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Mactan-Cebu International Airport achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International
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The airport conducted a thorough analysis of CO2 emissions within its operations and established a detailed plan for their reduction
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MCIA said the milestone aligns with its commitment to environmental sustainability
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The Airport Carbon Accreditation, a globally recognized certification program, evaluates and recognizes efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) from Airports Council International (ACI), the first Philippine airport with the distinction.
Operated by Aboitiz Infracapital GMCAC, MCIA conducted a thorough analysis of CO2 emissions within its operations and established a detailed plan for their reduction, ACI said in a statement.
MCIA for its part said the milestone aligns with its commitment to environmental sustainability and with its 2023 sustainability programs, adhering to global targets and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The accreditation acknowledges MCIA’s responsible approach to carbon emissions, positioning it as an industry leader in promoting eco-friendly practices, according to MCIA.
The ACA, a globally recognized certification program for carbon management in airports, evaluates and recognizes efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions.
Stefano Baronci, director general of ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East, congratulated the MCIA for its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing collaboration to mitigate climate change impacts.
The airport’s latest accreditation brings the total number of Asia-Pacific and Middle East Airports joining ACA to 84.
Athanasios Titonis, CEO of MCIA, said he was elated by the recognition, and aims to set a precedent for the aviation industry in the Philippines.
“Understanding that achieving carbon neutrality is a journey that requires time and dedication, we are fully committed to innovating new methods to further diminish our carbon emissions,” he added.
Julius Neri, general manager of Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority, said he hopes the achievement inspires the aviation sector in the Philippines to adopt sustainable practices.
“It is important that we seize this opportunity and leverage it to collectively make a positive impact on our planet. Our sustainability journey is unfolding step by step, and we aspire to attain a higher level of accreditation in the near future,” said Neri.
The airport anticipates initiatives like reducing non-biodegradable waste, lowering energy consumption through infrastructure projects, integrating renewable energy, and implementing water conservation and recycling systems.
