- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (aircraft movements, ground transport, tenant activities)
- Addressing residual Scope 1 emissions (primarily HVAC)
- Managing construction emissions (significantly increasing in FY24)
Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of ~49,000 tCO2e (FY23). By scope: Scope 3: ~580kT CO2e (FY19 baseline). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
~49,000 tCO2e (FY23)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (from 2024 via PPA)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | ~580kT CO2e (FY19 baseline) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | ~49,000 tCO2e (FY23) |
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 4.1M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 (2018), Level 2 (2021), and working towards Level 3 (2023)
- 8MW tri-generation plant operational
- LEED accreditation for Terminal 4
- LED car park lighting upgrades (stage 1 and 2)
- Additional solar projects commissioned, bringing total on-site to 14MW
- 100% renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed (December 2021)
- Second on-ground solar farm (7.5MW) approved for construction
- T1 Apron LED lighting upgrades completed
- 100% Renewable PPA commences
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Net zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Implement projects to replace legacy gas-powered HVAC system and renew vehicle fleet by 2030
- Achieve 10% industry supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Support decarbonisation in flying and achieve industry Net Zero by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Sustainability