Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has fully electrified its engineering department.

This is a step towards achieving its net-zero target by 2030.

The engineering team at LBA, responsible for maintenance and repairs of critical airport systems, recently added seven new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet.

This brings the total number of EVs at the airport to 12.

This change from diesel to electric helps reduce emissions, supporting the airport’s sustainability goals.

Joselyn Rankin, head of corporate affairs and sustainability at the airport, said: “Emissions we own and control are known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

“This includes all of the carbon emissions for which we are directly responsible and in full control of.

“For example, our own energy use, heating and cooling, and company vehicles.

“At LBA, we want to ensure we are doing everything we can to reach net zero by 2030 across Scope 1 and 2 as we promised in 2018.”

Alongside this, LBA has started a trial using 2,000 litres of hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) for some of its heavier vehicles, including passenger transfer buses.

This biofuel replaces diesel, reducing carbon output by up to 90 per cent.

The airport states that this contributes to enhanced air quality.