Denver International Airport 2008 Sustainability Summary

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1 Denver International Airport 2008 Sustainability Summary

2 DIA was Built with the Environment in Mind Dedicated deicing pads Deicing fluid collection, conveyance and storage Onsite glycol recycling facility Municipal solid waste recycling (compactor rooms, public area recycling) Onsite CNG stations Underground fuel hydrant system with sophisticated monitoring Electricity and preconditioned air supplied to 100% of the gates Alternatively fueled vehicles Terminal and Concourses Designed to Enhance Natural Daylight

3 DIA s s Environmental Recognition EMS certified to ISO in 2004, the first U.S. airport to implement a facility-wide ISO certified EMS Accepted into CDPHE Environmental Leadership Program in 2004 First airport in the U.S. to be accepted into EPA s Environmental Performance Track Program (2006) Received the Metro Gold Award in 2007 for 100% compliance (wastewater management) Received environmental stewardship award from FAA in Karat Gold Award from CDPHE

4 Sustainability Goals Where do they come from? Continual Improvement Goals in DIA s EMS; EPA PT; CDPHE ELP Greenprint Denver Denver Climate Action Plan Mayor s Executive Order 123 (sustainability XO) Colorado Climate Action Plan

5 EMS, EPA Performance Track, Greenprint Denver, and Climate Action Plan Goals Reduce energy use by 1% per passenger Reduce gasoline use by 5% Reduce hazardous waste generation by 5% Reduce solid waste by 5% per passenger Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10% per capita by 2012 relative to 1990 Maintain aircraft deicing fluid collection effiiciency of 69% Increase alternatively fueled light-duty vehicles to 70% LEED Silver standard for all new city construction

6 Mass Transit 172 DIA employees enrolled in RTD s Valu-Pass program New carpool program (2008) Reduce Paper Consumption (20% below 2005 baseline) Paper-free Fridays campaign Outreach program on alternatives to paper use Double-sided programming for printers and copiers Training and Awareness For employees, tenants, and contractors - includes sustainability concepts Other DIA Initiatives in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Carbon Offsets for Travel (Link to Colorado Carbon Fund website) Reduced access fee for hybrid taxis ~ from the 2007 Denver Climate Action Plan Support Denver Water s Tap Smart Program Waterless urinals in the AOB New RJ facility fixtures (1.6 gpf toilets; 1.0 gpf urinals) Terminal bathroom retrofits, include variable flush urinals Modified technical specifications for future projects

7 Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Projects

8 Photovoltaic Project at DIA Cost $13mm 7.5 acres 10,000 solar panels Generate 3.5 million kilowatt hours annually

9 Additional Energy Conservation Projects Master Energy Study completed evaluating recommendations Eco-starts installed on all escalators Lighting study complete retrofits underway Turn off your light and computer campaign

10 Waste Minimization Projects 160 new containers placed in common areas Waste Composition Study completed 2008 Single stream implemented 10/08 Recycling of used restaurant grease Wood waste composting

11 Other Accomplishments/Programs Maintained ISO EMS certification Sustainable Design Criteria Manual Biodiesel use Environmental excellence awards Environmental Focal Point Program Reduced access fees for hybrid taxis 117 trips per day Environmental signage in public areas Improved ADF recycling efficiency Metro, FAA, and CDPHE awards Carpool program 172 DIA employees enrolled in RTD ValuPass program.

12 2008 REPORT CARD 2008 Target Gasoline: 545 Electricity: 5.11 ADF capture: 69% Hazardous waste: 26.2 Solid waste to landfill:.44 Paper reduction (10%) 2008 Actual 770 gals/pass 4.89 kwh/pass 69% 19.4 #/M pass.445 #/pass 12%

13 The Economics of Sustainability $110,000 in savings for municipal solid waste recycling $1.7 million in cost avoided in 2007/2008 through onsite aircraft deicing fluid recycling $150,000 in insurance premium savings Reduction in hazardous waste generation = approximately $10,000 savings per year Paper reduction 12% results in $5,000 savings Diesel and Gasoline use reduction saved DIA over $160,000 in 2008 $48,000 per year: Eco-starts

14 2009 Initiatives/Programs Development of new specifications for waste contract Recycling in parking lots and garages (solar) Organics pilot program Development of GRI Aviation Sector metrics Partnership with Colorado Carbon Fund Replacement of gasoline only vehicle with dual gas/electric hybrids or gas/cng hybrids Testing a new hydrogen system in gasoline vehicles testimonials claim the technology will increase fuel efficiency by 10-20% and reduce emissions by 85% Wind monitoring New requirements in all procurements No-idling signage program Community outreach in schools