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Airport operator, Vinci Airports, has confirmed that Salvador Bahia Airport has become the first airport in Brazil and across the entire American continent to achieve Level 5 of Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA).
The recognition celebrates the airport’s achievement of reaching net-zero emissions for scopes 1 and 2, alongside its commitment to reaching net-zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
“This milestone marks a major step forward on the American continent in the decarbonisation of our airport activities and aviation as a whole,” said Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of Concessions at Vinci and President of Vinci Airports.
Measures adopted by Salvador Bahia include solar power generation at two photovoltaic plants supplying electricity both for the airport’s own operations and for cargo facilities operated by third parties. The airport has also adopted exclusive use of 100% renewable energy for all airport operations, including those of its tenants. It has also converted its ground vehicle fleet to electric or biofuel-powered vehicles and replaced gas-powered equipment with electric alternatives. Any residual emissions are offset through certified carbon sequestration projects, including support for a nearly 4,000-hectare reforestation initiative in the Corumba region of Brazil.
Notebaert added that the airport’s efforts “reflect the outstanding commitment of our teams and our determination to take decisive action across our airports worldwide.”
Vinci, which operates more than 70 airports across 14 countries aims to achieve net zero emissions for its direct activities by 2030 within the EU and the UK and by 2050 in the rest of the world.
