe equivalent continuous level is the sound level gener-ated by all noise sources at the noise monitoring termi-nal at the time period in question.
Leq AirplaneThe equivalent continuous level is the sound level that would have been generated at the noise moni-toring terminal at the time period in question if there had been no noise other than that produced by air-planes.
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The graph below shows the trend in average sound levels obtained with the SIR-BCN in the terminals outside the airport complex:
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ANNUAL COMPARISON 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 Leq airplane day
NMT-2 NMT-8 NMT-9 NMT-10 NMT-12 NMT-21 NMT-40 NMT-41 NMT-42
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ANNUAL COMPARISON 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 Leq airplane night
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A comparison of the annual levels at the noise measur-ing terminals reveals that the levels recorded in 2010 exhibit only minor variations with respect to the levels from 2009, since the total number of operations in both years was very similar. There was a slight decrease in the daytime levels for terminals 8, 9, 10, 41 and 42, which are directly affected by the ELR configuration (day-time East preferential configuration), the use of which decreased by 5% from the previous year. In contrast, the daytime level for NMT-40 was greater than the pre-vious year’s due to a 7% increase in the use of the WRL configuration (daytime West preferential configuration) in 2010. NMTs 2, 12 and 21, because of their location. are not subjected to overflying aircraft, and thus their
analysis is not as direct. The nighttime levels revealed slight variations with respect to 2009. NMTs 40 and 42 recorded a slight increase (these NMTs are more sensi-tive to the WLL configuration, nighttime west preferen-tial configuration). The remaining NMTs did not exceed an annual average of 40 dB(A).
The reduction in acoustic impact was due to a change in the preferential configurations in the use of the runways (change in the runway’s role), a change that was imple-mented on 26 October 2006.
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Air quality at airport facilities
The Barcelona – El Prat Airport monitors both the emis-sions resulting from aviation activities and pollutant inhalation levels in municipalities surrounding the air-port. The air quality is measured and monitored by using air quality control stations to record pollutant inhalation levels and by designing and implementing programs that track aircraft emissions and monitor the companies that carry out activities at the airport.
Inhalation values: tracking air quality at air-port facilities
The Barcelona – El Prat Airport currently has four air quality monitoring stations, one located within the airport complex, and three in the following adjacent municipalities: El Prat de Llobregat, Gava and Viladecans (see map).
Note: No data were available from the station in El Prat de Llobregat in 2010 due to a change in the station’s location within the municipality. The station resumed operations on 1 January 2011.
El Prat de Llobregat
ViladecansGavá
Aeropuerto
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The four current air quality monitoring stations record the pollutant inhalation values as well as the relevant weather parameters. The airport also conducts sam-pling campaigns to determine the inhalation levels for
The weather stations have sensors to measure wind speed and direction, humidity, temperature, solar and ultraviolet radiation, barometric pressure and rainfall. The data for these parameters are received at the central data management system, which has specialized hardware and software for handling and processing the validity of the information.
Once they are reviewed and pre-validated by the Envi-ronmental Department at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport,
lead and benzene. The techniques utilized to measure the parameters analyzed in the measuring stations are shown below:
the atmospheric pollutant and weather data obtained are published by Catalonia’s Environmental and Sustain-ability Agency (DMAS)
The statistical calculation to evaluate the pollutant inha-lation levels is carried out based on the criteria for the protection of human health specified by applicable reg-ulations. The following table shows the average annual inhalation values for the pollutants sampled at the air quality monitoring stations.
PARAMETER ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE
Carbon monoxide (CO) Non-dispersive infrared absorption
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Chemiluminescence
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Ultraviolet fluorescence
Ozone (O3) Ultraviolet photometry
Suspended particles measuring less than 10 microns (PM10) Volumetric capture and gravimetric analysis
Suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns (PM2,5) Volumetric capture and gravimetric analysis
Benzene (C6H6) Volumetric capture, desorption and gas chromatography
NO2
µg/m3
PM10
µg/m3PM2,5µg/m3
Pbµg/m3
C6H6 µg/m3 (*)
Airport 15.0 11.38 9.28 0.008 -
Viladecans 18.1 13.01 9.63 0.013 0.95
Gavà 11.4 9.34 7.97 0.009 1.12
(*) Value/figure corresponding to the average from the data obtained during the sampling/spot check campaign carried out in the month of July 2010
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The graph below shows the trend in the inhalation levels for the pollutants sampled at the station located within the airport complex in 2010.
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eb
5-m
ar
12-m
ar
19-m
ar
26-m
ar
2-a
br
9-a
br
16-a
br
23-a
br
30-a
br
7-m
ay
14-m
ay
21-m
ay
28-m
ay
4-jun
11-jun
18-jun
25-jun
2-jul
9-jul
16-jul
23-jul
30-jul
6-a
go
13-a
go
20-a
go
27-a
go
3-s
ep
10-s
ep
17-s
ep
24-s
ep
1-o
ct
8-o
ct
15-o
ct
22-o
ct
29-o
ct
5-n
ov
12-n
ov
19-n
ov
26-n
ov
3-d
ic
10-d
ic
17-d
ic
24-d
ic
31-d
ic
µg/m³
Nivel de inimisión de ozono - máximo de las medias octohorarias del día
Valor Objetivo para la Protección de la Salud Humana
O3 [µg/m3] ‐ Estación Aeropuerto II O3 [μg/m3] - Airport Station II
1-ja
n8-
jan
15-ja
n22
-jan
29-ja
n5-
feb
12-fe
b19
-feb
26-fe
b5-
mar
12-m
ar19
-mar
26-m
ar2-
apr
9-ap
r16
-apr
23-a
pr30
-apr
7-m
ay14
-may
21-m
ay28
-may
4-ju
n11
-jun
18-ju
n25
-jun
2-ju
l9-
jul
16-ju
l23
-jul
30-ju
l6-
aug
13-a
ug20
-aug
27-a
ug3-
sep
10-s
ep17
-sep
24-s
ep1-
oct
8-oc
t15
-oct
22-o
ct29
-oct
5-no
v12
-nov
19-n
ov26
-nov
3-de
c10
-dec
17-d
ec24
-dec
31-d
ec
Ozone inhalation limit – maximum of average eight-hour daily readings
Objective value for the protection of human health
Environmental performance
50
0,0
10,0
20,0
30,0
40,0
50,0
60,0
1-en
e
11-e
ne
21-e
ne
31-e
ne
10-fe
b
20-fe
b
2-m
ar
12-m
ar
22-m
ar
1-ab
r
11-a
br
21-a
br
1-m
ay
11-m
ay
21-m
ay
31-m
ay
10-ju
n
20-ju
n
30-ju
n
10-ju
l
20-ju
l
30-ju
l
9-ag
o
19-a
go
29-a
go
8-se
p
18-s
ep
28-s
ep
8-oc
t
18-o
ct
28-o
ct
7-no
v
17-n
ov
27-n
ov
7-di
c
17-d
ic
27-d
ic
g /
m
PM10 ( g/m3) Valor Límite Diario para la Protección de la Salud Humana Valor Límite Anual para la Protección de la Salud Humana Media anual
PM10 [μg/m3] - Airport Station II
1-ja
n
11-ja
n
21-ja
n
31-ja
n
10-fe
b
20-fe
b
2-m
ar
12-m
ar
22-m
ar
1-ap
r
11-a
pr
21-a
pr
1-m
ay
11-m
ay
21-m
ay
31-m
ay
10-ju
n
20-ju
n
30-ju
n
10-ju
l
20-ju
l
30-ju
l
9-au
g
19-a
ug
29-a
ug
8-se
p
18-s
ep
28-s
ep
8-oc
t
18-o
ct
28-o
ct
7-no
v
17-n
ov
27-n
ov
7-de
c
17-d
ec
27-d
ec
PM10 (ug/m3)Daily limit for the protection of human healthAnnual limit for the protection of human healthAnnual average
51
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1-en
e
11-e
ne
21-e
ne
31-e
ne
10-fe
b
20-fe
b
2-m
ar
12-m
ar
22-m
ar
1-ab
r
11-a
br
21-a
br
1-m
ay
11-m
ay
21-m
ay
31-m
ay
10-ju
n
20-ju
n
30-ju
n
10-ju
l
20-ju
l
30-ju
l
9-ag
o
19-a
go
29-a
go
8-se
p
18-s
ep
28-s
ep
8-oc
t
18-o
ct
28-o
ct
7-no
v
17-n
ov
27-n
ov
7-di
c
17-d
ic
27-d
ic
g /
m
PM2'5 ( g/m3) Media anual Valor Límite Anual para la Protección de la Salutd Humana
PM2.5 [μg/m3] - Airport Station II
1-ja
n
11-ja
n
21-ja
n
31-ja
n
10-fe
b
20-fe
b
2-m
ar
12-m
ar
22-m
ar
1-ap
r
11-a
pr
21-a
pr
1-m
ay
11-m
ay
21-m
ay
31-m
ay
10-ju
n
20-ju
n
30-ju
n
10-ju
l
20-ju
l
30-ju
l
9-au
g
19-a
ug
29-a
ug
8-se
p
18-s
ep
28-s
ep
8-oc
t
18-o
ct
28-o
ct
7-no
v
17-n
ov
27-n
ov
7-de
c
17-d
ec
27-d
ec
PM2.5 (ug/m3)
Annual average
Annual limit for the protection of human health
Environmental performance
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As has been the case since 2008, in accordance with decrees 226/2006 and 152/2007, the Action Plan for Reducing NOx and Particulate Emissions, intended to improve air quality in the municipalities of Baix Llobregat, was prepared and presented to the Government of Cata-lonia. This plan sets out the steps required to reduce said pollutants, which are based on three courses of action:
Optimizing aircraft operations on the ground
Replacing diesel-driven ground service equipment (GSE) with electrically-powered equipment.
Optimizing the use of auxiliary power units (APU) on aircraft
The implementation of this program allows for a gradual improvement in air quality through a reduction in the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2) and other atmos-pheric pollutants, such as carbon oxides (monoxide and carbon dioxide) and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5).
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CO2 emissions produced by the combustion of natural gas in heating equipment
The permit to emit greenhouse gases, in keeping with Law 1/2005 of 9 March, which regulates the market for the trading of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rights, includes a requirement to monitor and report GHG emissions for each trading period, in accordance with the criteria of the European decision that establis-hes the directives for monitoring and reporting GHG emissions.
The Barcelona - El Prat Airport has, since 14/12/2009, had a permit to emit greenhouse gases for the period from 2008 to 2012 from the following facilities:
The natural gas combustion facility that provides heat (climate control) to Terminal 2 and the Aena offices at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport.
The natural gas combustion facility that provides heat (climate control and part of the hot water) to Terminal 1 at the Barcelona - El Prat Airport.
The Barcelona - El Prat Airport joined the trading regime on 1 January 2010.
The year 2010 was thus the first year that the CO2 emissions generated at the airport were monitored and reported, as required by law.
The airport has a Monitoring Plan for 2008 to 2012 that conforms to the criteria set out in Commission Decision 2007/589/EC of 18 July 2007. The plan is applicable to
these facilities and involves the data gathering, recor-ding in a database, preparation of reports, and verifica-tion and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions for the duration of the period in question.
For the 2008-2012 period, the Barcelona - El Prat Air-port was assigned emission rights for 19,308 tons of CO2.
In 2010, the airport emitted 8,788 tCO2 from the combus-tion of natural gas for climate control.
The airport is developing several actions in 2011 inten-ded to reduce these emissions.
Wildlife control
The Barcelona – El Prat Airport is located on the Llobregat Delta, an area it shares with the natural spaces included in the PEIN (Site of Natural Inter-est): the Ricarda-Ca l’Arana, the Remolar-Filipinas and the Murtra lagoon. The PEIN is a territorial plan developed by the Government of Catalonia as part of its spatial planning program and whose purpo-se is to provide basic protection to areas of ecolo-gical and scenic interest, without prejudice to the activities that are traditionally carried out in these areas.
Moreover, as Spain reported to the European Union in June 1994, various areas of the delta (Ricarda- ca l’Arana, Remolar-Filipinas, the Prat shoreline, els Reguerons and Murtra) were declared special protec-tion areas for birds (ZEPA in Spanish).
Environmental performance
54
As it has every year since 1996, the Barcelona – El Prat Airport continued to carry out its wildlife control acti-vity, which involves the use of birds of prey to control bird populations naturally. The aim is to keep the airport complex clear of birds, as well as to control any type of animal that could pose a hazard to ground equip-ment or airport facilities so as to ensure the safety of aircraft and related equipment. The falconry team is in direct contact with the control tower. Its work is basi-cally one of prevention and anticipation, and involves a daily schedule for the systematic removal of wildlife from the airport. This service offers advantages, such as not upsetting the ecosystem in place at the airport, not interfering with routine airport operations, and especially, a high reliability since, unlike other bird control methods, birds never grow accustomed to the presence of their natural predators.
The airport is also developing the second update to the Program to Manage the Risk of Bird Strikes (PIRCA in Spanish), whose aim is to minimize the risk of bird impacts with aircraft. The actions taken in 2009 inclu-de:
Controlling plant growth in the airport to keep it from attracting birds dangerous to aircraft.
The authorized capture and release of species that are potentially dangerous to air traffic, such as kestrels and buzzards. Over the course of 2009, two buzzards and 42 kestrels were captured, and in May, six chicks from the only nest found inside the airport complex
were taken to the Torreferrussa Wildlife Center. A total of 37 individuals were fitted with metal rings provided by the Catalan Ornithological Institute (ICO), with 30 of the birds also being tagged with PVC rings provi-ded by the Tagging Station at the Doñana Biological Station, which is the agency that coordinates special tagging within Spain. The birds captured were relea-sed in Sant Iscle de Vallalta in the region of Maresme, and in Manresa in the region of del Bages.
Environmental monitoring of companies
At the Barcelona – El Prat Airport, Aena has established directives and mechanisms for monitoring the environ-mental effects of the activities carried out by concessio-naires and contractors at the airport.
The environmental monitoring of these activities is carried out through the Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP), which is a document that every company must fill out prior to starting its activity and which describes all of its environmental impacts (i.e. a description of every environmental aspect: waste generation, product stora-ge, equipment and vehicle maintenance, atmospheric emissions, noise generation, effects on ecosystems, flora and fauna, use of resources and various other aspects).
The environmental monitoring plans are approved by the Barcelona – El Prat Airport and are subject to sub-sequent tracking by personnel from the airport’s Envi-ronmental Department. The result of this monitoring is included in a follow-up report that contains information about the concessionaire’s/contractor’s environmental performance and the corrective, preventive and impro-vement actions proposed.
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Concessionaires
Concessionary companies are those that are given ope-rating rights for a certain period of time at airport faci-lities to carry out their activity. The most common such companies engage in commercial activities (restaurants, stores, car rental, etc.) and air transport and aircraft support and maintenance (fuel supply, cargo, handling, catering, etc.).
In 2010, 105 environmental monitoring activities were carried out involving 56 concessionaires.
The purpose of this monitoring is not only to track the companies’ behavior and their compliance with the airport’s environmental regulations, but also to establish
regular contact with these companies, to raise aware-ness and to provide them with support in environmental matters so as to continuously improve the environmen-tal management of the airport complex.
Along these lines, the airport is working in particular with restaurant concessionaires in an effort to have the-se companies sort the majority of the trash that is gene-rated in their facilities.
As regards new concessionaires, the initial environmen-tal tracking efforts provide more of an awareness and informational tool, rather than monitoring, and are intended to familiarize companies with the airport’s environmental infrastructure as well as with environ-mental regulations and specifications.
120
100
80
60
40
20
No. of CONCESSIONAIRES MONITORED / No. of EMP MONITORING ACTIVITIES
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Concessionaires monitored Monitoring activities
2123
1320
18
25 27
42
17 18
28
43 4654 5653
74
84
98105
Environmental performance
56
Contractors
External contractors carry out the construction or main-tenance work that is awarded by Aena through public bidding processes. These contractors are monitored through periodic inspections (environmental tracking as part of the monitoring plan) to ensure proper environ-mental behavior and compliance with contractual envi-ronmental clauses.
In 2010, 324 environmental monitoring activities were conducted involving 90 contracted construction or ser-vice activities.
The number of tracking activities performed decreased with respect to 2009.
The reasons for this drop were:
Fewer construction contracts were awarded.
A reduction in the number of tracking activities with respect to 2009. The airport’s Environmental Manage-ment System specifies that the periodicity of the moni-toring activities for contractors is to be based on the potential impact of the activity, as well as on the envi-ronmental performance of the company carrying out the activity. In 2010, an average of 3.6 monitoring acti-vities were performed per contract, in comparison to the 5.3 performed on average in 2009. This reduction is due to improved compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Monitoring Plans included as part of the construction or service contracts.
600
500
400
300
200
100
NO. OF PROJECTS MONITORED, NUMBER OF EMP MONITORING ACTIVITIES AVG NO. OF ACTIVITIES PER CONTRACT
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Concessionaires monitored Tracking activities
57 42 6376 82 99 90
269
203
257280
316
522
324
No. of activities per contract
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The improved compliance with the Environmental Moni-toring Plan is evidenced by the increase in the average score of the Environmental Monitoring Reports, which
assess the environmental performance of the compa-nies during the conduct of activities at the airport.
10.00
9.50
9.00
8.50
8.00
7.50
AVERAGE ANNUAL SCORE OF CONTRACTORS’ EMP
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
8.61
9.21 9.12
9.73
9.45
8.49
9.50
8.97
Scor
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Aeropuerto de Barcelona - El Prat
Barcelona - El Prat Airport2010 Environmental Management Report
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