Santiago International Airport in Chile, the country’s busiest airport, has achieved Level 3 of Airport Carbon Accreditation. Having joined the programme in 2017, the airport now actively engages third parties in the management of its carbon footprint. As part of its objective to reach net zero emissions by 2050, Santiago International Airport has delivered measurable […]
Month: December 2025
Malta International Airport reaches Level 3+
Malta International Airport has upgraded to Level 3+ of Airport Carbon Accreditation, achieving carbon neutrality for emissions under its direct control. The airport joined the programme in 2016 and has set the objective of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. The airport has reduced its carbon emissions by 32% compared to its 2015 reference year, […]
Salvador Bahia, Adelaide, Parafield, and Mumbai airports reach net zero for emissions under their control in the timespan of COP30
In an important moment for Airport Carbon Accreditation, four airports have recently reached Level 5, the programme’s highest level, bringing the total number of pioneer airports globally at this level to 30. Salvador Bahia Airport in Brazil, together with Adelaide and Parafield airports in Australia, achieved Level 5 during COP30 in Brazil, reaching net zero […]
Six airports in Thailand strengthen carbon management by rejoining Airport Carbon Accreditation
Six major airports in Thailand operated by Airports of Thailand (AOT) have rejoined Airport Carbon Accreditation. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang International Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport, Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport and Hat Yai International Airport have achieved Level 3, while Phuket International Airport has reached Level 2. All six are working […]
North American airports recognised for their progress in Airport Carbon Accreditation
During the 2025 ACI North America & ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in Toronto on 27 October, a ceremony was held to recognise airports across the United States and Canada for their achievements within Airport Carbon Accreditation and to highlight the steady progress of carbon management efforts across the region. ACI North […]
Environmental Minds showcases Airport Carbon Accreditation at ACI Africa Annual General Assembly & Regional Conference
Environmental Minds – the Administrator of Airport Carbon Accreditation – took part in the 34th ACI Africa Annual General Assembly & Regional Conference, held in Lusaka, Zambia from 13 to 19 September 2025. The event brought together airport leaders from across the region to discuss the future of sustainable aviation, with a strong focus on […]
Brazilian media spotlight decarbonisation efforts across ACI Latin America and the Caribbean
Brazilian media are drawing attention to the significant progress airports in Latin America and the Caribbean are making in reducing their carbon footprint. Recent coverage by Correio, a leading outlet in Bahia, highlighted how airports in the region are not only keeping pace with global decarbonisation efforts but are emerging as leaders in implementing practical, […]
AGS Airports upgrade to Level 4+
Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, operated by AGS Airports, have all upgraded to Level 4+ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. This recognition confirms that the group’s carbon management and reduction strategies are now fully aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. The upgrade reflects AGS Airports’ clear commitment to achieving net zero for […]
Tallinn Airport achieves carbon neutrality
Tallinn Airport has been accredited at Level 3+ of Airport Carbon Accreditation, confirming that has achieved carbon neutrality for emissions under its direct control. The airport has reduced its operational emissions by 96% in comparison with 2024, with the small remaining share of emissions compensated through approved carbon avoidance projects. The airport’s progress reflects several […]
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport becomes the 30th pioneer worldwide to achieve Level 5
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in India has achieved Level 5, the highest level of Airport Carbon Accreditation. This confirms that the airport has reached net zero for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and is now committed to achieving net zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The achievement marks also a milestone […]