The international airport in Christchurch, New Zealand, the second in the world “carbon neutral” at the airport and the southern hemisphere, she received the first “, the green paper.” The first such certificate has been LVF on a Swedish airport in Stockholm. The certificate indicates that the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is minimal. Although the emission of pollutants from gas aircraft is not included in the calculation. After a careful and Detailed measures to control agriculture Care Research, the Christchurch International Airport has been awarded the “zero” carbon certificate.

“We are at the gates of the most precious of all that is on the South Island, which is why achieving this objective is reasonable for us” - said the managing director of the airport, Rene Bakx.

“New Zealand and our tourism industry must move forward to justify obtaining the certificate. Our policy - is 100% to stay green and clean, and that we should follow. “- Indicates Prime Minister Helen Clark.

To capture carbon zero certificate of authority from the airport, the level of the measurement of carbon dioxide emissions, to formulate a plan for the reduction and performance monitoring, until they comply with the zero mark. To ensure the certification of the airport, the measure of annual carbon dioxide emissions and the report. Thus, the company has reduced the level of pollutant emissions and a broad implementation of waste management programs. They alter diesel heating used and the old road patch for the repair of runways, airport runways.

The Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor hopes that the new statute is more foreign visitors in the country, after all the environmental impact is relevant. In the years 2006-2007 the international airport in Christchurch was 5.5 million customers.

This airport could be a good example for airports from the list of problematic airports worldwide. The flight delays, baggage problems, and many other factors were used to compile this list. Of course, nobody pays attention to ecology.