- Landfill rates persisted at a consistent 83% year over year despite waste reduction initiatives.
- Community noise concerns increased over the summer months.
The Calgary Airport Authority
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.
Water Usage
1.5K m3 per passenger (2023)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 82.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% and 26% respectively over 2018.
- Potable water withdrawal 32% below 2018 levels, surpassing the long-term target of a 30% reduction.
- No instances of ethylene glycol exceeding aquatic health guidelines for Nose Creek.
- Removal of all fluorinated firefighting foam and deep cleaning of all firefighting equipment that might contain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions (specific targets not explicitly stated in report).
🔭 Long-term
- Decarbonize airports (through feasibility study and YYC Zero Carbon Energy District concept).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetySustainabilityCommunity EngagementDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEmployee Well-being