Climate Change Data

Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:40%

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Circularity
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Operational Costs
  • Revenue Generation
  • Economic Development
  • Resilience
  • Community Involvement
  • DEI
  • Safety Assurance
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Experience & Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Decarbonizing the power supply by purchasing 40% of power needs from hydro, solar, and wind power sources
  • Installing a solar array on the parking garage
  • Installing energy-efficient lighting and mechanical upgrades
  • Providing electric vehicle charging stations
  • Replacing fossil fuel-burning buses with electric buses
  • Increasing waste diversion and reducing landfill waste; currently recycles cardboard, construction and debris waste, plastics, metals, yard waste, food scraps, and electronics
  • Implementing a Green Concessions Tenant Directive to phase out single-use plastics and opt for compostable packaging
  • Collecting used cooking oil to be made into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
  • Collecting oyster shells and reusing them to grow baby oysters to aid in Chesapeake Bay restoration
  • Designing and maintaining stormwater treatment features, street sweeping, and stream restoration
  • Finalizing a Forest Conservation Easement encompassing over 122 acres, including 84 acres of Wetlands of Special State Concern
  • Implementing water-efficient fixtures in public restrooms providing a 20% water savings

Social Achievements

  • Meaningful involvement with community groups through meetings and events
  • Hosting business networking events, honoring military service members, and providing advertising space for regional non-profits
  • Showcasing the works of local artists in galleries
  • Offering opportunities for young people to learn about aviation and engage in STEM events
  • Annual participation in the Maryland Charity Campaign
  • Holiday donation of toys, clothing, and gift cards to families in need
  • Hosting opportunities to learn about aviation’s past and future through the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum and biennial Fleet Week Open House
  • Managing the Community Enhancement Grant Program
  • Commitment to transparent and fair community engagement during project planning
  • Implementing the Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/DBE) Program
  • Hosting SynergyBWI, a business networking event for small and minority businesses
  • Offering DEI training to new employees and managers
  • Providing amenities to improve accessibility for those experiencing disabilities and language barriers

Governance Achievements

  • Expansion of the existing EMS to require a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship
  • Creation of a Sustainability Steering Committee (SSC) to oversee the development of the Sustainability Plan and formal program
  • Signing of a Sustainability and Environmental Mission Statement
  • Creation of a Sustainability Implementation Team (SIT) to assist the SSC in implementation

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Publish Decarbonization Roadmap by end of 2025
  • Begin installing EV charging infrastructure for MAA fleet by end of 2025
  • Pursue Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) by the end of FY 2026
  • Expand solar generation at MAA
  • Finalize Solid Waste Reduction and Management Plan by 2030
  • Implement Green Concessions Tenant Directive by end of 2025
  • Expand composting program
  • Meet Maryland Department of the Environment’s Chesapeake Bay Restoration goal by 2030
  • Establish a baseline for water use
  • Increase opportunities to connect the public to the Chesapeake Bay
  • Create and implement Forest Stewardship Plan
  • Targeted expansion of BWI Marshall Common Use Terminal Equipment
  • Reduce billing costs by switching to electronic billing
  • Increase Non-Aeronautical Revenue to at least 55% of total revenues by 2029
  • Annually increase MTN’s regional market share of total operations
  • Annually increase BWI Marshall’s market share of passengers
  • Increase alternative funding by continuing to apply for grants
  • Increase air service to unserved domestic markets
  • Increase air service to unserved international markets
  • Implement Project Labor Agreements on contracts > $20 million
  • Maintain a < 5% vacancy rate
  • Update PEGS as required for climate resilience
  • Analyze microgrid feasibility
  • Update Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Successfully launch asset management platform
  • Continue to offer inspiring opportunities related to aviation, STEM, and art
  • Continue to showcase Maryland artists
  • Continue to partner with various external stakeholder groups
  • Expand the number of minority business owners pursuing business opportunities
  • Increase participation at SynergyBWI
  • Ensure at least 80% of managers have completed the DEI modules in the Management Training Program within 2 years
  • Develop Cyber Security Master Plan by 2025
  • Develop and implement a formal FAA Safety Management System by April 2027
  • Deploy beverage disposal stations at all TSA checkpoints by the end of 2025
  • Update Airport Technology Master Plan by end of 2025
  • Maintain GBAC STAR Accredited Facility Rating
  • Implement the Sunflower Program
  • Continue to offer employee health and wellness programs
  • Promote/expand Customer Service Award Program
  • Ensure at least 80% of MAA employees complete two formal professional development experiences within a 2-year timeframe
  • Pursue paperless parking system
  • Install new passenger information kiosks at BWI Marshall by 2026

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts including sea level rise, water temperature increases, heavy rains, heat waves, drought, and adverse impacts on tourism
  • Need to reduce GHG emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change
  • Meeting Maryland's 60% emissions reduction target by 2031 and net-zero emissions by 2045
  • Reducing scope 3 emissions (mostly outside of MAA’s control)
  • Meeting Maryland state law's 30% recycling mandate and voluntary 40% diversion goal
  • Managing operational costs while maintaining safety and service quality
  • Increasing airport revenue to offset expenditures
  • Maintaining airport resilience against physical and technological threats
  • Ensuring safety and security at airports
  • Promoting employee health and well-being
  • Enhancing passenger satisfaction
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a Decarbonization Roadmap to eliminate scope 1 and 2 emissions and reduce scope 3 emissions
  • Implementing various energy efficiency initiatives, staff management practices, asset management programs, revenue enhancement opportunities, and customer service analyses
  • Increasing non-aeronautical revenue, implementing dynamic parking pricing, and transitioning MAA-owned parcels to commercial use
  • Expanding air service and improving the customer experience
  • Establishing Emergency Management Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans
  • Launching an asset management platform
  • Investing in new fuel supply storage
  • Updating electricity substations to eliminate single points of failure
  • Implementing a formal Safety Management System
  • Developing a Cyber Security Master Plan
  • Implementing an Employee Health & Wellness Program
  • Improving airport amenities and customer service

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/DBE) Program
  • Project Labor Agreements for contracts greater than $20 million

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Snow
  • Extreme heat
  • Power outages
Opportunities
  • Expansion of renewable energy sources
  • Development of energy-efficient technologies