Renewable energy is becoming the foundation of our operational estate.

Today, almost all of the electricity we use comes from renewable sources, while the majority of our gas is supplied through low-carbon biogas backed by renewable guarantees.

At the same time, large-scale solar installations at our air traffic control centres are generating clean electricity on site, reducing reliance on the grid and helping power our critical operations more sustainably.

Small improvements across our estate are making a significant difference. 

From installing solar control glazing to reduce cooling demand at Swanwick to progressing an air source heat pump at Prestwick, we're transforming our facilities to use less energy while maintaining the resilience that air traffic management depends on.

Our ambition is for Prestwick to become the world's first net zero air traffic control centre.

Reducing emissions isn't just about our buildings – it's also about how people travel.

We've expanded electric vehicle charging across our major sites while supporting colleagues to choose lower-carbon travel through cycling, public transport and ultra-low emission vehicle schemes.

Sustainability is built into our everyday operations.

We've removed single-use cups and plastics from our three largest centres, eliminating around 634,000 disposable items every year.

Alongside this, we're working with suppliers to embed sustainability throughout our supply chain and developing long-term approaches to carbon removals.

Creating lasting change requires collaboration.

We're working with neighbouring businesses, suppliers and industry partners to identify shared opportunities to reduce emissions – from greener commuting initiatives to developing more sustainable supply chains and supporting greenhouse gas removal projects.

We're continuing to meet our annual emissions reduction targets, maintaining a trajectory aligned with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Every investment we make – from renewable energy and cleaner heating to waste reduction and sustainable travel – helps move us closer to our goal of becoming carbon negative on the ground by 2035.

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