Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Scope 1 Emissions:11516 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:20236 tCO2e/year (market-based)

Scope 3 Emissions:2,062,493 tCO2e/year

Total Energy Consumption:49 million kWh/year (terminals)

Water Consumption:110,014,511 gallons/year (terminals)

Waste Generated:4,951 tons/year

Achieved Level 3 in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Program
Increased off-site renewable energy usage from Rocky Mountain Power
Increased access to public transit
Reduced aircraft taxi and idling times by implementing a more efficient layout (expected reduction of 4,800 metric tons of GHGs annually)
Supported airlines in their transition to electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) (expected reduction 8,000 metric tons of GHGs annually)
Diverted over 95% of construction waste from landfills in The New SLC project
Installed low-flow water fixtures in The New SLC buildings (expected to conserve water by 40%)
Recycled deicing fluid (glycol and water) used on-site
Implemented glass recycling program with Bradford Airport Logistics

Upgraded employee training and engagement software
Recognized with four Airport Experience Awards
Two Airport employees were recognized as “2023 City Employees of the Year”
Implemented Manager Fundamentals Courses for supervisors
Implemented JJ Keller’s online Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) program, resulting in significant time and financial savings
Trained employees on the Blue Lighting Initiative (BLI) to identify potential human trafficking cases
Hosted airport tours for various local groups
Had 13,778 volunteer hours from Ambassadors and Pilot Pups programs
Resolved ten of thirteen FAA-identified ADA compliance issues

S&P upgraded long-term bond rating from “A” to “A+”, and Kroll increased rating from “AA-” to “AA”
Expanded continuity of operations plan (COOP) and moved it to an online portal
Integrated SkySpark Analytics utility management software to enhance electricity efficiency and reduce energy costs
Transitioned to new technology for annual pavement inspections

Medium-term Goals:

Procure 100% renewable energy by 2040
Transition to entirely electric or other zero-emissions vehicles by 2040
Achieve an 80% reduction in GHG emissions per passenger by 2040 compared to 2009 levels

Leveraging programs offered by the Utah Cyber Center (EDR software, cybersecurity training, phishing testing, penetration testing, tabletop exercises)
Implementing an Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection Software (IPS/IDS)
Developing and monitoring capital budget and associated projects
Installing low-flow water fixtures and using drought-tolerant landscaping
Using HydroPoint WeatherTrak technology to monitor leaks and water usage
Addressing FAA-identified ADA compliance issues through a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

Climate Change Data