- Increased Scope 1 emissions due to an exceptionally cold winter requiring more fuel for heating and snow removal.
- Potential impact of proposed California legislation (SB 1193) phasing out leaded aviation fuel.
- Potential increase in fuel prices due to updates in California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard Policy.
Truckee Tahoe Airport District
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Truckee Tahoe Airport District disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 336 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 157 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.9K tCO2e/year. 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
4.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Energy Use
8.5K GJ/year
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). | 336 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 157 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total emissions by 27% compared to 2022 due to a reduction in emissions from fuel sold, attributable to the blended SAF transition.
- Completed transition to 100% blended SAF in July 2023, reducing Scope 3 emissions.
- Launched fleet electrification initiative, purchasing two electric vehicles.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement eGPUs in Q1 2024 to reduce Scope 1 & 3 emissions.
- Purchase one Ford F-150 Lightning in January 2024 and another later in the year.
📅 Medium-term
- Explore transitioning from the industry-adopted target of Net Zero by 2050 to more ambitious, data-informed targets.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions (industry target by 2050)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityCommunity Engagement