Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection and Management
• Accessibility
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Re-qualified for Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation Program.
• Reay (Kelset) Creek Restoration completed by Transport Canada, restoring salmon habitat.

Social Achievements

• Received Rick Hansen Foundation - Accessibility Certified Gold rating for the entire terminal facility.
• Named best airport in North America (under 2 million passengers) for customer service (ACI Airport Service Quality Award).
• Recognized as the most efficient airport in North America serving fewer than five million passengers (Air Transport Research Society).

Governance Achievements

• No violations of the Code of Conduct reported.
• Board met eleven times for committee, board and COVID-19 discussions; three public meetings held.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic caused a 70.1% decline in passenger traffic (574,874 passengers vs. 1.924 million in 2019), severely impacting revenue.
• Many airport businesses were forced to lay off staff or close due to reduced passenger numbers.

Mitigation Strategies

• Reduced operating expenses by 25%.
• Deferred all non-essential capital expenditures.
• Re-negotiated revenue contracts.
• Secured financing.
• Established new safety protocols (TravelSafe YYJ program).
• Participated in the Federal Government’s Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation Program

Certifications: ACI Airport Health Accreditation, ACI Airport Service Quality Award: Best Hygiene Measures by Region (North America), ACI Airport Service Quality Award: Best Airport by Size and Region (Under 2 Million Passengers per Year in North America), Rick Hansen Foundation – Accessibility Certified Gold

Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP

Awards & Recognition

• ACI Airport Health Accreditation
• ACI Airport Service Quality Award: Best Hygiene Measures by Region (North America)
• ACI Airport Service Quality Award: Best Airport by Size and Region (Under 2 Million Passengers per Year in North America)
• Rick Hansen Foundation – Accessibility Certified Gold
• Air Transport Research Society – Most Efficient Airport with Under 5 Million Passengers in North America