CPK Airport to meet high standards of sustainable construction
Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), a new transport hub currently under development, has announced a tender for advisory and certification process management services to ensure its airport facilities and infrastructure meet international sustainability standards. By doing so, the company continues to implement best practices that are now a global standard, conducting its projects in line with the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) criteria.
The aim of the announced tender is to obtain BREEAM International New Construction certification for the terminal, railway and bus stations, as well as 18 supporting infrastructure facilities. Additionally, the BREEAM Infrastructure certification will be sought for the airport’s infrastructure.
BREEAM is currently one of the world’s leading certification systems used in the construction industry, setting global standards for environmentally friendly and user-friendly buildings. Our intention is for the entire investment process of building CPK Airport to be carried out with the support of independent sustainability consultants and to obtain certifications awarded by the BREEAM certifying body
All CPK facilities and infrastructure will meet high standards of sustainable construction, incorporating solutions that reduce energy and water consumption, as well as measures to lower the carbon footprint. This will significantly contribute to reducing operational costs.
The airport’s certification will support activities in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) area and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which focus on ensuring a high quality of life for communities while protecting the environment and combating climate change.
BREEAM certification was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1990. Today, it is globally recognised, with certified buildings in nearly 80 countries. Achieving certification requires meeting strictly defined criteria, with buildings assessed in 10 categories, including investment project management and construction processes, energy-efficient materials, user comfort, energy consumption, building location, waste management, water and wastewater management, care for the surrounding environment, pollution reduction methods, and innovation.
The tender has been announced as an open procedure, and bids may be submitted until 5 May this year.
CPK: A game-changer for Poland’s transport system
In 2024, CPK made historic progress in planning a modern, integrated transport system. With a state-of-the-art airport, high-speed rail, and road networks developing simultaneously this ambitious investment is set to transform Poland’s connectivity, drive economic growth, and position the country as a major European transport hub.
Scheduled to open in 2032 CPK will serve as Poland’s new central airport. The project also includes a high-speed rail network. Strategically located at the heart of Central and Eastern Europe CPK will be a major global transfer hub. Optimised flight routes, shorter transfers, and multimodal integration will ensure smooth connections between Polish cities, European capitals, and the rest of the world—making travel faster and more convenient than ever before.
