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Mactan-Cebu International Airport has become the first and only airport in the Philippines to achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 – Reduction
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The accreditation recognizes MCIA’s measurable progress in reducing carbon emissions through operational initiatives
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The milestone advances MCIA’s long-term target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
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Key initiatives include the use of solar energy, single-engine taxi operations and bridge-mounted equipment
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MCIAA and private operator Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corp. are working together to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has become the first and only airport in the Philippines to achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 2 – Reduction.
The MCIA Authority (MCIAA), the government agency that oversees the airport’s privately-managed operations, said this marks a milestone in efforts to reduce carbon emissions and achieve the committed net zero by 2050.
The accreditation recognizes MCIA’s implementation of measures that have resulted in measurable reductions in carbon emissions and support the aviation industry’s broader climate goals.
The ACA is a global carbon management certification program for airports that provides a framework for measuring carbon footprints, setting reduction targets and implementing initiatives to lower emissions.
Sustainability measures undertaken so far at the MCIA include the adoption of solar energy, single-engine taxi operations and the use of bridge-mounted equipment.
With Level 2 – Reduction, MCIA has moved beyond measuring its carbon footprint to demonstrating actual progress in reducing emissions through operational initiatives.
“The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority continues to work closely with our private partner, Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC), to reduce our carbon footprint through initiatives like solar energy, single-engine taxi operations, and bridge-mounted equipment, among others,” said MCIAA general manager and chief executive officer Julius Neri, Jr.
“This milestone brings us closer to our long-term goal of net-zero carbon emissions, and reflects our sustained commitment to building a truly world-class, sustainable airport,” he said.
In October 2024, stakeholders of MCIA, led by MCIAA and private operator Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corp., finalized an agreement with Airports Council International-Asia Pacific and Middle East to achieve a carbon-neutral goal by 2050.
MCIAA underscored that sustainability initiatives are intended to reduce environmental impact without compromising safety, operational efficiency and service quality.
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It added that reducing emissions requires coordination among airport stakeholders and a shared commitment across the airport community.
“This ACA Level 2 validates that our team is making real, measurable progress in embedding sustainability into every aspect of our operations,” said Ricia Montejo, MCIA general manager of Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation.
“By balancing smart energy solutions with world-class service, we are ensuring that Cebu’s growth as a premier transfer hub remains environmentally responsible and aligned with global best practices,” added Montejo.
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