Airport Carbon Accreditation

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 is proud to have participated in the #AirportsInnovate 2024 event, hosted by Aeroporti di Roma and co-organised by ACI EUROPE, Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, and ACI World - Airports Council International. Innovation lies at the core of Airport Carbon Accreditation. Continuously evolving to reflect the latest climate science, the programme remains attuned to airports’ growing climate ambitions, guiding them on their journey to decarbonisation 💡✈️ A special thank you to Spyros Morisaios and Panagiotis Rafail Karaevangelou of Environmental Minds for their invaluable support!

Four airports operated by Kenya Airports Authority achieve Level 3 Optimisation in Airport Carbon Accreditation 💚 ✈️ Eldoret, Kisumu, Moi, and Jomo Kenyatta International Airports are committed to reducing their carbon footprints through initiatives such as energy-efficient LED lighting, solar-powered systems, green terminal buildings, and stakeholder collaboration to address Scope 3 emissions. Having already achieved significant reductions in carbon emissions, Kenya Airports Authority continues to take bold steps toward its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fJBrlL

Certification Time for Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi (dhmi)! 🌍✈️ Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE, visited DHMI Headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, to present their well-earned certificate, recognising DHMI’s commitment to carbon management and sustainable airport operations. With an impressive 43 airports accredited under Airport Carbon Accreditation, DHMI proudly leads the way as the airport operator with the most accredited airports worldwide - an incredible milestone in advancing the aviation industry’s journey toward decarbonisation. Enes Çakmak, Chairman of the Board and General Manager of DHMI, accepted the certificate on behalf of the organisation. Joining the celebration was Selahattin Bilgen, Chief Executive Officer of iGA Istanbul Airport, who contributed to discussions about the sustainable future of Turkish airports. Congratulations to the whole DHMI team for this great achievement 👏

During the COP29 Azerbaijan side event in Baku, co-organised by ACI EUROPE and Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE, presented the progress and key milestones of the programme's remarkable journey. A special moment of the event was the certification ceremony, where Samir Rzayev, President of AZAL - Azerbaijan Airlines, received the Level 2 Reduction certificate on behalf of Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The event concluded with a compelling fireside chat featuring global air transport leaders, who explored the current status and future pathways for aviation decarbonisation. Find out more about this event 👇

Airport Carbon Accreditation was once again present at the Conference of Parties, the landmark annual climate conference for global leaders!   COP29 Azerbaijan was an occasion for the global airport industry to celebrate two major milestones, as part of the Airport Climate Action Showcase side-event co-organised by ACI EUROPE and Heydar Aliyev International Airport 🌎 🛫 We were delighted to celebrate Heydar Aliyev International Airport joining the programme directly at Level 2 Reduction with a special certification ceremony, recognising their dedication to carbon management.   Find out more in the post below ⤵

At the Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean - ACI LAC Annual Assembly & Exhibition 2024 in Mexico, Zurich Airport Brasil was honoured with the Green Airport Recognition for two groundbreaking projects: 💡 400 Hertz Energy Supply – Providing renewable energy for aircraft on the ground at Florianópolis and Vitória airports. ♻️ Waste Diversion Pathway – Promoting responsible waste management across all four airports: Florianópolis, Macaé, Natal, and Vitória. Congratulations 👏

Congratulations to Salt Lake City International Airport for winning the Environmental Achievement Award from Airports Council International - North America 🌍✈️ An impressive 96% of SLC’s ground support equipment is now fully electric, marking a major milestone in their journey toward decarbonisation. By transitioning to electric-powered vehicles and equipment, the airport is significantly reducing emissions, enhancing air quality, and setting a strong example for airports in the region 👏

At the ACI EUROPE & International Civil Aviation Organization EUR/NAT Green Airports Seminar in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Airport Carbon Accreditation was highlighted as experts and stakeholders gathered to explore the role of airports in advancing aviation’s climate journey 🌏 🛫 The seminar focuses on practical and scalable solutions for environmental challenges faced by airports in the region. Key topics include advancements in carbon management technology, the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels, best practices in sustainable airport operations and infrastructure, and access to green finance.    Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI EUROPE, presented the latest developments in Airport Carbon Accreditation, highlighting the critical role of airports in aviation's decarbonisation efforts. He stated, “Airports play a crucial role in advancing this ambitious goal. Within Airport Carbon Accreditation, the global carbon management standard, airports need to establish robust stakeholder engagement plans and this has really been a gamechanger for across‑the‑board climate action at airports. We eagerly await airports in Central Asia to join these efforts — and become part of the solution, actively driving aviation decarbonisation. But this also requires a truly supporting enabling policy and regulatory framework at national level”. Find out more about the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme ➡ https://lnkd.in/grZvufd

Upgrade Alert! Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has advanced to Level 2 Reduction in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme! 🌍✈️ Through effective carbon management practices, the airport has set clear targets and achieved measurable reductions in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Congratulations to the whole team on this impressive milestone! 👏 Find out more ➡ https://lnkd.in/exF8JjG6 Airports Council International - North America