Next Steps
With our first formal Sustainability Plan , the Authority is setting the foundation for a future in which sustainable practices become part of the fabric of how we operate our facilities . Increasingly our customers , employees , and airport partners expect that sustainability is a prominent consideration when we invest in our infrastructure , operations , and people . Of course , we are completing this plan during unprecedented times and so from an economic perspective , we will continue to be good stewards of our resources and make decisions that are financially sound . As discussed in the document , many of our most ambitious activities will rely on third party financial support and so we are realistic as to how fast many elements of this plan can be implemented in the near term . Fortunately , the Authority has been actively investing in sustainability for many years and so simply building off the excellent work our staff is already doing in this area gives us momentum as we go forward . This plan intends to reinforce current practices , whether it be glycol recovery or LED lighting retrofits , for example , while setting new goals in the areas of transportation systems electrification to reduce diesel and gasoline use ; more efficient consumption of energy and water ; reducing the generation of municipal solid waste ; promoting greater use of public transportation to access our airports ; and deepening a culture of sustainable administration . With the concurrent update of our Design Manual , we are also adopting more stringent minimum construction standards and practices so that when we invest in major renovations and new buildings and facilities , we are helping to ensure lower energy and water use for the next several decades . Therefore , as we chart a path back to 50 million air travelers using our airports each year , by executing on our Sustainability Plan , we will meet the needs of these travelers in a more sustainable fashion .
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