The way LFV is working to reduce the number of people exposed to aircraft noise is that LFV, to the greatest possible degree, guides the planes to flight paths that are away from populated areas. Green approaches, which are performed at Stockholm-Arlanda and other airports, also reduce noise as the planes “glide fly” during a large portion of the approach.

For several years, Swedavia has worked continuously to limit its noise impact, which remains a key issue for neighbours as well as the aviation sector. Most of the work to reduce aviation noise is carried out at Swedavia’s larger airports, since that is where the issue is most relevant. The objective is to work so that the noise load around our airports is experienced as being acceptable relative to the social benefits of aviation. We carry out noise calculations and measurements on a regular basis to ensure that we are within the limits of the airports’ environmental permits. Swedavia’s work to reduce its noise impact includes, among other things, insulating residences in the vicinity against noise, giving priority to airlines that use aircraft that make less noise and promoting “green” flights.

In common with a handful of other EU countries, Swedish society is very informed on environmental practises and consequently expects exemplary environmental management from all sectors of industry and services. Aside from its wide and impressively varied range of environmental activities at its airports, the LFV group is obliged to report to the Swedish government on progress in several areas including: the reduction of carbon emissions from its activities, actions to reduce noise impact and reduction of the negative effects of rain water and regular reports on the proportion of passengers using public transport to get to their airports. LFV Group’s Climate Neutral status means that all greenhouse gas emissions generated in a selected range of business activities – a total of 45,000 tonnes – are offset by investments in emission reduction projects. LFV has a clear focus on reducing carbon dioxide emissions, investing in projects including the use of biofuel to replace oil, the purchase of green electricity, and the use of clean vehicles such as biogas-powered buses.