Genève Aéroport works constantly to improve its environmental footprint and has taken many measures to reduce noise pollution, minimize the emission into the air of greenhouse gases and pollutants, limit the consumption of natural resources and preserve biodiversity.

For further information, go to Sustainable development or consult the Sustainability report.

Genève Aéroport is taking various measures to reduce the level of noise at the source and where people are exposed. As part of its soundproofing programme, it spontaneously contacts the owners concerned as the work progresses, so as to explain what it can do. The local authorities are also informed.

• More information: Noise abatement

In certain emergency situations, in order to guarantee the safety of the aircraft, the passengers and the crew, aircraft are (very rarely) obliged to dump the fuel they are carrying. They do this subject to very strict conditions aimed at ensuring air safety and preventing land and water pollution.

• For more information: Office fédéral de l'aviation civile OFAC in French or German only.

This is the task of the unit to prevent animal risks (PPA). PPA agents know exactly what the risks are and watch the birds' movements on the tarmac. If necessary, they take action to scare them off, using the most appropriate means for the species and the place (taped bird calls, flares, laser, etc.).