Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) received a certificate from the Airports Council International (ACI) confirming the reaccreditation of „Henri Coanda” International Airport – Otopeni (AIHCB) at Level 3 in terms of carbon emissions, certificate valid until 30 June 2026.
‘AIHCB has achieved Level 3 accreditation in recognition of the airport’s exemplary efforts in managing and reducing its CO2 emissions and engaging other stakeholders in this effort, as part of the global airport industry response to the challenges of climate change,’ says the accreditation certificate issued by ACI Europe.
In a press release sent to AGERPRES on Monday, CNAB noted that the reduction of carbon emissions has been achieved despite a substantial increase in traffic (both passengers and aircraft) at AIHCB.
The certification is granted following detailed analyses, applied both to carbon emissions and to the measures taken by airport authorities/administrations as well as users of airport infrastructure (airlines, ground handling companies, refuelling, catering services, etc.).
The credibility of the programme is ensured by independent verifiers, and the review committee includes representatives from major European and global institutions such as the European Commission, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Nations, EUROCONTROL, FAA, ECAC, and others.
Additionally, CNAB has also received reaccreditation at Level 2 for Bucharest Baneasa ‘Aurel Vlaicu’ International Airport, with the same validity period (until 30 June 2026).
Currently, 620 airports worldwide are accredited under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, of which 286 are in Europe, and 64 hold Level 3 accreditation.
Airport Carbon Accreditation is one of the flagship programmes of Airports Council International and is managed by an independent structure comprising members from the European Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme, ICAO, ECAC, and EUROCONTROL.
The ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation programme represents the global standard for carbon emission management in airports. It was launched in Europe in 2009, and since 2014 has covered all world regions, supporting the airport community in reducing its carbon footprint. AGERPRES
