Environment and Sustainability

Learn how airlines and airports are trying to reduce and minimize their environmental impact, as well as their plans for continued future improvement. Discover how you can evaluate and address the specific environmental challenges facing your organization.

Course Code: TALL-34

Course format

• This classroom course provides 4 days (32 hours) of instruction delivered by lecturers and professors at the University of St. Gallen.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have a basic knowledge of common environmental issues.
• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.
• What you will learn
  Upon completing this course you will be able to:
  •  Identify key factors for a sustainable aviation sector
  • Address specific environmental challenges within your organization
  • Develop evaluation methods for proper environmental assessment and management
  • Update communication messages and tools
• Course content
  The key topics that are covered during this course include:
  •  Aviation emissions, the 4-pillar strategy and CORSIA
  • Noise disturbance and the “Balanced Approach”
  • Local Air Quality
  • Waste and water management
  • Wildlife diversity
  • Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems
• Activities
  • Self-study material
  • Group presentations
  • Online quizzes
  • Final paper
• Who should attend
  This course is recommended for:
  • Airline and airport operators
  • Civil aviation and regulatory authorities
  • Aircraft and engine manufacturers
  • Airport operators
  • Air navigation service providers