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By reaching the 3+ accreditation level in the global airport carbon management program Airport Carbon Accreditation, Riga Airport has become the first climate-neutral airport in the Baltics, which has compensated all directly generated CO2e emissions. This is an important step towards the NetZero 2035 goal, which confirms Riga Airports purposeful work in managing and reducing CO2e emissions, as well as sustainable cooperation with interested parties. Riga Airport is the first airport in the Baltics to achieve such a high level of environmental performance. The accreditation is the result of several years of work, systematically reducing CO2e emissions from airport operations. Since joining the ACA program in 2015, Riga Airport has implemented a series of measures to improve energy efficiency, switch to renewable energy resources and use sustainable transport in the airport territory. This made it possible to reduce the emissions directly created by the airport, but the part that could not be reduced in 2024 was compensated by the airport by purchasing a carbon compensation certificate. The ACA 3+ level certificate is an important achievement on our way to the NetZero 2035 goal, says Laila Odina, chairman of the board of Riga Airport. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to real, measurable climate mitigation measures and proves that sustainable development in aviation is possible when environmental responsibility is part of everyday work. Without accountability for the industrys impact on climate change, growth in aviation today is no longer possible. The Airport Carbon Accreditation program, developed and managed by the Airports Council International () is the only globally recognized carbon management standard specifically for airports. It independently assesses and recognizes airports efforts to manage and reduce emissions, awarding accreditation at seven levels, from emission accounting (Level 1) to a full transition to zero emissions (Level 5). Currently, 615 airports worldwide are accredited at one of the ACA levels, of which only 30 are at the ACA 3+ level. Riga Airports strategy and long-term development plan envisages continuing work on reducing emissions by investing in renewable energy production, electrifying ground handling equipment and working closely with airlines, passengers and cooperation partners to ensure a more sustainable travel experience. The information was prepared by: Ilze Salna, communication project manager, GSM: 29404124, __________________________________________________________
