Airport Equipment Reuse (Decommissioning and Upcycling)
This OLGA innovation marks a significant leap in airport equipment management, combining sustainability, economic efficiency, and community engagement. It is a platform for the resale of second-hand equipment which focuses on creating a sustainable and economically beneficial approach for managing airside and landside equipment. Its progress and impact highlight the potential for setting new standards in equipment reuse and upcycling across the global airport industry. By aligning with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and economic goals, the innovation seeks to boost productivity for airlines and airports while fostering sustainability and creating job opportunities.
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Objectives
This innovation is designed to enhance the lifecycle management of airside and landside equipment by focusing on decommissioning and upcycling.
The primary objectives of this innovation project are:
Enhance Lifecycle Management: Improve the management of airside and landside equipment through effective decommissioning and upcycling practices.
Create a Marketplace for Reuse: Develop the first global marketplace for second-hand airport equipment, offering certified and functioning items both through an online catalog and on-demand requests.
Benchmark and Develop Models: Benchmark equipment reuse practices against other industries, develop a robust financial model, and design an efficient process to optimize equipment reuse.
Promote Sustainability and Economic Value: Generate economic value by leveraging unexploited assets, support sustainability initiatives, and create job opportunities.
Progress
A key advancement in the project is the launch of the AirportMarket Second-Hand Equipment program.
This platform unites the airport community with a new business model focused on second-hand equipment, bridging the gap between supply and demand for airside and landside equipment.
Key developments include:
Marketplace Development: The platform will enhance its capabilities with online payment options, an integrated supply chain, and sales and operations planning (S&OP) features in the coming year.
Quality Assurance: Equipment listed on the marketplace undergoes thorough reconditioning by the original manufacturer and receives certification from APAVE, ensuring high standards of functionality and integrity.
Expansion and Recognition: The program is expanding its vendor network to include high-traffic passenger airports globally and has garnered several awards for its circular and sustainable approach, including recognitions in France (2022) and Saudi Arabia (2023).
Key figures
Marketplace Integration: As of June 2024, the AirportMarket has successfully integrated 180 airports into its platform.
Circular Economy Impact: This initiative represents Groupe ADP's lighthouse circular economy project, achieving a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for both vendors and buyers. In 2023 alone, it contributed to the reduction of thousands of tons of CO2.
