OSL and the environment
Oslo Lufthavn AS (OSL) plays an important role in society through the contributions it makes to business development on both the regional and the national levels. As a means of collective transport, air travel meets important needs in society for long-distant transport. Like all transport activities, air travel has a negative impact on the environment. OSL wants to do all it can to minimise this impact.
OSL has therefore made sustainable development of the airport one of its main priorities, where growth and efficiency are balanced against social and environmental considerations. This entails, for example, that OSL takes steps to ensure that its activities do not contribute to global warming.
Noise is another negative aspect of airport operations. The main changes in the noise situation around the airport are a result of the growth in air traffic, technological developments and regulation of the traffic in the vicinity. OSL has its own special regulations for approaches and takeoffs, and proposed new regulations are currently being considered by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
In the interests of aviation safety, it is necessary to use de-icing chemicals on aircraft and runways. This entails that winter operations and protection of the groundwater and local waterways pose a constant environmental challenge.
Environmental management
In order to meet its environmental targets and other goals, OSL works according to a management and control system that includes environmental management as an integral part. Environmental management means that environmental considerations must be taken into account in all aspects of OSL’s activities.
We are aiming to improve our track record within the constraints given to us by means of systematic:
- Planning
- Operations
- Checks
- Evaluations
OSL also expects the other players and companies at the airport to adopt a similar policy. We have set concrete requirements for them and make sure that these requirements are complied with through collaboration, inspections and audits.
