Source: ACI-LAC

  • Over 500 airports are now actively engaged in addressing their impact on the climate globally
  • 71 of them are accredited in Latin America and the Caribbean

Airport Council Internationa Latin America and the Caribbean joins the global celebration of a major sustainability milestone for the airport industry. More than 500 airports across the world are now certified under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program – the independent framework guiding airports on the pathway to more sustainable operations. The ACI-LAC boasts 71 airports actively engaged in climate action under the auspices of this global carbon standard for airports.

“I am incredibly proud to announce that the Airport Carbon Accreditation program has reached a momentous milestone of 500 airports worldwide being accredited. This achievement represents a significant step forward in our collective efforts to address climate change and create a sustainable future for aviation. I would like to particularly congratulate the airports in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region for their outstanding commitment, with 71 airports achieving accreditation. Your dedication and leadership in embracing sustainable practices serve as a great example for the global aviation community. Together, we are shaping a greener and more resilient future for our industry.” said Dr. Rafael Echevarne – Director General of ACI-LAC

The latest achievements in this region include:

  • Airports with recent upgrades to higher levels:–  Grand Case-L’Espérance Airport  (SFG) – Upgrade to Level 3 “Optimization”

–  Aeropuerto Internacional de Minatitlán (MTT) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

–  Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

– Cancun International Airport (CUN)  – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

– Cozumel International Airport (CZM) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

– Mérida International Airport (MID) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

– Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

– Tapachula International Airport (TAP) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

– Veracruz International Airport (VER) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

– Villahermosa International Airport (VSA) – Upgrade to Level 2 “Reduction”

  • New entries to the ACA program:

– Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) – Level 1 “Mapping”

  • Leading the way in sustainable practices, airports at the highest levels of accreditation in the LAC region include:

– Cibao International Airport (STI) – Level 3+ “Neutrality”

– Galapagos Ecological Airport (GPS) – Level 3+ “Neutrality”

– Mariscal Sucre International (UIO) – Level 3+ “Neutrality”

Niclas Svenningsen, Manager for Programmes Coordination at the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Chane (UNFCCC) said: “The collective impact of 500 airports around the world working towards a common goal of carbon reduction is a force to be reckoned with. Accelerating decarbonization has now become more urgent than ever, against the backdrop of alarming scientific reports flowing from the IPCC and real shifts in the planet’s climate witnessed by us all. We need to decarbonize as fast as possible or face the daunting externalities of an unchecked rise in emissions. It is heartening to witness the sheer number of airports from five continents all involved in Airport Carbon Accreditation. We need more initiatives of this standing and reach to guide us through this challenging time of transformation.”