Athens International Airport S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:29,508 tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:4,585 tonnes CO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:24,923 tonnes CO2e

Renewable Energy Share:35.4% (after completion of 16 MWp PV park)

Total Energy Consumption:59,339.96 MWh (AIA only)

Water Consumption:397,000 m3 (AIA only)

Waste Generated:19,436.46 tonnes (AIA & Airport community)

Carbon Intensity:1.3 kg CO2/passenger (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

Climate Change
Economic Development
Employee Experience & Engagement
Sustainability Governance
Airport Infrastructure & Facilities
Quality of Service & Passenger Experience
Customer Safety
Human Rights, Values & Ethics
Balanced Business Model

Environmental Achievements

Construction of a 16 MWp Photovoltaic Park completed in early 2023, covering 35% of AIA’s electricity needs and reducing CO2 emissions by more than 11,550 tonnes per year.
Reduced CO2 emissions by 56% vs 2005.
Replacement of all corporate management vehicles with fully electric and hybrid electric models in 2021.

Social Achievements

Achieved mutual consensus with Employees’ Union and entered into a Collective Labor Agreement (CLA 2022-2023).
Conversion of 115 fixed-term contracts into open-ended contracts.
Hiring of 79 new employees and 25 internal career opportunities.
Implementation of a hybrid work scheme for eligible positions.
Community Engagement Plan initiatives valued at €328,700.

Governance Achievements

Qualified for the Global Compact (GC) Advanced Level.
Issued 19th Annual and Sustainability Report (ASR), compliant with GRI Standards.
Independent Sustainability Assurance body reviewed and certified ASR.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:

Completion of second Photovoltaic Park

Short-term Goals:

Net zero carbon emissions by 2025 (ROUTE 2025)

Environmental Challenges

Macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges (war in Ukraine, inflation, energy crisis).
Operational disruptions at European airports during summer (staff shortages).
Climate change and its potential impact on operations and connectivity.
Scope 3 emissions.
Potential risks to brand reputation from ESG-related issues.

Mitigation Strategies

Implementation of a risk management system.
Extension of temporary measures (Restart Incentive) to support airlines.
Investment in infrastructure development projects (apron expansion, Satellite Terminal upgrade, access control system).
Development of a 16 MWp Photovoltaic Park.
Collaboration with airport community to explore SAF usage.
Active participation in trade associations to monitor regulatory developments.
Integrated approach to sustainability governance across departments.
Continuous improvement of internal governance mechanisms.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 30 audits in 2022 (security, maintenance, ground handling, cargo, retail)

Responsible Procurement

Compliance with applicable laws and regulations; ethical conduct; respect for human rights; environmental responsibility; health and safety rules.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management System), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 (IT Service Management System), ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ (Neutrality)

Third-party Assurance: Independent Sustainability Assurance body

Awards & Recognition

ROUTES WORLD 2022 (1st place for Airline Marketing activities)
ACI Europe Best Airport Awards (highly commended for resilience and PV park investment)
ACI Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport of 25 to 40 Million Passengers in Europe
Sustained Performance Award (SPA) by the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) for aviation fuel supply chain