BAS buys environment-friendly equipment worth BD1 million

Continuing the role of Bahrain Airport Services Company (BAS) in the expansion of Bahrain International Airport, and in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy, the BAS has embarked on a gradual transition to the Green Gate in support of the environment.

The gateway is to adopt a multi-pronged approach to reducing its impact on the environment, seeking to make progress in terms including reduced emissions and cleaner air, the use of solar energy, no fuel spills and the use of clean electric power – all combining to form “a more hygienic environment”.

As with all industries worldwide, any opportunities to reduce emissions and protect the environment must be taken up in the best interests of our global state. In a statement issued to media, Salman Al Mahmeed, CEO said: “BAS ground support equipment is one area in which significant strides are being made which we would like to reduce our fleet diesel and petrol-powered towing by 75 per cent by the opening of the new terminal in 2019, and beyond over the next five years to see the replacement of all Bahrain Airport Services ’s diesel-fuelled towing tugs, that will require an investment of BD one million.”