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LCI-TIAC sustainable airport development seminar
The ECCT’s Low Carbon Initiative (LCI) co-hosted a seminar with the Taoyuan International Airport Corporation (TIAC, 桃園國際機場公司) at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TTIA) on the topic “Green Gateways: Airport Sustainable Development”. Read the full event report.
The seminar was arranged to address the pressing need for sustainability in aviation, with a particular focus on the role of hydrogen in decarbonizing the industry and increasing the sustainability and operational efficiency within airport facilities. The event commenced with opening remarks by Alan Fan (Hsiao-Lun), President and CEO of TIAC, and ECCT Chairman Giuseppe Izzo. This was followed by presentations by Anne Lo, Deputy Director of TIAC’s Corporate Development Department; Shawn Jang, General Manager of RCI Engineering; Olivier Letessier, President of Air Liquide Far Eastern and Kung Po-Chen, General Manager of Signify Taiwan.
In her presentation, Anne Lo gave an overview and update of developments at TTIA, including measures taken and plans to decarbonise airport operations.
Shawn Jang spoke about making airports more sustainable by implementing sustainable building practices.
Olivier Letessier spoke about the role of hydrogen in aviation.
Kung Po-Chen introduced his company’s energy-saving lighting products, systems and services.