Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Action
• Material & Resource Management
• Land & Ecosystem Management
• Healthy People & Communities
• Protect Our Water
• Supporting actions to achieve them

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 13.6% compared to 2018 (82,739 tCO2e in 2022)
• Recovered 1.32 million litres of ethylene glycol during the recycling process
• Improved stormwater quality through maintenance programs
• Transitioned from two to four distinct waste streams in all public areas

Social Achievements

• Raised over $63,000 to support #NotInMyCity's anti-human trafficking mission
• Partnered with Elevate Aviation to promote women in aviation
• Hosted YYC's first Indigenous holiday market
• Established an in-terminal Immigrant Arrival Centre
• Provided accessibility training for airport employees

Governance Achievements

• Successfully renewed COR certification with a score of 91%
• Implemented a four-year sustainability strategy
• Conducted a large-scale mock exercise to test emergency response plans

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Higher than expected inflationary pressure and continued supply chain disruptions
• Increased utility costs from Transportation and Distribution fee charges and carbon tax rates
• Project ramp-up delays due to global supply chain issues and staffing constraints
• Landfill ratio of 83% compared to 2026 target of 32%

Mitigation Strategies

• Seeking additional Airport Critical Infrastructure Program funding
• Developing site-wide hazardous materials management standards
• Converting firefighting foam to a non-fluorinated product
• Improving signage, optimizing organics recycling, and providing training to improve waste diversion

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable procurement management; Envision assessment for West Runway Rehabilitation Project

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Airport Carbon Accreditation

Certifications: COR

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 Airport Adaptability Award (Airports Council International - North America)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safety
• Sustainability
• Community Engagement
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% and 26% respectively over 2018.
• Potable water withdrawal 32% below 2018 levels, surpassing the long-term target of a 30% reduction.
• No instances of ethylene glycol exceeding aquatic health guidelines for Nose Creek.
• Removal of all fluorinated firefighting foam and deep cleaning of all firefighting equipment that might contain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Social Achievements

• Expanded partnership with Vecova, donating gently used unclaimed lost and found items.
• YYC Partners Golf Classic raised more than $88,000 for #NotInMyCity to support its work raising awareness and providing training for the prevention of human trafficking.
• Over 40 Crew members volunteered more than 150 hours at The Mustard Seed.
• Supported Elevate Aviation by hosting young students.
• White Hat Volunteer program grew by more than 15 new faces and 70 returning volunteers.
• Pre-Board Pals program has 30 dogs and 2 cats.
• Offered three Indigenous Cultural Competency training sessions for Crew.
• Honoured National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by investing in Orange Shirts.

Governance Achievements

• Renewed COR certification with a score of 96%.
• Successfully conducted a large-scale cybersecurity exercise.
• Received Airports Council International Airport Health Accreditation and ACI Public Health & Safety Readiness Accreditation.
• Restructured Board committees to better serve the organization.
• Implemented a mandatory single-use plastics ban for all concessions in the YYC Terminal.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Landfill rates persisted at a consistent 83% year over year despite waste reduction initiatives.
• Community noise concerns increased over the summer months.

Mitigation Strategies

• Initiated a detailed feasibility study of energy efficiency, on-site energy generation, and facility retrofit options to decarbonize our airports.
• Engaging community and airport stakeholders in the design process for the concept of a YYC Zero Carbon Energy District.
• Implementing The Authority’s waste reduction strategy, including composting and updated waste signage.
• Reviewing and updating the procedure for aircraft noise concern response and aviation noise monitoring.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Engaging with Indigenous-owned businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)

Certifications: COR, ACI Airport Health Accreditation, ACI Public Health & Safety Readiness Accreditation, ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (Level 3)

Awards & Recognition

• Alberta’s Top 80 Employers