ACI Recognizes 12 Airports for Environmental Leadership
The Airports Council International (ACI) for Asia-Pacific & the Middle East recently unveiled the honorees of its Green Airports Recognition 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes 12 exceptional airports across the regions for their commitment to environmental sustainability.
This year’s focus was on Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions, highlighting airports’ initiatives to maintain biodiversity and implement nature-based strategies. These efforts encompass a wide range of initiatives, from plantation activities that reduce carbon footprints and provide social benefits, to initiatives aimed at preserving marine ecosystems, rejuvenating wetlands, cultivating in-house horticulture, and managing wildlife to ensure safe airport operations through ecological means.
The awards were segmented into three tiers – Platinum, Gold, and Silver – each corresponding to different airport sizes and specific criteria. The awards ceremony took place at the prestigious ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East / ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA 2024) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Honorees for Environmental Excellence
Over 35 million passengers annually:
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Platinum:
Hamad International Airport (Qatar)*
Gold:
Changi Airport (Singapore)*
Silver:
Incheon International Airport (South Korea)15-35 million passengers annually:
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Platinum:
Beijing Capital International Airport (China)*
Gold:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Japan)*
Silver:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (China)8-15 million passengers annually:
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Platinum:
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (China)*
Gold:
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (India)*
Silver:
Muscat International Airport (Oman)Fewer than 8 million passengers annually:
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Platinum:
Kunming Changshui International Airport (China)*
Gold:
Nadi International Airport (Fiji)*
Silver:
Toncontín International Airport (Honduras)ACI’s Commitment to Sustainability
These accolades underscore the airports’ leadership in adopting sustainable practices and their dedication to environmental conservation and ethical business operations. ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) acts as the representative for 133 airport members, managing 624 airports in 47 nations across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. With its headquarters in Hong Kong and a regional office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ACI APAC & MID champions the interests of its members to foster professional expertise in managing and operating airports. The organization’s mission centers on advocating for effective policies and offering services that enhance its members’ capacity to cater to their passengers, employees, and stakeholders.
