Port of Huntsville
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy & Emissions Reduction
- Waste Reduction
- Water Efficiency
- Supporting Our Community
- Planning for the Future
Social Achievements
- Engaged with local communities through partnerships and philanthropy
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Promote the use of clean energy
- Reduce generation of airport pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions
- Plan for continuity and success at the airport
- Implement best practices for capital planning
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption
- Increase the amount of waste diverted from landfills
- Increase water use efficiency
Environmental Challenges
- Energy consumption
- Waste generation
- Water usage
- Greenhouse gas emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Energy audit and implementation of energy efficiency measures
- Waste audit and development of a waste management strategy including recycling and composting programs
- Development of an irrigation master plan and landscaping master plan to improve water efficiency
- Investigation of renewable energy sources and development of a greenhouse gas emissions inventory
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: FAA’s Sustainability Master Plan Program, Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)
Awards & Recognition
- Huntsville Beautification Board’s City of Huntsville Beautification Award (multiple times, including the Mayor’s Award in 2014)