Edmonton Intenational Airport (YEG) Achieves Level 3 in Airport Carbon Accreditation, underscoring carbon management commitment

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is proud to announce it has reached Level 3 certification from the globally recognized Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. This significant achievement reflects YEG’s ongoing commitment to carbon reduction and environmental stewardship.

Achieving Level 3 accreditation recognizes YEG’s efforts in managing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while actively collaborating with external partners to accelerate the global airport industry’s progress in climate change response.

This work requires demonstrated collaboration with third parties, including airlines, tenants and various service providers, such as ground handlers, catering companies, fuelling companies and other businesses working on the airport campus. The airport must also provide comprehensive reporting of Scope 3 emissions, such as aircraft movements, business travel and emissions from airport campus activities.

“Achieving ACA Level 3 is a significant milestone that reflects YEG’s commitment to sustainability and climate action. Our airport city sustainability campus plays a vital role in shaping a more sustainable future for the aviation industry through innovation, collaboration and clean technology. We are committed to advancing our carbon management initiatives, transparent data reporting and strategic partner engagement. This Level 3 achievement marks an important step as we continue progressing toward the next levels of ACA and a net-zero future.” – Myron Keehn, President & CEO, Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program is the only institutionally endorsed carbon management certification standard for airports, requiring them to measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions. In the past five years, Edmonton Airports has advanced initiatives to operate more sustainably by:

• Building a $12 million natural gas-powered CoGeneration facility, reducing its combined Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint by approximately 5 per cent (2024)
• Replacing over 18,000 light fixtures with energy-efficient LED technology
• Completing a comprehensive Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions inventory for all scopes, aligned with the GHG Protocol

With an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with a primary focus on the airport operations emissions, YEG strives to continue embedding sustainability into every facet of its operations. From implementing robust carbon data collection procedures to completing net-zero action plans, the path to a low-carbon future is progressing at YEG.