Canberra Airport joins Airport Carbon Accreditation directly at Level 4

June 3, 2025

Canberra Airport in Australia has joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme directly at Level 4, placing it among the 30 highest accredited airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region. This achievement confirms the airport’s alignment with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target and reflects its efforts to collaborate with third parties to reduce carbon emissions across the wider airport ecosystem.

With a clear commitment to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, Canberra Airport continues to invest in decarbonisation through energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The airport has a long-standing reputation for green leadership – as a founding member of the Green Building Council of Australia, it delivered the country’s first 5-Star Green Star-rated building at Brindabella Business Park back in 2004. Recent initiatives include the adoption of 100% renewable electricity, LED runway lighting upgrades, and the installation of airside electric vehicle chargers.

Stephen Byron, CEO of Canberra Airport said: “Throughout our 27 years managing Canberra Airport, we’ve actively supported the decarbonisation of both the airport community and the wider aviation sector. Given Australia’s reliance on air travel to stay connected globally, collaboration across the industry is essential to achieving meaningful emissions reductions.”

Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East, commented: “ We congratulate Canberra Airport for its significant strides in reducing carbon emissions, setting a benchmark for airports across the region. By positioning itself as one of the leaders in efficient carbon management, Canberra Airport demonstrates a strong commitment to building a more sustainable future. Canberra Airport’s approach aligns with our industry’s collective vision of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.”

Discover more about the sustainability policy at Canberra Airport here.