Race for title of UK's greenest airport is on as Heathrow and Gatwick hail Carbon Trust certification

James Murray
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Airports each announce latest award of Carbon Trust environmental management standards

Heathrow yesterday announced it has become the first airport in the world to simultaneously hold four certifications from the Carbon Trust, highlighting the green credentials of its emissions, water, waste,...

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