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Of all the airports in Latin America, Baltra and Quito the most ecological due to their reduced carbon footprint, Guayaquil is also on the right track.
in november 2018 good news arrived for two of the most important Ecuadorian airports, Baltra and Quito have achieved new levels of certification within their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.
Baltra Airport
Known as “Baltra Ecological Airport” operated under concession by Ecogal, At the beginning of November, it became the first airport in all of Latin America to reach the maximum level of carbon footprint reduction or Level IV. – Neutral.
It is also classified as the first ecological airport in the world for having used for the first time unique construction methods that guarantee a lower ecological impact on an ecosystem as delicate as the Galapagos Islands.
This recent accreditation means that the airport reduced its remaining direct carbon emissions by offsetting and implementing several improvements focused on reducing environmental impact and sustainable use of resources..
How did you achieve this accreditation??
To achieve this level of accreditation, an airport must:
- Meet all the requirements of the 'Mapeo' accreditations, 'Reduction’ and 'Optimization’
- Offset your remaining carbon emissions by Reach 1 and 2 (GEI protocol) to demonstrate its commitment to achieving carbon neutral operations for all direct and indirect emissions over which the airport has control, using internationally recognized offsets.
Carbon neutrality occurs when net carbon dioxide emissions for an entire year are zero (that is to say, the airport absorbs the same amount of carbon dioxide it produces). For instance, an airport could pay for a wind energy facility that replaces a coal-fired power plant.
Quito airport
In the case of Marisca Sucre International Airport, This became the second airport in all of Latin America to reach Level III – optimization, after Baltra.
How did you achieve this accreditation??
To make it, the airport improved aircraft operating procedures, gradual replacement of conventional luminaires towards LED technology, use of fewer wrappers in export loading processes, use of recyclable materials, operation of wastewater treatment plants, among others.
- Meet all 'Mapping' requirements’ and 'Reduction’
- Expand the scope of your carbon footprint to include a range of emissions 3. (GHG Protocol). Emissions scope 3 that should be measured include:
- Landing and takeoff cycle emissions.
- Surface access to the airport for passengers and staff.
- Staff business travel emissions
- Any other Scope broadcast 3 that the airport decides to include.
- Presentation of evidence of commitment to third-party operators to reduce carbon emissions at larger airports.
Guayaquil airport
In the meantime, the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport This year it also made progress in its process of reducing its carbon footprint, reaching Level II – Reduction.
How did you achieve this accreditation??
- Comply with all 'Mapping' requirements.
- Provide evidence of effective carbon management procedures, including goal setting.
- Show that a reduction in carbon footprint has occurred by analyzing carbon emissions data from consecutive years.
Once an airport has measured its carbon footprint, you can work to reduce your carbon emissions. This process is known as carbon management and involves a wide range of measures.
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