- Climate change risks (impacts on operations and infrastructure).
- Wildlife threats to aviation safety.
- Human trafficking at transportation hubs.
- Cybersecurity threats to aviation information systems.
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23.1K tCO2e/year (2021) |
| 2015 | 190.0K mtCO2e (Scope 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
- Diverted 90% of construction waste from landfill since 2017.
- Achieved four LEED Gold, six LEED Silver and one LEED Certified certification. Nine additional LEED projects underway.
- Received Parksmart Silver certification for ATL West Parking Deck.
- Received Envision Silver award for Taxiway and Runway 9L-27R Pavement Replacement Project.
- Completed a Glint and Glare Report identifying 55 potential solar sites meeting FAA requirements, moving forward with 18 Phase 1 solar installations.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption in capital development projects (41% reduction achieved).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% clean and renewable energy by 2035.
- Achieve 90% operational waste diversion by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernanceProsperity