- Managing wildlife risks (bird strikes) on the airfield.
- Preparing land for the Kōwhai Park solar farm while protecting local wildlife (grass skinks).
Christchurch International Airport Ltd
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 | 39.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 262.0 tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 19.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 after offsets) |
| 2022 | 24.6K 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 ACI Level 5 accreditation in Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), becoming the only airport in the Southern Hemisphere to achieve this status.
- Developed Kōwhai Park solar farm, creating a new reptile refuge and reducing carbon emissions.
- Implemented new methods to reduce food sources for birds around the airfield and conducted biodiversity research.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityCommunity EngagementEmployee WellbeingDecarbonisationWildlife Management