- COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced passenger travel, impacting resource consumption data.
- Limited availability of low-emission alternatives for specialized airport equipment.
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-07 to 2021-06 reporting, Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.0K tCO2e (Scopes 1 and 2 FY21). 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
3.0K tCO2e (Scopes 1 and 2 FY21)
2019-07 to 2021-06
Renewable Energy
95%
of total energy
Energy Use
123.1K GJ
2019-07 to 2021-06
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019-07 to 2021-06 | 3.0K tCO2e (Scopes 1 and 2 FY21) |
| 2017-07 to 2019-06 | 5.2K tCO2e (Scopes 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation for high levels of cleanliness and safety.
- Opened a new LEED Silver-standard Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station with sustainable features (EV charging, cool roof, xeriscaping).
- Procured 95% of Airport electricity from renewable resources through San José Clean Energy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2.
- Automate utilities.
- Implement recommendations from waste analysis.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3 by 2026.
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2022.
- Achieve 20% energy needs met through onsite renewables by 2032.
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2032 (Scopes 1, 2, and 3).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance