Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Total Energy Consumption:17,215,907 kWh (electricity)

Water Consumption:32,357,553 gallons

Waste Generated:703 tons (to landfill); 78 tons recycled

Reduced emissions through the installation of 20 dual-part electric charging stations for airline-owned electric-powered ground support equipment (eGSE). Annual emissions reductions to be reported in future reports.
Improved aircraft de-icer recovery rate (7.4% in 2020)
Participation in the City of Reno’s ReEnergize Reno initiative to improve building energy usage and water efficiency.

Launched "We Move You, Safely" campaign, resulting in a smaller decline in passenger traffic than the industry average.
Successfully conducted the annual RNO Employee Art Show despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Maintained an overall Outside Properties occupancy rate of 98.5%, promoting increased non-airline revenue.
Reinstatement of the Paws 4 Passengers therapy dog program with COVID-19 safety measures.
Utilized RTS to assist in regional COVID-19 response efforts by hosting events for food and healthcare resources.

Implemented workforce management strategies (hiring freeze, wage freeze, furloughs) resulting in more than $2.4 million in personnel cost reduction.
Implemented a new, more efficient Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Completed the RNO Terminal Ticketing Hall Planning Study.

COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted passenger traffic (95% drop initially, 54.9% annual decline).
Need to maintain economic viability and operational efficiency during the pandemic.

Implemented workforce management strategies to reduce personnel costs.
Launched "We Move You, Safely" campaign to promote passenger safety and confidence.
Transitioned non-frontline employees to remote work.
Maximized non-airline revenue generation.
Developed virtual pre-construction bid meetings and walkthroughs.

Frameworks Used: Airport Council International’s EONS approach