Ankara Esenboga Airport, under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program run by the Airports Council of Europe (ACI EUROPE) Level 4+ certification It has achieved great success by taking the net zero emission target. Carbon neutral airport Esenboğa, which has reached a level higher, according to the statement made by the company It was the first airport in Türkiye to reach this level.With this success, Esenboğa has become one of the 70 most environmentally friendly airports in the world.
Environmental Goals from TAV Airports
This important step for Ankara Esenboğa Airport, operated by TAV Airports, was taken in line with the company's environmental goals. TAV Airports, in all the airports it operates, Carbon neutral by 2030, at the latest In 2050, net zero emissions aims to achieve.
TAV Airports Chief Executive Officer Captain Serkan“Ankara Esenboğa became the first carbon neutral airport in Türkiye in 2014. Now, we are happy to receive the Level 4+ certificate for the first time in Türkiye in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. As of today, four airports in our portfolio are carbon neutral, and a total of 11 airports are included in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. We are gradually approaching our net zero target with our investments in renewable energy use and energy efficiency. We will continue to work with all our stakeholders to contribute to the aviation sector's fight against climate change,” he said.
Carbon Management in Line with Global Climate Goals
ACI EUROPE Director General Olivier Jankovec, stated that they are proud that Ankara Esenboğa Airport is leading Turkish aviation towards the net zero target. Jankovec said, “The airport’s achievement of Level 4+ certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program represents the most advanced level of carbon management in Turkish aviation. This significant achievement is the result of the airport’s strong and determined commitment to climate action that began with its participation in the program in 2010. With ongoing CO₂ reduction, robust emission targets aligned with global climate goals and a long-term carbon management plan, this new milestone demonstrates both a strong will and sustainable efforts towards decarbonization. We sincerely congratulate the entire team working towards the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.”
At Ankara Esenboğa Airport, emission reduction targets were aligned with global climate targets and a long-term carbon management plan was created. The remaining emissions were balanced with internationally recognized projects. In addition, all employees were given regular training on the environment, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction.
Other Airports in TAV Airports Portfolio
A total of 11 airports operated by TAV Airports are included in the ACI EUROPE Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program:
- Ankara Esenboga Airport: Level 4+
- Enfidha Hammamet Airport in Tunisia: Level 4
- Izmir Adnan Menderes and Antalya Airports: Level 3+ (airports that offset their direct emissions)
- Tbilisi, Skopje, Gazipaşa-Alanya, Monastir and Medina airports: Level 2
- Bodrum Milas and Batumi airports: Level 1
Launched by ACI EUROPE in 2009, the Airport Carbon Accreditation program currently covers 645 airports worldwide. Türkiye’s leading role in this program sets an important example for achieving sustainable aviation goals.
