Our sustainability and environmental team have been appointed as the sole contractor on Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL) environmental consultancy framework on a four-year term. Our experts will provide a range of services including annual carbon footprint reporting, Net Zero support, energy efficiency, air quality, waste, water, contaminated land and biodiversity.
HIAL published its Sustainability Strategy in January 2023, built around three key themes: reducing environmental impact, supporting communities and people, and Net Zero aviation – contributing to the Scottish Government’s ambitions for the Highlands and Islands to become a Net Zero Aviation Zone by 2040.
HIAL is responsible for the management of 11 regional airports located in Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick John O’Groats. Working closely with its stakeholders, HIAL supports the essential socio-economic role played by aviation in Scotland by maintaining and developing its airports and the connections they provide for some of the country’s most remote communities.
This appointment builds on Waterman’s existing aviation experience and membership of The British Aviation Group, the leading representative body for British companies involved in aviation and airport development and operations.
Waterman’s Framework Director, Lara Knapman, commented: “I’m delighted to see our team secure this important four-year framework agreement with HIAL. We know the aviation sector is facing a stern challenge to reach Net Zero, and we’re looking forward to providing specialist guidance and supporting HIAL’s ongoing environmental commitments and journey to Net Zero.”
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