Analyzing Social Sustainability Initiatives in the Airport Industry

This discussion response examines social sustainability initiatives within the airport industry, focusing on case studies of Munich Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The analysis reviews sustainability reports, corporate social responsibility press releases, and social media presence to understand how these airports address environmental and social concerns. The response highlights Munich Airport's efforts in creating a sustainable workplace, promoting equality, and reducing carbon emissions, as well as Seattle-Tacoma's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The analysis considers how corporate social responsibility impacts these airports in a global market environment, including strategies for environmental justice, health, and community engagement. The response also references the airports' missions and visions to promote economic development while minimizing environmental footprints, emphasizing their commitment to sustainability and stakeholder involvement.

Running head: DISCUSSION RESPONSE 1
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DISCUSSION RESPONSE 2
Response 1
In relation to sustainability matters, Tacoma International Airport has established a Seattle area
to enhance sustainability come 2035 through the sustainable airport mater plan (SAMP) (Port of
Seattle, 2019). The objectives of the SAMP plan is to meet a passenger demand of approximately
56 million by 2027, meet the cargo demand, adhere to the FAA airfield standards and improve its
operation efficiency. The corporate social responsibility of Tacoma International Airport is
providing the community it works in to take part in studies related to environmental concerns to
ensure environmental justice, and environmental health. The Port of Seattle has various platform
through which it circulates its information like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For instance,
the airline majorly use Facebook in suggesting the type of travel for its customers. The mission
of Port Seattle is to stimulate economic development through creating jobs. The vision of the
port Seattle is to create more job opportunities to at least 300,000 jobs in the region and
minimize environmental footprint (Port of Seattle, 2018). The social responsibility of Seattle is
to invest in programs that will help to reduce carbon emission to protect the natural resources in
attempt to tame climate change and global warming.
References
Port of Seattle, (2019) Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Retrieved
from; https://www.portseattle.org/plans/sustainable-airport-master-plan-samp
Port of Seattle, (2018) Sustainability Planning and Management Strategy, Seattle – Tacoma
International Airport, Retrieved from https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/2018-
05/TM-No-09-Sustainability-Plan-and-Management.pdf

DISCUSSION RESPONSE 3
Response 2
The Munich Airport in regard to environmental sustainability the airline is leading the way for
other German and international airports by creating a sustainable workplace environment and
safeguarding the natural environment. These initiatives including promoting equality and culture
diversity to generate equal opportunities for job placements and promotion. The vision of
Munich Airport is to reduce its carbon emission by approximately 10% and offset the remaining
40% through supporting regional climate related projects (Climate Protection, 2019). The
corporate responsibility played by Munich airport is to ensure carbon neutrality by supporting
occupational health and safety courses in attempt to provide the surrounding communities an
affordable living program and enjoyable work environment. Munich airport mission is to ensure
that it becomes an organization that support environmental sustainability, which is supported by
its green gate. These initiatives are not only significant to German as a country but it is an eye
opener to international airline organizations to protect the environment. The organizations has
partnered with Lufthana, which circulate informative exhibition regarding measures that should
be taken by airports to reduce noise pollution, carbon emission in the aviation industry as its
social media platform (Munich Airport, 2019).
References
Munich Airport. (2019). Climate Protection. Retrieved from
https://www.munich-airport.com/climate-protection-264236#

DISCUSSION RESPONSE 4
Munich Airport. (2019). New Green Gate Exhibition at Munich Airport. Retrieved from
https://www.munich-airport.com/new-green-gate-exhibition-at-munich-airport-5512576