Tallinn Airport achieves carbon neutrality

December 11, 2025

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 years of structured and consistent work. Since 2018, Tallinn Airport has expanded its monitoring of carbon emissions, improved data collection and involved partners in shared efforts to reduce environmental impacts. Over this period, emissions per employee have fallen from 38 tonnes to 1,3 tonnes, illustrating the scale of change across the organisation.

Significant investments in renewable energy have played a central role. Solar parks have been installed across Estonian airports, enabling Tallinn Airport to generate 6.2 GWh of renewable electricity in 2024. This covered around half of the group’s total electricity demand and allowed the airport to supply only renewable electricity to its partners. The transition to renewable electricity and district heating has been complemented by the introduction of electric equipment and renewable fuels in airport operations. The airport has also developed its charging infrastructure for employees, partners and passengers, supporting the wider move towards electric mobility in Estonia.

Anneli Turkin, Member of the Management Board at Tallinn Airport, stated that: “Tallinn Airport is now carbon neutral – this is a major step towards a cleaner future for Estonia’s aviation and transport sector as a whole. We will continue reducing our carbon emissions and preparing to achieve net zero.”

Discover more about the sustainability policy of Tallinn Airport here.