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... . Future drivers for sustainability For the future, global issues such as climate change were identified as the most common drivers for implementation of airport sustainability practices and programs.
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... The following were not identified by any survey respondents as future drivers for airport sustainability practices: State/regional regulations• City/local regulations• International regulations (e.g., EU directives, • International Aviation Authority policies) Economic incentives (e.g., rebates)
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... The three small and non-hub U.S. airport respondents identified other priorities for the future related to economic performance, such as: Economic self-sufficiency of the airport.• Economic growth of the airport and the community.• Capacity enhancement.• Revenue growth.• Non-U.S.
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... and non-U.S. airport respondents who identified these topics as impediments to sustainability practices at their airports.
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