Factors affecting environmental practice adoption at small European airports: An investigation

Abstract

Highlights Examines the adoption of environmental practices (EPs) by small European airports handling under 5 m passengers a year. TOE framework is used as the basis for an online survey of over 400 airports. Airports are classified into 3 groups according to their level of EP engagement. Relative size of small airports as well as other variables affects the extent of EP adoption. Scope for greater EP adoption exists and recommendations for policy and practice are offered.

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