Sustainable for the Future
Terminal 3 in Sight

Despite the fact that Frankfurt Airport’s energy requirements have been steadily rising, Fraport AG has succeeded in slashing CO2 emissions at FRA by 50% compared to 1990 (the base year defined by the international climate protection agreement) – by implementing a wide variety of projects. The ultimate goal is for carbon emissions to drop to zero throughout the Group by 2045. The new terminal is also being appropriately designed and equipped in line with this target. For example, the waste heat that people and systems give off throughout the building is harnessed for heating. If oil, for example, were used instead, nearly four million liters of it would be needed each year. This translates into a saving of roughly 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

The features that contribute to sustainable operation of the terminal include highly thermally insulated building envelopes, appropriate sun protection, optimized use of daylight, efficient heat recovery, and consistent use of LED luminaires. A displacement ventilation system ensures a supply of fresh air everywhere from check-in to the gates.

Terminal 3 uses a comprehensive dual-line system for sustainable reuse of water. It includes a rooftop rainwater catchment facility along with a treatment system. Water harvested from the roof is channeled into a retention basin and then treated to obtain enough service water to safely meet many of the new terminal’s water requirements for more than three days: for everything from flushing toilets to watering plants.