Representing the interests of airports and airport operators across the world, Airports Council International (ACI World) fosters collective action within the industry. With nearly 712 members, and operations spanning 1,925 airports in 171 countries, ACI World contributes to the safety, security and sustainability of global aviation.

In this episode, we talk to ACI World’s Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira who explains how, as significant emitters of greenhouse gases, airports play a pivotal role in aviation’s journey to net zero. 

On average, airports account for roughly 5% of aviation’s carbon footprint. Airports have varying carbon footprints due to their geographical, cultural and economic intricacies. This, as Luis Felipe puts it, makes each airport a mystery that needs to be understood and unlocked in its specific context. 

We'll learn about how ACI World is nudging airports to be more sustainable through their six-level carbon accreditation programme; the promise and pitfalls of hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel; the solar energy and green building ecosystem; and the need for the industry to communicate its achievements and challenges as one cohesive unit.

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Links & More:

The Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme

List of Accredited Airports

Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool (ACERT)

Swedavia Annual Sustainability Report 2021

Shining a Light on Solar Energy

ACI & ATI launch joint report into the integration of hydrogen aircraft into the air transport system

ATI & ACI World launch new SAF paper