Airport Carbon Accreditation

In our latest interview with Roel Hellemons, CEO at Airport, we explore the airport’s remarkable journey to achieving Level 5, the highest level of Airport Carbon Accreditation 🌍 ✈

Read the full interview and discover how Eindhoven Airport has implemented key initiatives to reduce Scope 3 emissions, collaborated with airlines and partners for collective action, and engaged with the local community in its decarbonisation efforts ⤵

https://www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org/interview/interview-with-roel-hellemons/

Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo, operated by Aeropuertos Uruguay, remains committed to carbon management 🌎✈

With AI-powered energy savings, renewable energy sources, energy-efficient designs, and alternative fuels for its vehicle fleet, the airport is taking big steps toward decarbonisation.

Congratulations and keep up the great efforts!👏👏

Two Indian airports join the group of 16 leading airports worldwide to reach net zero for emissions under their control 💜 ✈

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru and Delhi Airport have reached Level 5, the highest level in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. These airports are among the first in Asia to achieve this advanced level of carbon management maturity! 🌏

Find out more details 👉 https://www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org/kempegowda-and-delhi-international-airports-achieve-level-5-the-topmost-level-in-airport-carbon-accreditation/

Having already achieved Level 5, the highest level in Airport Carbon Accreditation, Christchurch Airport continues to lead the way in decarbonisation and invest in sustainable initiatives 🌏 🛫

In a recent interview with International Airport Review, Claire Waghorn, Sustainable Transition Leader at Christchurch International Airport, discusses the airport’s ongoing efforts in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and biodiversity 💡 🔋

These projects reflect Christchurch Airport's commitment to maintaining a net zero balance on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while actively addressing Scope 3 emissions through strengthened third-party engagement and a focused approach to reducing their carbon footprint.

Check out the full interview for an inside look at the next steps, risks, and developments in carbon management at Christchurch International Airport ⤵

In the hotseat: Claire Waghorn, Christchurch International Airport Claire Waghorn, Sustainable Transition Leader at Christchurch International Airport Limited discusses sustainability and silver bullets.

🚨 Big news 🚨

Miami International Airport joined Airport Carbon Accreditation at Level 1 Mapping🌍✈️

As the busiest US airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, Miami International Airport is dedicated to carbon management. Over the next 20 years, significant investments will focus on installing zero-emissions equipment and net-zero backup power generators. Additionally, the airport is set to renovate its entire terminal roof with solar power panels by 2030 ☀️🔋

Congratulations to the entire team for this incredible achievement 👏

Find out more 👇

MIA earns global accreditation for reducing carbon emissions Airports Council International (ACI) announced last week that Miami International Airport has earned the agency’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), which recognizes MIA’s verified dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions within its operational control and its commitment to expanding its...

With over 3,700 new solar panels on its terminal roof, Adelaide Airport will boost its solar capacity to 3.5MWp, enough to power 1,000 homes. This 2.3MWp PV system, in partnership with Iberdrola Australia, will generate 3.282MWh annually 🔋 🌞

Adelaide Airport’s Managing Director, Brenton Cox, said 'This solar system will significantly increase Adelaide Airport’s cost-effective renewable energy generation. The project will result in Adelaide Airport exceeding our target to self-generate 15% of our airport precinct electricity needs from onsite renewable energy.'

The project is expected to be completed by 2025 🌏

📷 by Adelaide Airport

Exciting News! 📢

Darwin International Airport in Australia, operated by Airport Development Group, has joined Airport Carbon Accreditation directly at Level 3 Optimisation! 🌎✈

Darwin International Airport demonstrates its commitment to reducing emissions through significant investments, including large roof-mounted and ground-mounted solar farms, terminal and apron LED lighting upgrades, and the integration of hybrid and electric vehicles into its fleet💡 🔋

Stefano Baronci, Director General of Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East said, “Congratulations to Darwin International Airport. This shows the airport’s commitment to contribute towards our industry’s collective vision of achieving net zero emissions. We hope that other airports will follow suit and join us in reducing our carbon footprint.”

Kudos to the entire team for their commitment to reducing emissions and supporting the industry’s vision of decarbonisation! 👏👏

In a cutting-edge collaboration with Siemens, Hamad International Airport has optimised its district cooling infrastructure to conserve energy and support its sustainability strategy. This innovative project, completed in November 2023, aligns perfectly with the airport’s decarbonisation goals, aiming for a 30% reduction in carbon efficiency by 2030 🌎 ✈

Read the full story by Airport Technology & Airport Industry Review and find out more 👉 https://www.airport-technology.com/news/hamad-international-airport-siemens-cooling-system/

We are thrilled to announce that Port Hedland International Airport in Australia, has joined Airport Carbon Accreditation at Level 2 Reduction! 🌏✈️

The airport has made significant efforts in reducing both Scope 1 and 2 emissions through strategic initiatives, many of which were implemented as part of its new terminal. These initiatives include energy-efficient lighting, double-glazed windows, a building management system, and the integration of hybrid vehicles into its fleet.

Hats off to the whole Port Hedland International Airport team 👏👏

Port Hedland International Airport's Strategic Initiatives: Advancing Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emission Reductions.

The ongoing efforts of PHIA to reduce its carbon footprint have been acknowledged under a global initiative, the Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.

Explore the Complete Media Release here➡ https://www.porthedlandairport.com.au/latest-news/carbon-reduction-at-phia-setting-the-standard-for-sustainable-aviation-at-regional-airports

🌍✈️ Congratulations to Aéroport Toulon Hyères, winner of the Eco-Innovation Award at the 2024 ACI EUROPE "Best Airport Award"🏆

Operated by VINCI Airports, Toulon Hyères International Airport has impressively reduced its direct emissions by 92.5% from 2018 to 2022 through various initiatives. These include improving energy efficiency, replacing standard lightbulbs with LEDs, installing heat pumps, switching to electric runway vehicles, and sourcing certified renewable energy.

Toulon Hyères International Airport is also among the first airports globally to achieve Level 5, the pinnacle of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme 💜

The President of VINCI Airports, Nicolas Notebaert, proudly received the award during the Gala Dinner of the 34th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly, held in Istanbul.

Kudos to the entire Toulon Hyères International Airport team for their outstanding commitment to carbon management 👏👏

Hello from Istanbul and İGA İstanbul Airport! We're thrilled to be at the 34th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly 2024 & Exhibition, where sustainability and decarbonisation take centre stage! 🌍✈️

Swing by our Airport Carbon Accreditation booth to discover how we’re empowering the global airport community to manage and reduce their carbon footprint while aligning with global climate targets.

And yes, there’s a sweet treat waiting for all our visitors! 🍬

Check out our exclusive interview with Nicolas Notebaert, President of VINCI Airports, where he shares insights on their incredible journey in carbon management and decarbonisation 🌍✈️

Discover how Toulon Hyères, Beja, Madeira, and Ponta Delgada airports have achieved Level 5 in Airport Carbon Accreditation, and learn about the innovative strategies VINCI Airports is implementing to further reduce carbon emissions.

Read more to find out their future plans and how they are leading the charge in sustainable aviation 👉 https://www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org/interview/interview-with-nicolas-notebaert/

Big News! 📢

We are thrilled to announce that Airport Carbon Accreditation has been honoured with the Best Sustainability Initiative Award by the Association of Association Executives (AAE) ✈️ 🌎

This award celebrates new and successful sustainability initiatives and this year, Level 5—the topmost level of Airport Carbon Accreditation—is at the top 🏆

Level 5 sets high standards for airports to significantly reduce their absolute carbon emissions, in collaboration with their entire ecosystem. So far, 14 pioneering airports globally have achieved this level 💜

Receiving the trophy at the Awards Ceremony during the Association World Congress in Graz, Austria, Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI EUROPE, mentioned that “Rolling out Level 5 only confirmed the determination and readiness of the airport industry to deliver on its ambitious climate commitments and contribute to the decarbonisation of aviation – fully aligning with the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement.”

This award is a testament to the fact that the climate action of the global airport community remains pivotal in supporting aviation’s decarbonisation.

Read our Preess Release 👉 https://bit.ly/3VAZz24

Airport Carbon Accreditation will be present at the 34th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly 2024!

The most important annual gathering of European airport leaders is coming to Istanbul on 2-4 July 2024, hosted by İGA İstanbul Airport ✈

Don't miss the chance to visit our stand at the exhibition and discover how we are empowering the global airport community to manage and reduce their carbon footprint and align with global climate targets 🌎

And that's not all - prepare for a delightful treat awaiting all our visitors! 🍬

Register today and secure your spot 👉 https://shorturl.at/9XeXc

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎

At Airport Carbon Accreditation, we celebrate the tremendous efforts of more than 570 airports worldwide to reduce their carbon footprint and improve environmental performance.

From huge investments in renewable energy production to actively engaging their whole ecosystems in climate efforts, airports are leading the charge towards a more sustainable future for aviation. They are not only reducing their environmental impact but also helping partners to reduce their emissions, while setting new standards for others to follow - notably 14 airports in the world are now operating Net Zero facilities holding Level 5 accreditation 💡

Discover more about airport climate action by visiting our website ➡https://www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org/

History Made!🥇

Aéroport International FHB d'Abidjan in Ivory Coast, has successfully upgraded to Level 4+ Transition within the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, becoming the first airport in Africa to reach this advanced level of carbon management 🌍✈️

The airport has implemented several innovative measures to reduce its carbon footprint, including regulating lighting and air conditioning systems in the international terminal, renovating apron lighting, and upgrading key facilities and infrastructure like the runway and passenger terminal.

Ali Tounsi, Secretary General of ACI Africa, celebrated this achievement as "a very proud moment for ACI Africa and the African airport industry in general. AERIA has always been a role model for African airports in fostering sustainable development and accelerating decarbonisation."

Congratulations to Aéroport International FHB d'Abidjan for setting a new standard in decarbonising aviation in Africa 👏👏

Réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre : L’Aéroport International F.H.B. d’Abidjan devient leader en Afrique et atteint le niveau 4+ de l’Accréditation Carbone des Aéroports.

L'Aéroport International Félix Houphouët-Boigny (F.H.B.) d'Abidjan, franchit encore une étape importante en devenant le premier aéroport d'Afrique à atteindre le niveau ACA 4+ (Transition) du programme Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA).

Il s’agit du deuxième niveau le plus élevé du programme international de certification en matière de gestion globale des émissions de carbone pour les aéroports.

Pour atteindre le niveau ACA 4+, l'aéroport a pris un engagement de réduction absolue de ses émissions qui couvre toutes les émissions de scope 1 et 2, en formulant un objectif à long terme en phase avec la trajectoire définie par le Groupe d’Experts Intergouvernemental sur l’Évolution du Climat (GIEC).
Cela signifie que l'aéroport réduit ses émissions et celles de ses partenaires et prestataires conformément aux objectifs de l'Accord de Paris et qu'il compense ses émissions résiduelles des scopes 1 et 2 à l'aide de mécanismes reconnus au niveau international.

La certification est évaluée et vérifiée de manière indépendante par un organisme tiers.

Le programme Airport Carbon Accreditation approuvé par le Conseil International des Aéroports (ACI), a permis à AERIA d’éviter 16 150 tonnes d’émission de CO₂ depuis son adhésion au programme ACA en 2014.
A ce jour, AERIA à compenser plus de 29 000 tonnes de CO₂ à travers des mécanismes reconnus au niveau international.

La Direction générale AERIA tient à féliciter chaleureusement tous les acteurs dont l’implication a été déterminante dans l’obtention du certificat.

pour en savoir plus sur cette certification 👇🏾 :

https://www.abidjan-aeroport.com/reduction-emissions-de-gaz-a-effet-de-serre-laeroport-international-f-h-b-dabidjan-devient-leader-afrique-atteint-niveau-4-de-laccreditation-carbone-de/

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For the first time, an airport in Northern Ireland offers EV charging points, thanks to Belfast City Airport ⚡ 🚗

In collaboration with Weev, twelve charging bays, including a Rapid Charger, are now available in the Short Stay Car Park. Passengers can charge their vehicles while travelling, and those collecting passengers can gain up to 100 miles of charge in less than 30 minutes.

So next time you're at Belfast City Airport, don't forget to Charge and Fly! ✈️

Once step closer to decarbonisation for Hamilton Airport NZ, having achieved Level 4 Transformation 🌏🛫

HLZ's carbon management strategy is aligned with the global 2050 Net Zero carbon climate targets. The airport has launched several initiatives to achieve this goal, including the installation of a $1.5 million solar energy farm ☀️🔋

Congratulations 👏

Discover more details 👉 https://bit.ly/3IfLtMn

Construction for a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop areas of Changi Airport has begun 🌞🔋

In collaboration with Keppel Ltd., Changi Airport is installing a solar PV system with a combined generation capacity of 43 MWp. This system will reduce its carbon emissions by approximately 20,000 tonnes each year, about 10% of its consumption in 2019 🌍✈️

Discover more details about this project 👇

Singapore: Changi Airport Starts Construction on Rooftop Solar System Keppel Ltd. and Changi Airport Group have commenced construction on a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Changi Airport.

Fantastic news as - Berlin Brandenburg Airport has joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation family, making an impressive entry at Level 3 Optimisation! 🌍 ✈️

Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI EUROPE, shared his enthusiasm: “With their sights on becoming a Net Zero airport by 2045, BER is taking tangible steps to reduce their own emissions, while at the same time engaging their business partners, including airlines, in their carbon management journey.”

We're excited to work hand in hand with Berlin Brandenburg Airport as we navigate towards a more sustainable future in aviation.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, BER! 🎉

Find out more details 👉 https://bit.ly/49eFVgE

Exciting news today as ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East and ACI EUROPE have inked a groundbreaking MoU 🖋📜

Endorsed by Airport Carbon Accreditation, this initiative will facilitate airports in developing and implementing their own sustainable roadmaps. We are determined to support airports in the Asia - Pacific and Middle East region on their journey towards Net-Zero emissions, paving the way for a more sustainable aviation industry 🍃 ✈

With robust carbon management Nanaimo Airport YCD has met all the necessary requirements to upgrade to Level 2 Reduction in Airport Carbon Accreditation! 🧡 🌍

From meticulous waste recycling to partnering with eco-conscious suppliers, Nanaimo Airport remains committed to its target to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030 ♻ 🔋

Discover more details 👉 https://bit.ly/47KALHL

Los 13 aeropuertos de OMA ✈️obtienen la Acreditación del Programa Airport Carbon Accreditation en Nivel 2, demostrando procedimientos efectivos en la gestión y reducción de emisiones de carbono. 🏅🌱Da clic aquí para leer el comunicado de prensa: https://cutt.ly/JwKgRbWo

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Gatwick is the first international airport to open a dedicated electric vehicle charging station - Electric Forecourt®, in association with GRIDSERVE 🚗 🔋

Committed to sustainability, London Gatwick takes another significant step towards its goal of net zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030, investing in innovative infrastructure.

https://www.mediacentre.gatwickairport.com/news/london-gatwick-becomes-first-international-airport-to-open-dedicated-electric-vehicle-charging-station-electric-forecourt-r-c7ab-40f32.html

Welcome 2024! 🌟

We wish everyone a Happy New Year, filled with inspiration and cooperation, as we keep working tirelessly towards a more sustainable future for airports across the world 💙🌍

Great news from New Zealand as Palmerston North Airport has met all the requirements to upgrade to Level 4 Transformation in Airport Carbon Accreditation 💙 🛫

With sustainability at the core of its operations, Palmerston North Airport is committed to fostering sustainability, supporting the community, and ensuring a more environmentally responsible future for aviation.

Discover more ➡ https://bit.ly/3vaUT8h

We could not be prouder to announce our attainment of the prestigious ACA Level 4 accreditation! This achievement places us amongst an elite group, with only 23 airports globally in the ACA 4 category.

To achieve Level 4, airports are required to align their carbon management ambitions with the global climate goals and transform their operations with absolute emissions reductions in mind, while also strengthening their stakeholder engagement.

Read more about our journey to carbon neutrality and our Level 4 accreditation here - https://pnairport.co.nz/palmerston-north-airport-achieves-airport-carbon-accrediation-level-4-transformation/

Live from COP28 UAE, we're proud to launch Level 5, the new topmost level Airport Carbon Accreditation 🌏🛫

The new accreditation level is a huge milestone for airport climate action globally, recognising airports for reaching and maintaining a net zero carbon balance for emissions under their control (Scope 1 and 2), and committing to reach net zero for Scope 3 by 2050.

Discover the 10 pioneer airports that have gone ahead and achieved this new Level and more details in our Press Release ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RtQW7x