Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Viability
• Operational Efficiency
• Natural Resource Conservation
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions to 32% below 1990 emission levels by FY 2013
• Reduced electricity consumption by 2.3% compared to FY 2008 while passenger traffic increased by 15%
• Increased solid waste recycling rate from 51% in 2002 to 80% by mid-2014
• Reduced total Airport water use by 16 percent since FY 2006
• Water use per passenger reached a new low of 9.2 gallons per passenger in FY 2013 (down from 14.7 gallons in 2006)
• Planted over 2,000 trees, resulting in sequestration of approximately 120 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year

Social Achievements

• Launched WAG Brigade program to improve passenger experience
• Implemented a comprehensive employee wellness program including fitness challenges, yoga classes, and workshops
• Established a tenant recognition program to improve customer service
• Increased the number of interns by 107% in the past decade
• Raised over $159,000 in charitable contributions in 2013

Governance Achievements

• Developed Sustainable Planning, Design, and Construction guidelines (received an “Airports Going Green” Award)
• Published “Delivering Exceptional Projects, Our Guiding Principles” document
• Implemented a local hiring requirement with a 35% goal for San Francisco and San Mateo county residents
• Achieved over 40% of contract dollars awarded to Local Business Enterprises (LBEs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) for the past three years

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing GHG emissions from Airport-controlled operations
• Improving air quality
• Managing noise impacts from aircraft operations
• Conserving water resources
• Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented GHG emission reduction program
• Implemented air quality enhancement program (including incentives for fuel-efficient vehicles and use of clean fuels)
• Implemented noise insulation program
• Implemented water conservation program (including use of recycled water)
• Conducted ongoing customer satisfaction surveys and implemented customer service training programs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Food Guidelines for vendors
• Incentive program for fuel-efficient rental cars
• Local hiring requirement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ACI-NA EONS guidelines

Certifications: LEED Gold Certification (Terminal 2, Airport Business Center, West Field Cargo, Boarding Area E in Terminal 3)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Numerous awards listed in the report (see pages 52-53)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Waste Management
• Energy Efficiency
• Water Conservation
• Social Equity
• Community Engagement
• Economic Mobility
• Workforce Development
• Safety
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 33% from 1990 levels by 2016 (exceeding City's 25% reduction goal by 2017)
• Reduced energy consumption by 10,938 megawatt hours per year
• Generated 1.7MW megawatt hours of renewable energy per year
• Reduced water consumption by 103 million gallons since 2013
• Source separated nearly 60% of total waste generated for recycling
• Planting more than 2,000 trees, eliminating 120 tons of CO2 per year
• Improving 558 acres of wetlands throughout the Bay Area

Social Achievements

• Improved worker retention rate by implementing a formal policy to ensure Airport staff in safety and security roles were paid a competitive minimum wage and received benefits
• Supported numerous community initiatives
• Inspired employees to engage in volunteer efforts
• First airport to improve its worker retention rate by implementing a formal policy to ensure Airport staff in safety and security roles were paid a competitive minimum wage and received a variety of other benefits, including health care, paid time off, and sick leave.

Governance Achievements

• Established two units: the Sustainability & Environmental Policy Unit and Social Responsibility and Community Sustainability (SRCS) Unit in 2014
• Achieved Level 3 (Optimization) certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program in March 2016
• Launched its first Environmental Management System
• Completed climate action plans and greenhouse gas emissions inventories complying with Global Reporting Initiative standards

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Aging infrastructure
• Limited accounting of assets
• Climate change impacts (flood protection, sea level rise)
• Wildlife hazards
• Waste management
• Transportation emissions
• Equity and inclusion in economic opportunities

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing a $7.4 billion capital plan to improve facilities and meet sustainability standards
• Developing a zero waste plan
• Investing in renewable energy sources
• Implementing water recycling and conservation projects
• Creating a policy and project management framework to promote energy conservation
• Developing programs and incentives to promote low-emission vehicle use
• Implementing education, outreach, and recruitment strategies to promote diversity and inclusion
• Developing a safety management system

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable purchasing policies
• Partnerships with vendors to reduce waste in packaging
• Eliminating the use of single-use products

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flood protection
• Sea level rise

Opportunities

• Renewable energy generation
• Energy efficiency improvements

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Airport Carbon Accreditation

Certifications: LEED

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

SFO's initiatives contribute to these goals through its focus on renewable energy, waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and economic opportunity

Awards & Recognition

• Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3 (Optimization)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a 41% reduction in GHG emissions below 1990 baseline emissions while achieving an 89% increase in passengers.
• Achieved Optimization accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.
• Activated the world's first Zero Net Energy Certified Airport Facility.
• Designed and built three new all-electric buildings.
• Converted all light-duty Airport Fleet vehicles and the Airport bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
• Improved 558 acres of wetlands throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Social Achievements

• Launched SFO Unites Against Hunger, a program that enables concessionaires to donate surplus food to local charities.
• Implemented several programs to reduce single-use plastics.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant decrease in aviation and non-aviation revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Substantial financial challenges for airlines serving the Airport, including substantial financial losses and announcements warning of layoffs or reductions in workforce.
• Significant decline in passenger traffic beginning in March 2020 compared to corresponding months in the prior Fiscal Year.
• Substantial decline in revenue landed weight as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Risks associated with global climate change, including sea level rise, extreme temperatures, and extreme weather events.

Mitigation Strategies

• Received approximately $254.8 million in CARES Act funds.
• Increased to $523.6 million the maximum amount of accumulated PFCs that the Airport Director may designate as Revenues in Fiscal Year 2019-20.
• Consolidated operations at the two International Terminal boarding areas into one, temporarily closing 12 gates to reduce operating costs.
• Implemented a phased reopening of concessions as passenger levels increase.
• Took measures to promote social distancing in public areas.
• Implemented a number of measures to reduce operating expenses, including suspending all non-critical hiring and employee travel.
• Developed a COVID-19 Recovery to Resilience Framework 2020-2023.
• Reprioritizing capital projects to determine which projects will move forward and which projects will be suspended.
• Updated shoreline protection system to address sea level rise.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Requiring use of sustainable building materials.
• Requiring design-build contractors to divert as much debris from landfill as possible.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Sea level rise
• Flooding
• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Federal and state regulations pertaining to GHG emissions.

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services.
• Expansion of sustainable aviation fuels.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Airport Council International (ACI) North America's EONS framework, Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: LEED Gold (multiple buildings), Net Zero Energy (Airfield Operations Facility), Airport Carbon Accreditation (Optimization)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Airport's initiatives contribute to these goals through its focus on renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and GHG emission reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• All-electric buildings
• Zero-emission vehicles
• Sustainable aviation fuels

Awards & Recognition

• LEED Gold (multiple buildings)
• Net Zero Energy (Airfield Operations Facility)
• Airport Carbon Accreditation (Optimization)
• Fitwel 2-star (Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Center)
• ENR California's Best Project Award (Second Long-Term Parking Garage)