Sustainable management of airports: a managerial review

Amit Khanna and Sanjeev Swami

Journal of Advances in Management Research, 2025, vol. 23, issue 1, 148-162

Abstract: PurposeThis paper aims to provide an overview of the air transport sector with a focus on the sustainable management of airports. It explains the challenges and approach to managing an airport in a sustainable manner. The paper brings out the need for and importance of sustainable management of an airport.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses qualitative research methodology by reviewing theories, concepts and past studies related to airports and their sustainable management. The paper brings out the importance of the airports and the complexity involved in managing their operations. The approach to manage an airport sustainably is also explained in the article. Some examples of best practices in sustainable airport management are also given.FindingsThe airports are one of the largest and most complex systems in the world. Airports are major contributors to carbon emissions, primarily due to their large-scale infrastructure and around-the-clock operations. Although many airports are exceeding regulatory standards to enhance sustainability, there is still limited emphasis on addressing social factors. Significant progress has been made in reducing carbon footprints, but greater attention must be given to social sustainability. In the future, sustainability efforts are expected to expand to prioritize human well-being, aligning with the evolving sustainability framework.Originality/valueThe paper adds to the literature on airport sustainability by reviewing key concepts and approaches in sustainable airport management, while also highlighting various sustainable practices implemented by airports.

Keywords: Sustainability; Sustainable airport; Sustainable development; Sustainable management; Social sustainability; Environmental sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/JAMR-03-2024-0122

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