King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Centre for Waste Management (MWAN), in the presence of Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley.
The MoU aims to
establish a strategic cooperation framework to support integrated
waste-management planning at the airport, enhancing operational efficiency and
ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, reported SPA.
It also focuses
on aligning efforts between the two sides in early planning, data exchange,
regulatory compliance, and the development of waste reduction programs, as well
as improving sorting and diversion rates across the design, construction, and
operational phases of King Salman International Airport.
The MoU includes
the formation of joint technical working teams, the development of a phased
roadmap, and the exploration of innovation and circular economy opportunities
related to large-scale aviation and infrastructure projects.
King Salman International Airport acting chief executive Marco Mejia stated
that the MoU represents a pivotal step in embedding sustainability at the core
of planning and operations at the airport, expressing his belief that
integrated and responsible waste management is a fundamental pillar in
developing a future-ready global airport.
For his part, MWAN Chief Executive Dr Abdullah Al-Sebaei affirmed that the
partnership reflects the centre's role in supporting major national projects
and advancing the implementation of best practices in waste management and the
circular economy, in line with the Kingdom’s environmental directions.
The MoU comes as
part of King Salman International Airport’s efforts to strengthen
sustainability practices through reliance on renewable energy, pursuing
net-zero emissions, and applying best practices in resource and waste
management, contributing to enhanced environmental performance and reinforcing
its position as a world-class airport in accordance with the highest
environmental standards.
KSIA is a
strategic and transformative national project that reflects the Kingdom’s
ambition to position Riyadh as a global capital and a leading aviation hub.
The airport is located on the existing site of King Khalid International
Airport in Riyadh and will include the King Khalid terminals, in addition to
three new terminals, residential and leisure assets, six runways, and logistics
facilities.
Spanning 57
square kilometres, it is designed to accommodate 100 million passengers
annually and handle more than 2 million tons of cargo per year by 2030.
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