The MoU will map out the key steps required to reduce emissions at the Scottish airport and achieve net zero by 2040.

Hydrogen will play a key role in reaching this vision.

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One significant method to decarbonise the airport is to include hydrogen fuels that could be produced at scale from offshore wind farms eliminating carbon emissions associated around the airport.

With this, it could lead to hydrogen utilised in the mobility sector, for transportation solutions, in addition to power generation at the airport ultimately reducing its carbon footprint.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, said, “The aviation industry realises the part it plays in emissions and the need to move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.

“We have made huge advances in technology, and we want to continue to innovate and ensure aviation’s future is one that is decarbonised and contributes positively to our economy and Scotland’s net zero ambitions.

“Although aviation emissions derive in the main from aircraft in flight, we can play our part within our estate and fuel for aircraft at Edinburgh and we are confident this exciting partnership will help us on our way to a sustainable travel future and see Edinburgh Airport helping to develop and support sustainable fuels and their use.”

Duncan Clark, Head of UK Region at Ørsted, said, “This is a key stage on Scotland’s journey to reach net zero by 2045. Whilst we have made huge strides in decarbonising the way we generate electricity; the next stage is to use that renewable electricity to decarbonise industry and transport.

“This will involve renewable energy companies collaborating with forward-looking companies such as Edinburgh Airport. Renewable hydrogen is key to decarbonising heavy transport and air-travel and look forward to working together on this exciting technology.”