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Catalytic Impacts
The study also addressed the catalytic impacts of while at the same time programmes for upgrading
the airport’s operation drawing data from studies the quality of services offered in order to enrich the
of AIA, the Bank of Greece, the Hellenic Statistical travelling experience are continuously implemented
Authority, as well as from a related study conducted (data of 2012).
by McKinsey & Company.
• Protection of the environment: AIA has in place
Catalytic impacts complement the results of the In- an integrated environmental management system
put-Output model, placing particular emphasis on covering issues of noise, air quality, climate change,
freight transport issues, as well as on issues related water, waste, natural environment and wildlife control.
to the safety and quality of air transport services, the It is important to note that in June 2013 Athens
protection of the environment and the corporate social airport received the Eco-Innovation award of the Air-
responsibility of the airport. More specifically, the cata- ports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) for its
lytic impacts from the operation of AIA are the following: environmental performance.
• Freight traffic: The total air cargo traffic at AIA • Promotion of corporate citizenship in the Me-
amounted to 76,423 tonnes (almost 88% of the total sogheia area: AIA is widely recognised as a major
international freight traffic market, data of 2012). infrastructure project by the residents of the Me-
sogheia region. It is also considered to significantly
• Safety and quality of air-transport services: AIA contribute to the overall economic growth of the
demonstrates satisfactory punctuality (e.g. continuous local communities by spurring the creation of new
improvement of the average queuing time at check- companies and by generating additional jobs, while
in, passport control and speed of baggage delivery) it is also recognised for its important cultural and
and safety indicators (reduction of safety incidents), humanitarian initiatives.
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Catalytic Impacts
The study also addressed the catalytic impacts of while at the same time programmes for upgrading
the airport’s operation drawing data from studies the quality of services offered in order to enrich the
of AIA, the Bank of Greece, the Hellenic Statistical travelling experience are continuously implemented
Authority, as well as from a related study conducted (data of 2012).
by McKinsey & Company.
• Protection of the environment: AIA has in place
Catalytic impacts complement the results of the In- an integrated environmental management system
put-Output model, placing particular emphasis on covering issues of noise, air quality, climate change,
freight transport issues, as well as on issues related water, waste, natural environment and wildlife control.
to the safety and quality of air transport services, the It is important to note that in June 2013 Athens
protection of the environment and the corporate social airport received the Eco-Innovation award of the Air-
responsibility of the airport. More specifically, the cata- ports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) for its
lytic impacts from the operation of AIA are the following: environmental performance.
• Freight traffic: The total air cargo traffic at AIA • Promotion of corporate citizenship in the Me-
amounted to 76,423 tonnes (almost 88% of the total sogheia area: AIA is widely recognised as a major
international freight traffic market, data of 2012). infrastructure project by the residents of the Me-
sogheia region. It is also considered to significantly
• Safety and quality of air-transport services: AIA contribute to the overall economic growth of the
demonstrates satisfactory punctuality (e.g. continuous local communities by spurring the creation of new
improvement of the average queuing time at check- companies and by generating additional jobs, while
in, passport control and speed of baggage delivery) it is also recognised for its important cultural and
and safety indicators (reduction of safety incidents), humanitarian initiatives.
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