Incheon Airport, First Asian Airport to Join RE100... "100% Goal by 2040"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on the 27th that Incheon Airport has joined 'RE100,' becoming the first airport in Asia to switch 100% of its electricity consumption to renewable energy.

'RE100,' organized by The Climate Group, a UK-based non-profit organization, is a global environmental campaign aiming for companies to transition 100% of their electricity use to renewable energy by 2050.

Incheon Airport underwent a rigorous five-month evaluation process, including a pre-qualification review and executive interviews. It is the first airport in Asia to join. Globally, it is the third airport to be listed as a member, following the UK’s Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.

Incheon International Airport Corporation plans to supply 60% of Incheon Airport’s electricity consumption from renewable sources such as solar and geothermal energy by 2030, and 100% by 2040, achieving the RE100 recommended target ten years ahead of the 2050 goal.

Incheon Airport has already supplied renewable energy by installing a hydrogen vehicle charging station and solar energy facilities at Terminal 2. Additionally, it plans to develop a large-scale solar power complex on idle land near the airport. Alongside this, a detailed implementation plan for RE100 compliance will be established through a research project within this year.

Kim Kyung-wook, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, stated, "Based on this global RE100 membership, we plan to actively discover and implement related projects, including expanding renewable energy, preparing for the hydrogen aircraft industry, and building bio-aviation fuel infrastructure. Going forward, Incheon Airport will leap forward as an eco-friendly energy self-sufficient airport, leading the carbon-neutral era in the aviation sector."

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