Aeroporti di Puglia Spa, along with its project partners, had the pleasure of organizing the workshop "Airport Carbon Accreditation from theory to practice" on May 18th 2023, as part of the project SOLAR (Sustainable reduction Of carbon footprint Level in program AiRports). The event, held in a hybrid format, took place at the headquarters of Bari Airport and saw the participation of prestigious institutions and project partners both in person and remotely, via video conference. This allowed the involvement of a wider range of participants from different locations, fostering international dialogue and synergistic collaboration.

The workshop represented a significant moment for promoting sustainable management in airports in Puglia, Albania, and Montenegro. The main objective was to share experiences and knowledge among various stakeholders in order to implement effective strategies and solutions to address environmental challenges in the aviation sector.

The event saw the participation of various organizations, such as the Italian National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), Aeroporti di Milano (SEA SPA), Sofia Airport (SOF-CONNECT AD), Tirana Airport, SGS Italia Spa, and the SOLAR project partners, , including the Puglia Region – Department of Mobility, Airports of Montenegro and the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority. Representatives from these important organizations actively contributed to the discussions, sharing their experiences and presenting best practices for sustainable airport management.

During the workshop, several crucial topics were addressed, including CO2 emissions reduction, energy efficiency, waste management, and the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The presentations and discussions provided valuable insights for promoting sustainable policies in airports in Puglia, Albania, and Montenegro, aiming to mitigate environmental impact and foster responsible resource management.

The goal is to create a sustainable management model that can be adopted by other airports, thereby contributing to greater sustainability in the aviation sector.