Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022, 2023 or 2023-07 to 2024-06)
Reporting Period: 2021-2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Decarbonisation
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Management
- Water Conservation
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 20% emissions reduction against the 2012 baseline by 2019.
- Achieved Level 3+ ‘Neutrality’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program in 2018 by offsetting residual CO2 emissions.
- Achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ status in ACA program in 2022.
- Won ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition awards in 2017 (Silver) and 2022 (Gold) for energy-saving initiatives.
- Reduced water consumption by 5.9%
Social Achievements
- Engaged with major airport stakeholders to promote energy-conserving practices.
- Implemented ground power units to reduce emissions from aircraft auxiliary power units.
Governance Achievements
- Developed a carbon management plan and energy-saving action plan.
- Established a roadmap to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net-zero carbon status by 2050.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce 59% of 2012 baseline emissions by 2035.
Short-term Goals:
- Implement 18 additional energy-saving projects by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Unavailability of certified grid decarbonisation to utilize green energy sources.
- Manpower shortages across the aviation industry.
Mitigation Strategies
- Discussions with relevant authorities in Jordan to garner support for grid decarbonisation.
- Implementing additional energy-saving projects (18 projects between 2020 and 2025, with expected 15% energy savings).
- Construction of a 4.8MW solar farm (expected to begin in 2023).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)
Awards & Recognition
- ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition awards (Silver in 2017, Gold in 2022)
Reporting Period: 2023 or 2023-07 to 2024-06
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Environmental Stewardship
- Customer Experience
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Level 4 ‘Transformation’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation
- Reduced carbon emissions by 27% compared to 2019 baseline
- Opened a new $5 million transitional waste facility to enhance waste collection and recycling, saving eight tonnes of waste from landfill each month
- Successful trial to separate organic waste in food courts, saving eight tonnes of waste from landfill each month
Social Achievements
- Opened Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel
- Mānawa Bay outlet shopping destination on track to open
- Improved international arrivals processing times by more than 20% between December and January compared to October and November 2023
- New Park & Ride South facility due to open, creating easier travel connections
Governance Achievements
- Successful growth in international routes
- Improved customer journey, particularly in the international arrivals area
- Collaboration with government agencies, airlines and airline ground handlers to drive improvements
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2030 for own operations
Medium-term Goals:
- Complete airfield expansion with seven new remote stands for international aircraft by late 2025
- Achieve net zero for own operations by 2030 (90% reduction in direct emissions)
Short-term Goals:
- Open Park & Ride South facility before the end of the 2024 financial year
- Transition bus service from fossil-fuel to electric next summer
- Open Mānawa Bay outlet shopping centre in September 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Some customers experienced unacceptable delays in processing
- Economic headwinds facing the local aviation industry
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaboration with government agencies, airlines and airline ground handlers to drive improvements in processing times
- Infrastructure upgrade to improve customer experience and resilience
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Local sourcing of materials for construction projects
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Opportunities
- Renewable energy initiatives
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation
Awards & Recognition
- Level 4 ‘Transformation’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation