Truckee Tahoe Airport District
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4375 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:336 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:157 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3882 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:8534 GJ/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total emissions by 27% compared to 2022 due to a reduction in emissions from fuel sold, attributable to the blended SAF transition.
- Completed transition to 100% blended SAF in July 2023, reducing Scope 3 emissions.
- Launched fleet electrification initiative, purchasing two electric vehicles.
Social Achievements
- Improved stakeholder engagement through direct communication and website updates.
- Implemented full-service fueling, eliminating the need for aircraft to taxi to refueling pumps.
- Maintained and preserved over 2,000 acres of land, supporting biodiversity and conservation.
Governance Achievements
- Partnered with NZero to track Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions (industry target by 2050)
Medium-term Goals:
- Explore transitioning from the industry-adopted target of Net Zero by 2050 to more ambitious, data-informed targets.
Short-term Goals:
- Implement eGPUs in Q1 2024 to reduce Scope 1 & 3 emissions.
- Purchase one Ford F-150 Lightning in January 2024 and another later in the year.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased Scope 1 emissions due to an exceptionally cold winter requiring more fuel for heating and snow removal.
- Potential impact of proposed California legislation (SB 1193) phasing out leaded aviation fuel.
- Potential increase in fuel prices due to updates in California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard Policy.
Mitigation Strategies
- Transitioned to blended SAF to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
- Implemented full-service fueling to reduce emissions from aircraft taxiing.
- Monitoring proposed legislation and adapting operations as needed.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Transition to blended SAF from Neste
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather (cold winter impacting energy consumption)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes (SB 1193, LCFS updates)
- Market shifts (fuel price increases)
Opportunities
- Adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and electric vehicles.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Blended SAF