- Noise complaints from communities to the west and south-west of the Airport, mostly related to early morning departures
- Surface access emissions (35% of baseline Scope 3 emissions in 2022), mainly from staff and passenger car use
- Limited public transport options mirroring the Airport's 24/7 operation
Newcastle International Airport
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Newcastle International Airport disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5K tCO2e (Market Based) 2891 tCO2e (Location Based). By scope: Scope 1: 732 + 224 + 366 = 1322 tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e (Location Based) 0 tCO2e (Market Based). 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
1.5K tCO2e (Market Based) 2891 tCO2e (Location Based)
2023
Water Usage
68.5K m3
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 732 + 224 + 366 = 1322 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e (Location Based) 0 tCO2e (Market Based) |
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 | 1.5K tCO2e (Market Based) 2891 tCO2e (Location Based) |
| 2022 | 3.0K tCO2e (Location Based) / 1098 tCO2e (Market Based) in 2022 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Overall reduction of carbon footprint by 31% compared to 2019 (location-based methodology), 73.4% reduction (market-based methodology)
- Phase 1 of 3MW solar farm completed, saving 395 tonnes CO2e
- 100% of waste generated on-site diverted from landfill
- Recycling rate increased to 35%
- 40,000m2 of hedgerows created and restored
- 8,300 trees planted in 2022 as part of the North East Community Forest project
- Achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 31.3% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2019 baseline
- Achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 ‘Transformation’
- Deliver a further 5ha of biodiversity enhancements
- Maintain a 5-star GRESB rating
📅 Medium-term
- Resurface runway and replace landing lights with LEDs
- Continue transitioning vehicle fleet to electric alternatives
- Undertake planning for phase 2 of the solar farm
- Investigate feasibility of renewable energy projects (mine-based heat pumps)
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero Carbon Airport by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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