We announced our Net Zero commitment for emissions that we directly control (Scope 1 and Scope 2) in 2019 as part of Birmingham Airport’s five-year Sustainability Strategy. We’re also committed to working with our airport partners to reduce the carbon emissions that we can influence (Scope 3) in and around our Airport.
At Birmingham Airport, We remain firmly committed to achieving net zero carbon operations by 2033, with a focus on eliminating emissions from activities under our direct control and minimising reliance on carbon offsets.
The airport plays a critical role in both leading by example in managing our own emissions and influencing wider industry partners including airlines, handling agents, tenants, and concessions to accelerate their own carbon reduction efforts.
As we look to the future, we’re taking action today:
Significant investment in on-site renewable energy generation, energy efficient lighting and improvements in energy management technology.
Planning to source up to 40% of the electricity used at the airport through solar power.
Switching to a 100% green tariff from April 2022 for electricity provided throughout the airport.
Extending the network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to enable more low carbon vehicles in and around the airport boundary.
Utilising low-carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power our vehicles.
Renewing the airport’s heating and cooling infrastructure, including upgrades to the building fabric and a gradual transition to low carbon heating.
Building on relations with a range of partners, and our colleagues, to create the awareness, interest and capability that will enable Birmingham Airport to achieve its Net Zero goal.
Birmingham Airport’s carbon management efforts have been independently recognised by Airports Council International (ACI) through its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme. In 2026, we achieved ACA Level 4 for the first time, reflecting the maturity of our carbon management approach and our commitment to driving meaningful emissions reductions across our operations.
Our Progress:
