Sponsored Feature: Istanbul Airport
“Istanbul Airport is taking the lead in how every airport must reposition itself not only in the eyes of local communities and the workforce but also within the industry” Firat Emsen, CTO, Istanbul Airport
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Nevertheless, as mentioned, sustainability includes so much more than cutting CO2 through new technologies. At Istanbul Airport, transparency in dealings with the public and inclusion policies are also a vital part of the sustainability strategy. The airport is eager to create value for its local communities, for example. Aside from making them aware of the airport’s plans, it has a deliberate policy in place to emphasize job opportunities for local applicants. This is being extended into attracting future generations through generous training schemes and by furthering the reach into the nearby rural areas. This ensures that economic benefits are also optimized by making local communities part of sustainable development. airlines.iata.org
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Meanwhile, diversity and inclusion continue to be promoted. Clearly, for aviation to continue to grow and to reflect the passengers it serves, it must welcome a diverse workforce and especially attract female workers. The skills and insights these underrepresented sections of the workforce offer must not be ignored. “Istanbul Airport is taking the lead in how every airport must reposition itself not only in the eyes of local communities and the workforce but also within the industry,” says Emsen. “Airports are critical to sustainable success because if things aren’t right on the
ground, aircraft can never take to the skies. “Social and environmental responsibility is a lifelong commitment,” he concludes. “Sustainability plans are always in development. However, certainly you should never limit them to just carbon emission reduction nor should you forget that maximizing economic opportunities is an essential component. Istanbul Airport is leading the way in achieving these aims.” For more informationon Istanbul Airport, visit https://bit.ly/3zOW2QH 2021 – 04 Airlines
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