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Royal Schiphol Group is constantly working on making its airports and the aviation sector more sustainable.

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Schiphol takes part in electric cargo plane test

4 June

2 June

Electric TaxiBot starts operating at Schiphol

Since May 2026, together with easyJet, Airbus and Menzies, we have been deploying the world’s first electric TaxiBot. To continue efforts toward cleaner and more sustainable taxiing.

22 May

Hidden nature at Schiphol: from orchids to weasels

Did you know that all kinds of special plants and animals live at Schiphol? Biodiversity is important for Schiphol. We want to support nature at and around the airport because a healthy ecosystem contributes to a better living environment.

16 April

Gaining insight into aircraft waste with an innovative new waste scanner

Together with Renewi and Transavia, we are launching a pilot with an innovative automated waste scanner that provides detailed insight into the composition of aircraft waste.

10 April

Reusable cup trial in Lounge 4 a success

In February, we ran a month-long reusable cup trial in Lounge 4 at Schiphol. During the trial, travellers at STACH, Urban Food Market and Urban Beans were served their hot drinks in reusable cups. They paid a €1 deposit for each cup.

26 August 2025

Improved separation of aircraft waste

New method of separation increases reuse and recycling opportunities for aircraft waste.

18 March 2025

Glimpse into the future

At Schiphol in 30 years’ time, an interconnected fleet of autonomous emission-free vehicles will be driving around the apron, in the terminal and in the baggage basement.