The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has achieved a Level 3 certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme for four of its airports including the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme is an internationally endorsed agency that independently evaluates and recognizes airports’ efforts to manage and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
It independently assesses and recognizes the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions through seven levels of certification: Mapping, Reduction, Optimization, Neutrality, Transformation, Transition, and Level 5.
In a statement dated Wednesday, November 27, Airport Council International ranked JKIA, Moi International Airport (MIA), Eldoret International Airport (EIA) and Kisumu International Airport (KIA) among African airports making efforts to curb carbon emissions.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
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KAA revealed that a range of effective green initiatives has been introduced at JKIA as part of the airport’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
These initiatives include the development of energy-efficient infrastructure, the adoption of renewable energy sources, and robust waste-reduction programs.
Similarly, Moi Airport has embraced carbon reduction measures such as utilizing solar energy while ensuring regular maintenance of its equipment.
In equal measure, Kisumu Airport has demonstrated its dedication through the installation of solar streetlights and the construction of a green terminal building.
Meanwhile, Eldoret Airport has enhanced its sustainability efforts by replacing Mercury Vapor street lighting with Light Emitting Diode (LED) fittings and installing solar bollard lights in the concourse area.
While commenting on the accomplishment, KAA Managing Director Henry Ogoye termed the achievement as an important milestone, which underscores the organisation’s commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability within the aviation sector.
He noted that since acquiring ACA Level 1 in 2021 and ACA Level 2 in 2023, KAA has continually implemented a series of initiatives aimed at fulfilling the requirements for Level 3 certification.
“This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff and stakeholders who have collaborated to implement sustainable practices across our airports,” Ongoye said.
“KAA remains focused on pursuing further levels of accreditation as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. This significant milestone places the four airports among the elite group of airports in East and Central Africa,” he added.
Kisumu International Airport
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