airport carbon footprint

Airport Carbon Footprint

It’s the measurement to identify carbon emission to assign a strategy framework to manage the carbon

emission reduction from the operation of an Airport.

Definitions of emissions footprints used by Airport Carbon Accreditation follow the principles of the

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the World Resources Institute (WRI)

“Greenhouse Gas Protocol” Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

Airport Carbon Accreditation

Framework and tool for active carbon management with measurable results

It covers the operational activities that contribute most to carbon emissions.

It is site specific and can be used at airport as part of its daily environmental management activity and

long term strategy as it helps to guide and support airport environmental management

Carbon Footprint Accreditation Authority

Airport Carbon Accreditation is overseen by an independent Advisory Board (ACI EUROPE).

It’s management structure owned by ACI EUROPE

An independent administrator (WSP Environment & Energy) who manages the application process and

gives form accreditation approval.

Steps involved in Carbon Accreditation Process

i) Mapping: Initial carbon footprint measurement

ii) Reduction: Carbon management to reduce the carbon emission

iii) Optimization: Third party involvement in airport’s auxiliary operation (e. g. independent ground

handlers, catering companies, air traffic control and others working on the airport site) to efficiency

improvement

iv) Neutrality: Direct carbon emission offsetting to acquire neutrality

Necessasity of Carbon Accreditation

Global recognition for an Airport as eco friendly operation& management

Environment friendly energy use in airport buildings and infrastructure as well as transport to and from

airports, airside vehicles, aircraft ground movements, and refrigerants

Cutting carbon emissions from airport operations will result in a significant overall reduction in carbon

emissions

Airport Carbon Accreditation permits the use of the following internationally recognized offset instruments

like: Certified Emission Reductions (CER), Emissions Reduction Units (ERU), Proprietary Verified Emission

Reductions (VER), European Union Allowance (EUA)

How to Achieve the Carbon Accreditation

Reducing carbon footprint: use of renewable energy, low carbon technologies

Conducting energy audit to identify scope of energy efficiency improvement

Identifying non-technical solutions to reduce carbon footprint

Be able to identify the most suitable method of carbon footprint reduction for airport

Accredited Airports Worldwide

Region Airport Country Level of Accreditation

Asia

Abu Dhabi International Airport

UAE

Mapping

Queen Alia International Airport

Jordan

Chiang Mai International Airport

Thailand

Hat Yai International Airport

Thailand

Mae FahLuang Chiang Rai International Airport

Thailand

Brisbane Airport

Australia

Sharjah International Airport

UAE

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Indonesia

Sydney Airport

Australia

Don Mueang International Airport

Thailand


Asia

Adelaide Airport

Australia

Reduction

Parafield Airport

Australia

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thailand

Macau International Airport

Macau

Kaohsiung International Airport

Taiwan

ChhatrapatiShivaji International Airport

India

Sunshine Coast Airport

Australia


Asia

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong/China

Optimization

Kempegowda International Airport

India

Indira Gandhi International Airport

India

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

India

Incheon International Airport

South Korea


Asia Currently there are no participants - Neutrality


Europe

Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Spain

Mapping

Lanzarote Airport Spain

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Spain

Palma de Mallorca Airport

Spain


Europe

Aerodrom Ljubljana

Slovenija

Mapping

Madeira Airport

Portugal

Porto Santo Airport

Portugal

Lisbon Airport

Portugal

Faro Airport

Portugal

Oporto Airport

Portugal

Horta Airport

Portugal

Flores Airport

Portugal

Santa Maria

Portugal

Ponta Delgada

Portugal

Beja - Civil Terminal

Portugal


Europe

Cannes Mandelieu Airport

France

Mapping

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

Romania

Dubrovnik Airport

Croatia

Köln-Bonn Airport

Germany

Vienna Airport

Austria

AeroportoInternazionale di Napoli

Italy

Groningen Airport Eelde

Netherlands

Liege Airport

Belgium

Warsaw Chopin Airport

Poland

Marseille Provence Airport

France

Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac

France


Europe

Bergamo Orio al Serio International Airport

Italy

Mapping

Tallinn Airport

Estonia

Tirana Airport

Albania


Asia

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

Spain

Reduction

Treviso Airport

Italy

Aeroporti di Ciampino

Italy

Bologna Airport

Italy

Aéroports de Lyon

France

Paris-Le Bourget

France

Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik

Norway

Bergen Airport

Norway

Budapest Airport

Hungary


Europe

Dublin Airport

Ireland

Reduction

Cork Airport

Ireland

Enontekiö Airport

Finland

Ivalo Airport

Finland

Kemi-Tornio Airport

Finland

Kittilä Airport

Finland

Kuusamo Airport

Finland

Rovaniemi Airport

Finland

Helsinki-Vantaa

Finland

Düsseldorf International Airport

Germany

Prague Airport

Czech Republic

London City Airport

UK

London Stansted Airport

UK

Venice Airport

Italy


Europe

Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport

Turkey

Reduction

Zagreb Airport

Republic of Croatia


Europe

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

France

Optimization

Paris-Charles-de Gaulle Airport

France

Paris-Orly Airport

France

Athens International Airport

Greece

Brussels Airport

Belgium

Copenhagen Airport

Denmark

Hamburg Airport

Germany


Europe

Munich Airport

Germany

Optimization

Zurich Airport

Germany

Frankfurt Airport

UK

London Gatwick Airport

UK

Genève Aéroport

Switzerland

Heathrow Airport Ltd

UK

Antalya Airport

Turkey

Manchester Airport

UK

TAG Farnborough Airport

UK

Istanbul Atatürk International Airport

Turkey


Europe

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

Italy

Neutrality

Oslo Airport

Norway


Europe

Eindhoven Airport

Netherlands

Neutrality

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Netherlands

Milan-Malpensa Airport

Italy

Milan-Linate Airport

Italy

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Sweden

Stockholm-Bromma Airport

Sweden

Umea Airport

Sweden

GöteborgLandvetter Airport

Sweden

Malmö Airport

Sweden

ÅreÖstersund Airport

Sweden

Lulea Airport

Sweden

Ronneby Airport

Sweden

Visby Airport

Sweden

Kiruna Airport

Sweden

Ankara Esenboga International Airport

Turkey


Africa

Currently there are no participants - Mapping

EnfidhaHammamet International Airport

Tunisia Reduction

Currently there are no participants - Optimization Currently there are no participants - Neutrality


North America

Currently there are no participants - Mapping

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport

Canada

Reduction

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

USA



Latin America

& Caribbean

Puerto Vallarta Airport

Mexico Mapping

Currently there are no participants - Reduction


Status of Bangladeshi Airport

Sl. Airports Types Location Carbon Accreditation

1. HazratShahjalal

International Airport International Dhaka No level of accreditation achieved yet

2. Shah Amanat

International Airport International Chittagong No level of accreditation achieved yet

3. Osmani International

Airport International Sylhet No level of accreditation achieved yet

4. Shah Makhdum Airport Domestic Rajshahi No level of accreditation achieved yet

5. Jessore Airport Domestic Jessore No level of accreditation achieved yet

6. Saidpur Airport Domestic Saidpur No level of accreditation achieved yet

7. Cox’s Bazar Airport Domestic Cox’s Bazar No level of accreditation achieved yet

8. Barisal Airport Domestic Barisal No level of accreditation achieved yet

9. Ishwardi Airport Domestic IshwardiUpazila No level of accreditation achieved yet

10. Khan Jahan Ali Airport Domestic Bagerhat No level of accreditation achieved yet

11. Tejgaon Airport Domestic Tejgaon No level of accreditation achieved yet

12. ComillaSTOL ports STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) ports

Comilla No level of accreditation achieved yet

13. BograSTOL ports STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) ports

Bogra No level of accreditation achieved yet

14. ThakurgaonSTOL ports STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) ports

Thakurgaon No level of accreditation achieved yet

15. LalmonirhatSTOL ports STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) ports

Lalmonirhat No level of accreditation achieved yet

16. ShamshernagarSTOL

ports STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) ports

Shamshernagar No level of accreditation achieved yet

17. NoakhaliAirports STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) ports

Noakhali No level of accreditation achieved yet

18. SandwipAirport Unused Airports Bay of Bengal /

Sandwip No level of accreditation achieved yet

19. ChakariaAirport Unused Airports Chakaria No level of accreditation achieved yet

20. FeniAirport Unused Airports Feni No level of accreditation achieved yet

21. Rajendrapur Airport Unused Airports Ghatail No level of accreditation achieved yet

22. MoulovibazarAirport Unused Airports Moulovibazar No level of accreditation achieved yet

23. RasulpurAirport Unused Airports Rasulpur No level of accreditation achieved yet

24. SirajganjAirport Unused Airports Sirajganj No level of accreditation achieved yet

25. BajitpurAirport Unused Airports Bajitpur No level of accreditation achieved yet

26. PatuakhaliAirport Unused Airports Patuakhali No level of accreditation achieved yet

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Airports Location on Bangladesh Map

How to Achieve Carbon Footprint Accreditation for Bangladeshi Airports

Carbon footprints calculation of an Airport should be independently verified in accordance with ISO14064

(Greenhouse Gas Accounting).

Evidence of this must be provided to the administrator together with all claims regarding carbon

management processes which must also be independently verified.

When considering the emissions from aircraft within the airport perimeter and on final approach and

initial departure, must meet the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) definition of the

Landing-Take Off cycle and requires airports to comply with these definitions.

Use of renewable energy, low carbon technologiesin airport buildings and infrastructure as well as transport

to and from airports, airside vehicles, aircraft ground movements, and refrigerants.

Process Involved in Achieving Level of Accreditation for Bangladeshi Airport

Level Process

Mapping

Step-1: At first the airport have to determination its ‘operational boundary’ and the emissions sources within that boundary which are Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Step-2: Then airport have to collect data and calculate its annual carbon emissions for the previous year for those sources

Step-3: After collecting data airport have to compile a carbon footprint report in a prescribed form

Step-4: Then airport have to engage an independent third party to verify the report before submission to the accreditation body (WSP Environment & Energy: who manages the application process and gives form accreditation approval) to ensure that the carbon footprint calculation is in accordance with ISO14064 and accreditation requirements

Step-5: After necessary assessment & evaluation approval committee will give the accreditation of the ‘Mapping’ level

Reduction

Step-1: Fulfill all the requirements of ‘Mapping’

Step-2: Provide evidence of effective carbon management procedures including: low carbon/low energy policy Monitor consumption of fuel and energy Set carbon/energy reduction targets Programs or control mechanisms to ensure operations minimize emissions Undertaking awareness training about emissions for staff Process of self assessment & auditing to monitor progress of improvement

delivery

Step-3: Show that a reduction in the carbon footprint has occurred by analyzing the carbon emissions data of consecutive years.

Step-4: Then apply for the promotion to upper level; after necessary assessment & evaluation approval committee will give the accreditation of the ‘Neutrality’ level.

Level Process

Optimization

Step-1: Fulfill all the requirements of ‘Mapping’ and ‘Reduction’

Step-2: Widen the scope of its carbon footprint to include a range of Scope 3 emissions. (GHG Protocol)

Scope 3 emissions to be measured include: landing and take-off cycle emissions surface access to the airport for passengers and staff staff business travel emissions Any other Scope 3 emissions which the airport chooses to include.

Stakeholder Engagement for Level 3 of an airport should ensure:

Identification and categorization of stakeholders in the airport with guidance

and those it can influence. Allocation of clear roles and responsibilities for engaging and facilitating

partnerships with key stakeholders (airlines, ground handlers, etc). Details of communications and training provided to stakeholders. A clear implementation plan of the intended approach to engaging with

stakeholders including proposed actions and timings.

Step-3: Presentation of evidence of engagement with third party operators to reduce wider airport-based carbon emissions

Step-4: Then apply for the promotion to upper level; after necessary assessment & evaluation approval committee will give the accreditation of the ‘Optimization’ level

Neutrality

Step-1: Fulfill all requirements of ‘Mapping’, ‘Reduction’ and ‘Optimization’

Step-2: Offset its remaining Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (GHG Protocol) to show its commitment to achieving carbon neutral operations for all direct emissions and indirect emissions over which the airport has control, using internationally recognized offsets.

Step-3: Then apply for the promotion to upper level; after necessary assessment & evaluation approval committee will give the accreditation of the ‘Neutrality’ level

Scope of Work for FCL

Engagement in Carbon Footprints Assessment and Energy Auditoras independent verification body

Consultation Service for better insulation and energy efficiency improvement in airport buildings and

infrastructure

Involvement as Third Party/Stakeholder in airport’s auxiliary operation to efficiency improvement

Green Audit for switching to green energy sources for airports overall operation and maintenance process

Conduct Training & Encouragement Program for airport employees, passengers & visitors to use public

transport& 3R (Recycle, Reduce, Reuse)

Working With Airlines & Air Traffic Management to reduce runway taxiing times

Providing a Low-Carbon And Green Design Concept, reduce the use of raw materials, and Increase The

Use Of Low-Carbon Suppliers

Support internal actions taken to reduce emissions through investigation of alternate air travel

configurations, alternative materials and processes and Identification Of Emissions Hotspots

Cooperate the airport authority to implement green landing processes in the airport using appropriate

technology

Working With Airport Planners And Third Parties to ensure that airport’s infrastructure plans reflect and implement the airport’s carbon reduction goals

Forming Strategic Partnerships with Key Airport Operators e.g. airlines or contractors to collaborate on investment projects and opportunities.

Information Source

1. http://www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org/airport/participants.html

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Bangladesh

3. www.caab.gov.bd/adinfo/airports.html

4. http://shahjalalairport.com/

5. http://www.mapsofworld.com/international-airports/asia/bangladesh.html

6. http://www.sgsgroup.com.bd/en/Aviation/Aviation-HSE-Risk-Management-Solutions/Sustainability/Carbon-

Services/PAS-2050-Carbon-Footprint.aspx

http://www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org/airport/participants.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Bangladesh

http://www.caab.gov.bd/adinfo/airports.html

http://shahjalalairport.com/

http://www.mapsofworld.com/international-airports/asia/bangladesh.html

http://www.sgsgroup.com.bd/en/Aviation/Aviation-HSE-Risk-Management-Solutions/Sustainability/Carbon-Services/PAS-2050-Carbon-Footprint.aspx

http://www.sgsgroup.com.bd/en/Aviation/Aviation-HSE-Risk-Management-Solutions/Sustainability/Carbon-Services/PAS-2050-Carbon-Footprint.aspx