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J. (2023) . Innovation in airport infrastructure and the transition to net zero [University of Surrey]. [https://doi.org/10.15126/thesis.900757](https://doi.org/10.15126/thesis.900757)  \nDocument Version: PDF  \nSurrey Open Research repository homepage: [https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/](https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/)[ ](https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/)[openresearch@surrey.ac.uk](openresearch@surrey.ac.uk)  \n[CC BY-NC-SA V4.0](CC BY-NC-SA V4.0)  \nResearch:Open  \n© Peter Jonathan Hemmings 2023  \nDownloaded On 2026/09/11 15:23:54 +0100  \nInnovation in airport infrastructure and the transition to net zero  \nby  \nPeter Jonathan Hemmings  \nSubmitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy  \nCentre for Environment and Sustainability , Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences , University of Surrey  \nSupervisors:  \nDr Michael Mulheron – University of Surrey Professor Richard J. Murphy – University of Surrey Matthew Prescott – Heathrow Airport Ltd.  \n© Peter Jonathan Hemmings 2023  \nStatement of originality  \nThis thesis and the work to which it refers are the results of my own efforts. Any ideas, data, images or text resulting from the work of others (whether published or unpublished) are fully identified as such within the work and attributed to their originator in the text, bibliography orin footnotes. This thesis has not been submitted in whole or in part for any other academic degree or professional qualification. I agree that the University has the right to submit my work to the plagiarism detection service TurnitinUK for originality checks. Whether or not drafts have been so-assessed, the University reserves the right to require an electronic version of the final document (as submitted) for assessment as above.  \nSignature:  Date: 17/03/2023  \nAbstract  \nAirports are setting net zero greenhouse gas emission targets. This thesis investigates how airports can take a credible and effective approach to net zero. Five studies present practical implications for strategy setting, solution development and operations. Paper 1 examines what constitutes a credible transition , assessing UK airport plans against a best practice framework. Plans have limited scope largely focussed on operational emissions and lack detail on offsetting and removals approaches. To deliver net zero , airports should incorporate these elements into strategy and commit adequate resources. The sector should develop an aligned approach to offsetting and removals. Paper 2 assesses the impacts of COVID-19 on airport plans. Airports reported short-term disruption but remain committed to long-term targets. COVID-19 demonstrated the impacts of a global risk on the sector. Adapting business models may alleviate disruption to progress. Two case studies at Heathrow explore solutions and operations. Paper 3 focuses on the airside zero-emission vehicle transition. Achieving zeroemission fleets in the 2030s is contingent on mandates pre-dating UK Government commitments, further incentives and infrastructure provision. Recognising the need for behavioural as well as technological interventions , Paper 4 shows how operational data (telematics) can be used to inform anti-idling interventions. Airport recovery presents an opportunity to establish pro-environmental behaviours. Paper 5 builds on low carbon concrete research for use on-airport, with a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of novel concretes against conventional mixes. Alkali-activated concretes present a viable ‘low carbon’alternative in certain applications, but show greate","cbCaingMJhOnKChL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaingMJhOnKChL","pdf",3968759,277,"English","# Abstract\n## Paper 1: Credible transition assessment\n## Paper 2: COVID-19 impacts\n## Paper 3: Airside zero-emission vehicle transition\n## Paper 4: Anti-idling interventions using telematics\n## Paper 5: Low carbon concrete and comparative LCA","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the thesis address about net zero in airports?\",\"answer\":\"Airports are setting net zero greenhouse gas targets, and the thesis examines how they can pursue a credible and effective transition approach.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the studies evaluate credibility and strategy in airport net zero plans?\",\"answer\":\"Paper 1 assesses UK airport plans against a best-practice framework, concluding that existing plans have limited scope and lack detail on offsetting and removals.\"},{\"question\":\"What solution themes are covered beyond strategy, across the five papers?\",\"answer\":\"The thesis covers COVID-19 disruption to plans, the airside zero-emission vehicle transition, anti-idling interventions supported by operational telematics, and comparative life-cycle assessment of novel low carbon concrete.\"}]","Innovation in airport infrastructure and the transition to net zero - Thesis | PDF",1789136647,97]