The Global Voluntary Carbon Management Standard for Airports P. Karamanos, Senior Advisor, Airport Carbon Accreditation September 2016
Airport Carbon Accreditation Commitment.. to reduce carbon emissions from airport operations fully within their own control with the ultimate target to become carbon neutral."
Milestones June 2009 Europe June 2013 Africa September 2014 N. America November 2011 Asia-Pacific November 2013 One of top-3 low carbon projects in Europe November 2014 LAC The only global standard for carbon management in the airport industry
Participation Benefits Reduction of regulatory risk Knowledge transfer Efficiency improvements Raised profile & credibility Standardisation & benchmarking Increased awareness, specialisation & motivation Support to stakeholders
Participants Serve >36% of Global Passenger Traffic 20 113 30 3 4
The Certificate
Accreditation Levels Level 3+ Offsetting own Scope 1 & 2 emissions Level 3 Engagement of 3 rd parties & measurement of their emissions Level 2 Footprint reduction target & carbon management plan Level 1 Carbon footprint & policy Scope 1&2 Scope 3
Key Steps in Accreditation Process Register at the website & guidance document Obtain internal high level approval Undertake internal actions in accordance to the level of accreditation Obtain verification from independent 3 rd party On-Line Application Help Desk Support Get Accredited
The New Guidance Document
Requirements for Level 1 Mapping Carbon Management Policy Public written evidence of commitment at the highest level Verified Carbon Footprint Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Carbon Management Policy
It is all about Arithmetic Βranch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Carbon Footprint Steps Define the inventory boundary Set organisational boundary (what does the airport controls?) Identify Scope 1, 2, & 3 emissions Develop list of sources & identify their status Collect data, check data & apply emission factors Obtain verification from independent 3 rd party Report
The Concept of Scope
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Sources Airport company vehicles Generators Heating Purchased electricity
CO 2 Emissions Consumption X Emissions Factor
Data Collection Data: Fuel type, quantity, unit of measurement, emissions factors.. Sources: Get to know your colleagues in other departments better (and especially in accounting)
Athens Airport Footprint Source Electricity consumption Natural gas consumption Diesel by airport vehicles Diesel by generators Quantity Factor (CO 2 /unit) Tonnes CO 2 % 46.312.500 kwh 0.8 kg/kwh 37.050 90,9% 40.500.000 cf 53 kg/1000 cf 2.148 5,3% 468.354 kg 3.16 kg/kg 1.480 3,6% 22.000 kg 3.16 kg/kg 70 0,2% TOTAL 40.748 100%
An Example Delhi has approximately 50,000 auto rickshaws in circulation. The 1998 decision to switch to CNG (50 g CO 2 per km) from petrol (70 g CO 2 per km) saves how many tonnes of CO 2 per year if each auto rickshaw covers approximately 100 km per day?
An Example Delhi has approximately 50.000 auto rickshaws in circulation. The 1998 decision to switch to CNG (50 g CO 2 per km) from petrol (70 g CO 2 per km) saves how many tonnes of CO 2 per year if each auto rickshaw covers approximately 100 km per day? 50.000 autos X 100 km X 365 days X 20 g = 36.500.000.000 g = =36.500 tonnes
Requirements for Level 2 Reduction Level 1 Requirements Emissions Reduction Target Carbon Management Plan Emissions Reduction vs 3-Year Rolling Average
Athens Airport Footprint Source Electricity consumption Natural gas consumption Diesel by airport vehicles Diesel by generators Quantity Factor (CO 2 /unit) Tonnes CO 2 % 46.312.500 kwh 0.8 kg/kwh 37.050 90,9% 40.500.000 cf 53 kg/1000 cf 2.148 5,3% 468.354 kg 3.16 kg/kg 1.480 3,6% 22.000 kg 3.16 kg/kg 70 0,2% TOTAL 40.748 100%
Emissions Reduction Target Absolute: Reduction in absolute emissions over time Reduce CO 2 emissions by 10.000 tonnes below 2015 levels by 2020 Intensity: Reduction in the ratio of emissions and a traffic unit (e.g., per pax) over time Reduce CO 2 emissions per pax by 15% below 2015 levels by 2020
Carbon Management Plan Organisational structure & responsibilities Carbon management initiatives Implementation plan Communication awareness & training Self assessment/auditing
Examples Indicative Project Examples Energy efficiency measures (Building management systems) Replacement of air-cooled with water cooled chillers Use of LED lights Use of solar or geothermal power Power plant modernization/cogeneration Fleet modernization Indicative Quantification Examples Financial savings (e.g., energy efficiency project: 180.000 Euros) Pay-back period (e.g., from power generation changes: 4-10 years) CO 2 reductions (e.g., 200 tons/year from LED bulbs) Electricity consumption reductions (e.g., solar plant)
Emissions Reduction vs 3-Year Rolling Average The airport s carbon footprint in year Y should be lower than the average carbon footprint of (Y -1 ), (Y -2 ), (Y -3 ) The airport s carbon footprint in 2015 should be lower than the sum of the carbon footprint in 2014, 2013, and 2012 divided by 3.
Carbon Footprint Tools 1. GHG Protocol worksheets 2. ACERT Developed by ACI & Transport Canada Free carbon mapping tool Minimum expertise required Operational inputs: fuel use, electricity, ground transport estimates, aircraft activity, etc. Automatic report generation
Requirements for Level 3 Optimisation Level 2 Requirements Expanded Carbon Footprint Specific key scope 3 emissions Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Expanded Carbon Footprint LTO cycle APUs & engine testing 3rd party GSE Surface access by pax and staff Resold electricity to 3rd parties Airport staff business travel
Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Requirements for Level 3+ Neutrality Level 3 Requirements Offset Residual Scope 1 & 2 Emissions (& staff business travel)
Athens Airport Footprint Source Quantity Factor (CO 2 /unit) Tonnes CO 2 % Electricity consumption Natural gas consumption Diesel by airport vehicles Diesel by generators 46.312.500 kwh 0.8 kg/kwh 37.050 90,9% 40.500.000 cf 53 kg/1000 cf 2.148 5,3% 468.354 kg 3.16 kg/kg 1.480 3,6% 22.000 kg 3.16 kg/kg 70 0,2% TOTAL 40.748 30.000 100% + staff business travel
Independent Verification Why verify? To provide confidence What to verify? Carbon footprint & key elements of the program Who can verify? Only approved by the program verifiers according to specific criteria When to verify? Depends
Accreditation Levels Level 3+ Offsetting own Scope 1 & 2 emissions Level 3 Engagement of 3 rd parties & measurement of their emissions Level 2 Footprint reduction target & carbon management plan Level 1 Carbon footprint & policy Scope 1&2 Scope 3
Costs Direct Costs Accreditation fees Third party verification Indirect Costs Internal cost of preparing carbon footprint and submitting application
Satisfaction Levels from Participation
Airport Carbon Accreditation.is a voluntary programme for active carbon management...is specifically designed for the airport industry.provides a unique common framework/tool for carbon management.is flexible and site specific so it can be used at any airport.recognises existing or new initiatives...provides improved accountability and transparency.is consistent with national and international standards is the industry global reference standard for carbon management
rg Thank you Panagiotis Karamanos Senior Advisor KaramanosP1@gmail.com www.airportcarbonaccreditation.o
Electricity Emissions Factors Source Factor (Kg of CO 2 /kwh) Iceland 0.0006 France 0.07 Finland 0.13 Hong-Kong 0.76