Mohamed Charkas, PMP, LEED Green Associate
Mohamed oversees the design, code and construction, commercial development, energy, transportation and asset management, controls and analytics, and planning departments at DFW. His responsibilities include directing all aspects of development at DFW, including masterplanning, engineering, a multibillion-dollars capital improvement program, airport development construction work and commercial real estate development.
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2 - Environment and sustainability - 16:35 - 17:30
Panel discussion: Adopting alternative energy measures – methods and progress
During recent years, the world has experienced the effects of climate change and the relevant need for a new business model. The airport sector is trying to mitigate its environmental impact by experimenting with new development strategies in which decarbonization is no longer a quality aspect but a real key driver for decision-makers. Some airports started with sustainable strategies many years ago, others just a few years ago – but how has it gone? Are these strategies still smart, reliable, strong? What should we expect by 2030 or 2050? What are the relevant lessons learned that we can share?
The audience will learn:
- Examples of alternative energy measures as a reference of airport sector development
- What progress has been made through decarbonization strategies, compared with the expectation, after some years of application?
- What lessons can help other decarbonization strategies be more reliable?
